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Thirteen-year-old Genesis is self-conscious of the color of her skin and her family's troubles. But then she starts to find a thing or two she likes about herself.
This book is a collection of ten short stories that all take place in the same day about kids walking home from school.
"It is most logical for young coders to learn about Boolean algebra. This interactive book introduces readers to the concept of logic, which lies at the heart of coding. They'll learn about ""if"" and ""until"" clauses, arithmetic functions, and decision-making. Budding coders will engage with these crucial topics through fun puzzles and games, and adorable robot illustrations draw in even readers who are reluctant to learn to code. This completely computer-free look at logic is accessible to all readers, making it a valuable addition to any library."
"A newbie to the track team, Patina "Patty" Jones must learn to rely on her family and teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons".
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
Presents advice for middle school children on setting goals and achieving their dreams, with rules to live by based on the life of and the lessons learned by Charles "Peanut" Tillman, one of the greatest cornerbacks in Chicago Bears' history.
When Princess Diana breaks Amazon law and saves a mortal girl, she has no idea her actions could negatively impact the world. And the girl she saved, Alia Keralis, had no idea she is a Warbringer--destined to bring bloodshed and agony to the world. Now the unlikely friends will have to stand side-by-side in order to save both their worlds.
When AIDS devastates thirteen-year-old Auma's village in Kenya during the 1980s, Auma must choose between staying to help her family and working toward a track scholarship that will take her away from home.
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