Around the world, Prayer Spaces in Schools enable children and young people, of all faiths and none, to explore life's questions, spirituality and faith in a safe, creative and interactive way. Since the first few in 2007, more than 7000 prayer spaces have been hosted in schools in more than 35 countries. Sticky Note Prayers tells the story (so far) of what God is doing in these extraordinary, ordinary spaces.'I spent two hours close to tears as the pupil's responses t...

Gold Medal Winner, 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction E-BookFinalist, 2019 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young PeopleA powerful and poignant story of two young girls' friendship, family, loss, and loyalty, set in 1940s Saskatchewan.“Beryl Young's novel Miles to Go is sparse, poetic and, at times, perfectly heart wrenching. It subtly captures the coming of age ...

A radical, urgent collection of poems about Blackness, the self, and the dismantling of corrupt powers in the fight for freedom.A PEN America Literary Award WinnerJonah Mixon-Webster works at the intersections of space and the body, race and region, sexuality and class. Stereo(TYPE), his debut collection of poetry, is a reckoning and a force, a revision of our most sacred mythologies, and a work of documentary reporting from Mixon-...

Power doesn't always come in a tailored suit or behind a polished podium. Sometimes, it emerges from the dust of the battlefield, wrapped in conviction and the steady resolve of a man who refuses to inherit silence. At 34, Ibrahim Traoré did what most said was impossible—he took the reins of a broken state and challenged the blueprint of Africa's modern dependency. This is not the tale of a coup. This is the reckoning of a generation.The Young General unpacks the rise of a...

Before he became one of the greatest scientists in history, he was just a quiet, curious boy who asked endless questions about the world around him. Long before the laws of motion or the theory of gravity were written down, he was tinkering with windmills, watching light dance through glass, and wondering why apples always fell straight down.This book brings to life the early years of a young thinker whose curiosity changed everything. Readers will follow his journey from the Engli...

Long before he lit up cities with electricity, a curious boy in a small mountain village watched sparks jump from his cat's fur—and began to wonder what invisible power made them dance. That boy was Nikola Tesla.This inspiring true story takes readers deep into the childhood of one of the most brilliant inventors in history. From the roar of thunderstorms over his village to the quiet moments when he built tiny machines out of twigs and corn husks, each page reveals how curiosity, ...

In "Young Robin Gray," Bret Harte weaves a poignant tale set against the backdrop of the American West, replete with vivid imagery and deft characterizations that encapsulate the complexities of love, duty, and sacrifice. Harte's narrative style skillfully blends realism with romantic idealism, creating a richly atmospheric work that reflects the social dynamics of the Gold Rush era. The story follows the struggles of its titular character, a young man navigating the tumultuous landscape o...

In this emotional story of hope and inspiration, an African boy, orphaned by AIDS becomes a catalyst for AIDS orphans worldwide. Living in a shantytown in Kenya, Kevin Sumba's life was one of loneliness and hardship. Yet he was determined to get an education. Miles Roston, a documentary filmmaker, first met Kevin while making a film on AIDS orphans. He found that this particular boy touched his heart in a way he hadn't anticipated. Together, they set out to answer "Kevin's Questions" about...

Non c’è mai pace per un adolescente che nel tempo libero, e a volte anche nel tempo che non ha, veste i panni di Spider-Man! Stavolta Miles Morales, che cerca ancora di riprendersi dai postumi di una guerra assurda in cui si sono scontrati i super eroi, dovrà cercare il proprio padre scomparso. Naturalmente, essendo un super eroe, non lo attende qualcosa di così semplice come rivolgersi alla polizia o fare domande in giro per il proprio quartiere… dovrà viaggiare per universi alternativi! ...

An adorable dog helps his family welcome a new baby after their gift goes missing in this warm and funny picture book from the award-winning creator of Drawn Together.Road trip! There’s a new baby cousin in the family and a boy and his dog, Miles, can’t wait to take a trip to deliver them a shiny new present. There’s only one problem: in all the chaos of packing, the present has gone missing! In a rush to recover it, the boy encourages his family ...

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans!Miles Lewis loves science and sports. But when his teacher announces a class field trip to an ice skating rink to learn about physics, he isn't so excited. He's never ice skated before, and his friend RJ won't let him forget it. RJ even challenges him to a bet: If Miles skates without falling, RJ will put a “Miles is the man” sign on his backpack....

An energizing case for hope about the climate, from Rebecca Solnit, climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua, and a chorus of voices calling on us to rise to the moment.Not Too Late brings strong climate voices from around the world to address the political, scientific, social, and emotional dimensions of the most urgent issue human beings have ever faced. Accessible, encouraging, and engaging, it’s an invitation to everyone to understand the issue more d...