Open a dialogue with the children in your life about the importance of love and acceptance with this Silver Moonbeam Award Winner story celebrating open mindedness, diversity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Perfect for your family library or a storytime read-aloud for any day of the year.It's love that makes a family.When a boy confides in his friend about bullies saying he doesn't have a real family, he discovers that his friend's parents—a mom and a...

Part of the award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series, What Does It Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? is a marvelous introduction for children of all ages to the concept of entrepreneurship and creativity.Being an entrepreneur means…Following your dreamLoving to learn and being curiousTaking risksCelebrated by Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry's, Jerry Greenfield, What Does It Mean t...

Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.Nothing seems to be going right for Sammy today. At school, he got in trouble for kicking a fence, then the cafeteria ran out of pizza for lunch. After he walks home in the pouring rain, he finds his autistic little brother Benji is having a bad day too. On days like this, Benji has a special play-box where he goes to feel cozy and safe. Sammy doesn't h...

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his grandmother's incense, and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tells the world's best stories.When he was a boy, adven...

Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel afraid and a list of additional resources.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2021Hip-hop and feminism combine in this empowering guide with attitude, from best-selling author Brittney Cooper and founding members of the Crunk Feminist Collective.Loud and rowdy girls, quiet and nerdy girls, girls who rock naturals, girls who wear weave, outspoken and opinionated girls, girls still finding their voice, queer girls, trans girls, and gender nonbinary young people who want...

Explains "ouch moments" in kid-friendly terms, offers practical strategies for what kids can do to help, and empowers kids to stand up to mean and hurtful language.Microaggressions or “ouch moments,” as they are referred to in the story, are brief exchanges where an indignity, insult, or slight is expressed—whether intentionally or not—from one person to another. For instance, when children use words like “lame” or “gay” to mean that something is bad, weird, or dif...

A beginner’s exploration of love, relationships, and families – the latest in the FIRST CONVERSATIONS board book series, which offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can lever...

"Black Girl Magic: Poetry & Short stories for the Soul" is a collection of poems and stories that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and strength of Black girls. Through lyrical verse and vivid storytelling, this book explores the joys and challenges of growing up as a young Black woman in today's world.From the power of sisterhood and the beauty of self-love to the struggle for freedom and the hope for a better future, "Black Girl Magic: Poetry & Short sto...

A gentle story about resilience, hope, and growing strong through life’s challengesHigh on a cliff beside a vast and powerful sea, a small tree grows alone. Through fierce storms, strong winds, and the cold of winter, the little tree bends but does not break. With the support of the natural world and the quiet kindness of a young boy, the tree continues to grow and reach toward the sky.Over time, the tree becomes strong enough to offer shelter and protectio...

Introducing First Year Marriage SurvivalHow to Survive Your First Year of Marriage for New Couples. Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about survival and marriage, difficulties of the first marriage, the possible solutions to the marriage problems, the types of education for early marriages, the basic soft skills for newly Read more.

An Empowering Antiracist Book for Teens"Resilient Black Girl is a timely and powerful book for our Black girls and girls of color to reclaim their confidence and be beacons of courage and hope for generations to come."?Shanicia Boswell, author, Oh Sis, You're Pregnant!#1 New Release in Social Activists, Maturing, Women, and Teen & Young Adult 21st Century United States HistoryAs a social justice book for teens and a book about racism, Resilient Black Girl provides Black teen girls a better...