Margaret Gurevich

Eleven-year-old Maya’s life is bit of a mess. Her dad just moved out to pursue his stand-up comedy dreams, her mom seems more preoccupied with running the family’s Russian deli than getting Dad back, and Maya’s anxiety and germ worries have only been growing stronger. Her grandma always tells her “slozi goryu ne pomozhet” - tears won’t help sorrow - but right now it’s hard to be strong. So when her teacher Ms. Banta announces the talent show, Maya sees an opportunity. If she can perform stand-up comedy in the show, she can prove to her mum and dad that comedy has a place in all their lives and try to get them back together. But conquering her fears amidst her family falling apart and a growing hot-hot-hot feeling inside is easier said than done… In this authentic novel full of both humour and heartbreak, Margaret Gurevich crafts a story about comedy, fractured family, and learning how strength comes in many forms.

Eleven-year-old Maya’s life is bit of a mess. Her dad just moved out to pursue his stand-up comedy dreams, her mum seems more preoccupied with running the family’s Russian deli than getting Dad back, and Maya’s anxiety and germ worries have only been heightening. Her grandma always tells her “slozi goryu ne pomozhet” - tears won’t help sorrow - but right now it’s hard to be strong. So when her teacher Ms. Banta announces the talent show, Maya sees an opportunity. If she can perform stand-up comedy in the show, she can prove to her mum and dad that comedy has a place in all their lives and try to bring them together again. But conquering her fears amidst her family falling apart and a growing hot-hot-hot feeling inside is easier said than done . . . In this authentic novel full of both humour and heartbreak, Margaret Gurevich crafts a story about comedy, fractured family, and learning how strength comes in many forms.

Gabby can't wait to branch out from jazz and try the new contemporary dance class at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance. She loves being able to dance just for fun, rather than for competition. But when she makes a new friend in class, her BFFs can't help feeling left out. Can Gabby figure out how to balance her new friend-and her new moves-without saying goodbye to her old ones?

Gabby can't wait to branch out from jazz and try the new contemporary dance class at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance. She loves being able to dance just for fun, rather than for competition. But when she makes a new friend in class, her BFFs can't help feeling left out. Can Gabby figure out how to balance her new friend-and her new moves-without saying goodbye to her old ones?

After years as a dancer, Jada is sure she's ready to graduate from ballet to pointe. But moving to the next level is harder than she thought. Is she pushing things too far, too fast in her effort to stay on pointe?

Grace doesn't love middle school. Everyone seems far too obsessed with who's wearing what and how much it cost. But at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, Grace's tap dance skills take center stage. Unfortunately, when a mean girl from school joins the dance team, Grace's safe haven is no longer so secure...

Jada isn't thrilled to leave her old life in Philadelphia behind. Not only is she saying goodbye to her school and her friends, she also has to leave her dance team. Jada lives for ballet, and thankfully, she finds a way to keep dancing at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance. But when an injury threatens to sideline Jada before the big competition, she has to find a way to overcome her anxiety and her injury or risk letting down her new team.

Grace doesn't love middle school. Everyone seems far too obsessed with who's wearing what and how much it cost. But at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, Grace's tap dance skills take center stage. Unfortunately, when a mean girl from school joins the dance team, Grace's safe haven is no longer so secure...

When Gabriela joined Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, she hit it off with Brie right away. Even though Gabby is a jazz dancer and Brie loves hip-hop, the two became best friends. But when Ms. Marianne announces a solo slot at the next dance competition, Gabby's friendship with Brie is put to the test. Can these BFFs survive going head-to-head?

It's getting down to the wire on more than one of Chloe's senior year responsibilites. Portfolio and application deadlines are around the corner, as is Winter Formal, and Chloe has a big decision ahead of her--New York or LA? With pros and cons for both locations, it's up to Chloe to make the final choice and decide where her future lies.

When Chloe returns home from her internship in New York City, she starts to realize that settling back into her old life might be harder than she thought. While she was learning the ins and outs of the fashion industry, her friends were getting ready for senior year and all that goes along with it including college applications. As much as she tries to fall into her old routine, Chloe can't help feeling left out and left behind. She knows she wants to be a designer, but deciding on a fashion school is another story. Ane when she agrees to design dresses for Winter Formal, the pressure grows even more intense. Can Chloe handle the stress of senior year?

Senior year is full of surprises as Chloe finds herself becoming friends with Nina LeFleur her formal rival as they work together to design dresses for Winter Formal and complete their fashion portfolios before the application deadlines. But as Chloe grows closer to Nina, her relationship with her best friend Alex start to suffer. And when Chloe heads back to New York to visit colleges, Alex grows even more distant. With school and personal pressure mounting, Chloe can't help but wonder if it's possible to balance her relationships and her responsibilities.

When Gina, a hardworking young gymnast, moves away from home for professional gymnastics training, she improves her skills but longs deeply for home. Coming from a hardworking farming family in Pennsylvania, Gina feels a bit lost training with the other young gymnast hopefuls in huge, hot Texas. Will she find a way to balance her dream with the place she calls home?

The pressure and responsibilities mount for Chloe as the countdown to New York Fashion Week begins. Not only is she busy with preparations and learning the ins and outs of fashion PR, but Chloe is returning to the competition that landed her the coveted internship: Teen Design Diva. Except this time, she's not competing -- she's a guest judge.

Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series.David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona--the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust--that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes readers through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the world.

Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series. David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona--the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust--that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes readers through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the world.

Get ready to journey around the world with Nellie Bly--one of America's first investigative journalists. Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman had no idea that the open letter she'd written to a local newspaper in Pittsburgh in 1885 would change her life forever. The editor of the paper was so impressed with her writing, that he offered her a job! She'd later change her name to Nellie Bly and work as an investigative reporter in New York City. Known for her extraordinary and record-breaking trip around the world and her undercover investigation of a mental institution, Nellie Bly was one of the first female investigative reporters in the United States and a pioneer in the field of journalism.

After years as a dancer, Jada is sure she's ready to graduate from ballet to pointe. But moving to the next level is harder than she thought. Is she pushing things too far, too fast in her effort to stay on pointe?

There's nothing better than a vacation - unless it's a vacation with your dance team Brie and the rest of the dancers at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance are thrilled when they find out they're performing in the Citrus Jam - the competition to end all dance team competitions. But then Brie overhears another team plotting to win at all costs. Can she find a way to fight fair and still win?

Jada isn't thrilled to leave her old life in Philadelphia behind. Not only is she saying goodbye to her school and her friends, she also has to leave her dance team. Jada lives for ballet, and thankfully, she finds a way to keep dancing at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance. But when an injury threatens to sideline Jada before the big competition, she has to find a way to overcome her anxiety and her injury or risk letting down her new team.