The House Girl, the historical fiction debut by Tara Conklin, is an unforgettable story of love, history, and a search for justice, set in modern-day New York and 1852 Virginia.Weaving together the story of an escaped slave in the pre–Civil War South and a determined junior lawyer, The House Girl follows Lina Sparrow as she looks for an appropriate lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking compensation for families of slaves. In her research, she learns about Lu Anne Be...

A strong application is not about pretending to be the perfect candidate. It is about making your real experience, strengths, preparation, and direction easy to understand.Applying for a job or university place can feel overwhelming. Documents need to be organized, deadlines tracked, résumés tailored, personal statements written, interviews prepared for, and difficult questions answered—all while dealing with the uncertainty of whether you will be selected....

A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!“A richly observed novel, both ambitious and welcoming.” -- Meg WolitzerAn Instant New York Times BestsellerNamed a Best Book of the Month by Goodreads • Lithub • Refinery29 • InStyle • HelloGiggles • Real Simple • Parade • PureWow • BustleA sweeping yet intimate epic about one American family, The La...

"A girl can dream, can't he?"Experience the highs and lows of a body-positive teen striving to come to terms with her parent's gender transition as she searches for an identity all her own in the Pacific northwest.Brash, bold, and boisterous, Maddie desires nothing more than for others to accept her body "as is," but the weight-shaming she endures is relentless. Complicating her life even further is her trans dad's imminent surgery...

IMPOSSIBLE? DON’T BE SO SURE!As the “realm of the possible” expands at an almost frightening rate, the tales of the best science fiction writers become more than merely imagination inspired.Voyaging to the stars, discovering life forms there which seem, at first, inconceivable to us oxygen-breathers, may well occur in this or not-too-distant generations. What might those intrepid explorers of the solar system and beyond encounter? Here are the speculations, some terrifying, s...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics deliversa wise, timely, big-hearted novel of unplanned isolation and newly forged community.Where does one go, you might ask, when the world falls apart? When the immutable facts of your life—the mundane, the trivial, the take-for-granted minutiae that once filled every second of every day—suddenly disappear? Where does one go in such dire and unexpected circumstances?

Act out the story of Abolitionist John Brown as he raises a small army of men in the hopes of starting a slave revolt. Brown sends his men to Harper's Ferry to take over the United States arsenal, but the president sends the military to put down the uprising, ultimately capturing Brown and convicting him of treason. The six roles in this script match different reading levels, enabling teachers to use differentiation and English language learner strategies in their instruction. These strate...

Donyelle and Flynn had watched their best friends fall in love, marry, reshape the kingdom of Lehavre, and have twins, all in the span of a year. But their relationship status? It would certainly fall under the label "it's complicated." Severe parental abandonment issues from the couple seemed to cause this potential relationship to stagnate—doomed to failure. Yet, when Flynn and Donyelle are suddenly thrust into a parental role, they must confront their deepest fears— especially the past ...

The story follows Tessa Wadsworth, a young girl who undergoes a transformative journey from adolescence to maturity. Key plot points likely include:Introduction to Tessa's Life: The novel begins with a portrayal of Tessa’s everyday life, her family dynamics, and the social environment in which she is raised. Tessa is introduced as a spirited and independent-minded young girl.Challenges and Conflicts: As Tessa grows, she faces various challenges and conflicts that test her character. These ...

Miss Prudence: A Story of Two Girls' Lives. by Mrs. Nathaniel Conklin

The novel follows Judith Mackenzie from her childhood through adolescence, exploring her upbringing, relationships, and personal development. Judith grows up in a rural or small-town setting, where she navigates the challenges and joys of girlhood during that era.The narrative delves into Judith's family life, her interactions with friends and neighbors, and her experiences at school or within her community. As she matures, Judith encounters various trials and lessons that shape her charac...

Pretending and lying.It's a fine line and a delicate balance.The bruises on her skin will heal but what about the bruises on her heart? Robin was trying to escape an abusive situation and then she could start the rest of her life. At her new high school, all she had to do was stay under the radar until graduation. What she didn't count on were the Whitmore Brothers interrupting her plans. Now, her troubled past catches up ...