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One minute, Shelly is on her fire escape in Detroit. The next, she's in a strange world with two rival battalions of fairies flying toward her. Good thing she has some city-smarts to get her out of this alarming situation.This short fantasy story by award-winning children's author Anne E. Johnson is intended for ages 8-12.

This valuable self-help book for people affected by cancer, their loved ones and friends focuses on self-care when life hurts. It explores the impact of cancer and explains why the usual ways of coping may leave people stuck.The first book of its kind to focus on the scientifically based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, it helps people to find ways to cope with painful thoughts and feelings, and to rebuild a meaningful life despite the cancer. With an emphasis on v...

In Our Colorful Garden of Kindness Blooms, a group of children from diverse backgrounds come together at a community center to create a beautiful garden. Through planting, caring for, and harvesting their unique fruits, vegetables, and flowers, the children discover the importance of teamwork, kindness, and patience. As they nurture their plants and share stories from their lives, they learn that despite their differences, they all share a common desire to grow something beautiful...

Webrid is a carter, like his mother and grandfather before him. It’s not glamorous work, but it mostly pays the bills, and it gives him time to ogle the sexy women on the streets of Bexilla’s capital. Mostly, he buys and sells small goods and does the occasional transport run for a client.Then he gets mugged by a robot.Now, with a strange green laser implanted in his skull and a small fortune deposited in his bank account, Webrid has to make the most difficult delivery of h...

Our Hands Are All Different is a heartwarming children’s book that celebrates the power of hands to connect, create, care, and transform the world around us. Through the eyes of a curious child, readers explore how hands of all shapes, sizes, and colors come together to build friendships, share kindness, and promote inclusion. The story emphasizes the value of diversity and teaches children that while our hands may look different, they are all capable of love, creativity, and conn...

In The Heart of Our Neighborhood, a diverse group of children from different backgrounds come together to create a mural that reflects the spirit of their community. As they paint, they share stories, traditions, and experiences, learning the value of understanding and respecting one another’s differences. Through the mural, the children celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion, demonstrating how working together can create something beautiful and unifying. The story shows how...

"I hate Earth Studies!"John knows he'll never get that report on pollination done in time. "Why do we have to live on Earth? There's all this stuff to learn, and it's so boring."In Launching the Lunchroom, some intergalactic visitors overhear John's complaint. Unfortunately, they misunderstand his meaning. John and his friends learn a whole new definition of "keeping your lunch down."

It’s Chicago in the year 2057, and Tren Alvarez is on a date with Geo, the hottest boy in his high school class. Things are going great until Geo suggests they take a ride on the Stacks, the recently built all-city transit system that has practically replaced cars in the Chicago metro area. Tren has an unfounded fear of the Stacks. He even buys into urban legends claiming people have boarded the little carriage pods, slid up onto the snaking tracks, and were never heard from again....

Maybe the aliens are already here.These six works of short science fiction by award-winning author Anne E. Johnson range from Earth-bound cyberpunk to a space-opera retelling of an ancient Greek myth. All-in-all, the collection will leave you ... unsettled.

From neo-folklore to urban fantasy, from ancient villages to modern suburbs, award-winning author Anne E. Johnson explores a wide range of fantastical fiction in this collection. A man becomes fascinated by a child who saves lives in Connecticut; two sibling gemstones compete for the attention of the humans who use them for magic; an institutionalized patient hears hostile beings in the radiator...These six little stories will by turns disturb, challenge, and mesmerize you.

An insightful look at how Mexico's rich cosmic heritage and modern space-age aspirations intersectFrom Aztec sun stones to satellite launches, from muralist visions to dark sky parks, Mexico’s engagement with outer space is fundamental to its identity. Mexico in Space offers a groundbreaking look at how the country has navigated the tensions between technological dependence and sovereign dreams.Anthropologist Anne W. Johnson reveals Mexico’s unique...

"Enchanting!" -Ellie Ann, New York Times bestsellerMany strange things wait inside these pages. There's a fuzzy ball of kindness, camped out on a grumpy man's porch. A chewed piece of gum with a mind of its own. A smart Alec who actually stands in line twice when they're handing out brains. A girl who isn't afraid when all the plants in her neighborhood come to life.This collection of science fiction and fantasy stories for kids by award-winning author Anne E. Johnson is pe...