Kirjahaku

Tru is anything but. A midyear transfer, he's the mysterious new 'hood guy who has quickly become the class clown and discovered all his teacher's peeves. And Nell, the reticent isolationist sits nearby, ignoring the daily spectacle of Tru's antics as she writes and sketches in a moleskin and relishes in her seeming-invisibility. They share no connection and have never said a word to one another.Then Ms. Yashar announces a collaborative senior presentation. Nell looks mortified when she hears she must pair up with a classmate. Tru sees her weary look and, lingering after class, asks the teacher to pair him up with her to save her the awkward "who doesn't have a partner yet?" moment in class. He's used to saving those who need it. But will Ms. Yashar allow this delinquent to redeem himself with this good deed when the last landed him in jail?Tru Untrue is a story of two teens on the fringe - one with a criminal past and overwhelming reparations and one whose family structure is fractured by rejection and death - who find peace in a classroom partnership. Several lives are intertwined as these young adults move through life-defining decisions involving preconceptions, identity, family pressure, and criminality.

Tru is anything but. A midyear transfer, he's the mysterious new 'hood guy who has quickly become the class clown and discovered all his teacher's peeves. And Nell, the reticent isolationist sits nearby, ignoring the daily spectacle of Tru's antics as she writes and sketches in a moleskin and relishes in her seeming-invisibility. They share no connection and have never said a word to one another.Then Ms. announces a collaborative senior presentation. Nell looks mortified when she hears she must pair up with a classmate. Tru sees her weary look and, lingering after class, asks Ms. Yashar to pair him up with her to save her the awkward "who doesn't have a partner yet?" moment in class. He's used to saving those who need it. But will Ms. Yashar allow this delinquent to redeem himself with this good deed when the last landed him in jail?Tru Untrue is a story of two teens on the fringe - one with a criminal past and overwhelming reparations and one whose family structure is fractured by rejection and death - who find peace in a classroom partnership. This is a story that intertwines several lives while moving these young adults through life-defining decisions involving preconceptions, sexuality, family pressure, and criminality.

A rhyming story about the power of inclusion and the beauty of our differences. Mr. Neal's class was ordinary. So were Tuesdays. When a new student arrives, it gets very interesting. The students are wowed by their classmate's unique appearance, impressive vocabulary, and his special talents. An Alien Joined My Class is the first in the "Word Play" series that introduces a few multisyllabic or otherwise advanced words to young readers. Told with rhyme, the story follows a little girl who is surprised by the opportunity to make a friend when a unique new child is added to her class. It's a gentle introduction to diversity and inclusion.

Crystal the Chameleon is full of boundless energy, much to the dismay of her neighbors. All day long, from morning to night, Crystal moves about. She just can't stop herself from having fun. Crystal's antics could mean trouble if she isn't mindful of others' feelings. Will Crystal's fun create chaos in Sumi's zen space?An action packed story full of movement

This is the story of Jill in the box who wanted a friend to play.Inside her box, high on a shelf, she waited so many days.At cleaning time, Jill is set out with the trash;But a toymaker spots her as she walks past.Will Jill be given the chance to make a new friend?To find out, let's read to the book's end

A rhyming story about the power of inclusion and the beauty of our differences. Mr. Neal's class was ordinary. So were Tuesdays. When a new student arrives, it gets very interesting. The students are wowed by their classmate's unique appearance, impressive vocabulary, and his special talents. An Alien Joined My Class is the first in the "Word Play" series that introduces a few multisyllabic or otherwise advanced words to young readers. Told with rhyme, the story follows a little girl who is surprised by the opportunity to make a friend when a unique new child is added to her class. It's a gentle introduction to diversity and inclusion.

An ordinary walk with Oma is anything but when a little boy discovers a curious egg. Inside, is a little pterodactyl in need of some special care. Ptero and I is the second book in the Peculiar Pets series.

Tru is anything but. A midyear transfer, he's the mysterious new 'hood guy who has quickly become the class clown and discovered all his teacher's peeves. And Nell, the reticent isolationist sits nearby, ignoring the daily spectacle of Tru's antics as she writes and sketches in a moleskin and relishes in her seeming-invisibility. They share no connection and have never said a word to one another.Then Ms. Yashar announces a collaborative senior presentation. Nell looks mortified when she hears she must pair up with a classmate. Tru sees her weary look and, lingering after class, asks Ms. Yashar to pair him up with her to save her the awkward "who doesn't have a partner yet?" moment in class. He's used to saving those who need it. But will Ms. Yashar allow this delinquent to redeem himself with this good deed when the last landed him in jail?Tru Untrue is a story of two teens on the fringe - one with a criminal past and overwhelming reparations and one whose family structure is fractured by rejection and death - who find peace in a classroom partnership. This is a story that intertwines several lives while moving these young adults through life-defining decisions involving preconceptions, identity, family pressure, and criminality.

Will a little ant ruin a perfect day at the pool?In Antics, a red ant climbs onto the poolside table where a boy is eating his lunch - but no one wants to eat a sandwich with an ant nearby

Floyd the Flamingo dances to his own beat. The rest of the flock isn't sure about him. Set in a colorful and imaginary cityscape, Floyd takes us with him as he flamencos through the day. Floyd's story is told using sight words from kindergarten and first grade. The inviting prose will encourage budding readers who gain confidence as they recognize each sight word.

Something is eating the tomatoes in Poppy's garden Little Bit and his grandfather need to find the culprit before the whole crop is gone. It's a real garden mystery waiting to be solved.

Join Imagine Sinclair as she travels to visit her grandmother and extended family. There, she learns of her family's history with the help of their "talking quilt."This is the third book in the Imagine Sinclair series.

Warren Wonder dreams of having a pet of his very own. A trip to the local library reveals all the animals he might choose from. But with Mama's allergies, a pet is not something she will condone.How will Warren ever find the right pet?

Big sister is preparing to leave for college and little sister is sad. But with affirmation that they are Best Friends Forever (and always), big sister's move to college is not as terrible as it seemed. This is a great story for younger siblings learning to accept the departure of their older sibling.