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"Michelle Perez" is a coming-of-age story about a queer Latina growing up in the South Bronx. From 1977 to 2016, Michelle recalls memories from her life growing up, both positive and difficult. Touching upon difficult topics likes AIDS, sexual assault, domestic abuse, immigration, and cancer, the resiliency and wit of Michelle's character emerges over time.

Larry Long Ears is just your regular young rabbit, but his gigantic ears give him extra great hearing that leads him to great adventures. A year ago, Larry went on an amazing journey. It seemed like a dream at that time, but now with the discovery of these bushes that grow candy instead of fruit, it may have been real after all. So, the day he and his best friend Greg Grizzly discovered the candy growing bushes that, by the way, sprouted from candy that Larry got from a strange land of candy trees, but that's another story. One day, they discovered that an old crook named Ronnie Raccoon and his partner in crime, Chanclas the Crow, have come back to Friendship Forest to steal the magical Honey Comb Crystal. With his incredible hearing, Larry learned the crooks' schemes and he with his friends hatched a plan to save Friendship Forest. In this adventure, it's all about teamwork, trust, courage, and the wisdom to tell an adult, in this case, the wise old Mr. Owl. In this adventure, a surprise brings Larry Long Ears closer to his ultimate destiny.

song lyrics and poetry dealing with loneliness, friendship, love, metaphysics, justice, culture.

Winner of the 2024 Green Earth Book Honor Award Composting for Community is an intergenerational story about how trash destined for the landfill can be turned into something good for the community and the Earth. Mateo's father is a composter. When the class falls silent during Mateo's career day presentation, he sets out to learn more about not only his father's job, but about composting itself. His dad's seemingly ordinary job unveils a world of interconnectedness, family heritage and environmental stewardship that changes Mateo's perspective. Guided by his family, Mateo delves into the science of composting and witnesses the transformation of trash into nourishing compost that provides life for our planet. Inspired, Mateo returns to school ready to pass along the wisdom from his father, and his ancestors before him, to his community.Written by the founder of LA Compost, this story is a call to action for readers of all ages. Filled with familial love and educational lessons on composting science and climate change, Composting for Community is an inspiring story about the power of community where every small effort can blossom into something extraordinary.Includes backmatter resources providing tips to readers on how to reduce food waste and an interview with the author and real-life composter, Michael Martinez. Additional free resources like a composting guide and activity sheets are available on the publisher's official website www.gloobooks.com.