Making a documentary about queer love that will hopefully win her a scholarship to film school, Dawn is determined to reach her goal, no matter what it takes.

Ajay's friends encourage him as he practices throwing a ball. Includes questions about the text and notes to parents on visual learning.

Ajay's friends encourage him as he practices throwing a ball. Includes questions about the text and notes to parents on visual learning.

Although Alex is nervous about his role in the approaching baseball playoffs and championship game, he soon figures out how to fix his mistakes and become a better player.

Lily is performing in her first gymnastics meet, and her routines begin well, but she falls off the balance beam--however she does not quit, but gets back up and finishes her performance.

"Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of The Dot, Happy Dreamer, and New York Times bestseller, The Word Collector. Here, Reynolds reminds readers to "be your own work of art." To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU."--Amazon.

Although he is shorter than most of his classmates and everyone discourages him from trying out for the basketball team, eight-year-old Chris just works harder than everyone else so his size will not matter.

Without a word, The Wanderer presents one little paper boat's journey across the ocean, past reefs and between icebergs, through schools of fish, swaying water plants, and terrifying sea monsters. The little boat is all alone, and while its aloneness gives it the chance to wonder at the fairy-tale world above and below the waves, that also means it must save itself when it storms. And so, it does. Readers young and old will find the strength and...

"For fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Brit Bennett, a striking coming-of-age debut about friendship, community, and resilience, set in the housing projects of Chicago during one life-changing summer. "Toya Wolfe is a storyteller of the highest order. Last Summer on State Street is a stunning debut."--Rebecca Makkai, New York Times bestselling author of The Great Believers Even when we lose it all, we find the strength to rebuild. Felicia "Fe Fe" Stevens...

Because of their persistence, Delmore succeeds in learning how to hit a baseball and his mother Loretta succeeds in growing apples.