Get ready to pack your bags for the ultimate summer camp adventure! Heading off to a sleepaway camp can be both exciting and a little bit scary, especially when you want everything to be absolutely perfect. Follow along as new friendships are tested, hilarious camp activities take center stage, and unexpected challenges pop up around every corner. You will join the campers as they navigate the busy cabins, the bustling dining hall, and all the lively traditions that make camp so memorable. Will this be the best summer ever, or will the pressure to fit in ruin the fun? Jump into this heartwarming story about discovering who you truly are, learning to embrace your unique voice, and finding out that the greatest memories often happen when things do not go exactly according to plan.
6-8 Years
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In the aftermath of World War II, Momofuku Ando saw long lines of hungry people waiting for a single bowl of ramen. He believed that peace would follow a full stomach, and he set out on a mission to create a new kind of noodle that could be made quickly and easily by anyone, anywhere.
Why it pulls you in
You will step inside Ando's backyard shed, where he spent a year experimenting with different ingredients and methods. From failed batches to a sudden spark of inspiration in his wife's kitchen, this story shows how one person's curiosity and determination led to the invention of instant ramen.
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This beautifully illustrated biography captures the spirit of a true inventor. It is an inspiring look at how persistence and a simple desire to help others can result in a global food phenomenon that changed the way the world eats.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
39 Pages
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Meilan Hua feels like she is losing everything. After the death of her beloved grandmother and a bitter family argument, her life is uprooted from the familiar streets of Boston Chinatown and moved to the quiet, rural town of Redbud, Ohio. In this new world where no one can pronounce her name correctly and everything feels backwards, Meilan decides to become many different versions of herself to survive.
Sometimes she is Mist, staying quiet and invisible. Other times she is Basket, carrying the heavy weight of her parents expectations and her own guilt. But as she navigates the challenges of seventh grade and a surprising new friendship with a boy named Logan, Meilan realizes that hiding her true self might be the hardest task of all. When an injustice occurs at her school, she must find the courage to bring all her many meanings together to stand up for what is right. This moving story explores the power of names, the pain of transition, and the strength it takes to find your own place in the world.
9-12 Years
369 Pages
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Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has arrived in Shanghai just in time for Chinese New Year, and he is extremely hungry. With his massive horns, terrifying scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is ready to devour the entire city. The worst part is that all the old tricks to scare him away simply do not work anymore. It is up to you to follow a clever girl named Xingling as she tries to stop this terrifying beast. Xingling will need to think fast and use all her wits to outsmart the monster. Will her quick thinking be enough to save her beloved city, or will Nian get his giant feast? Step into this thrilling and vibrant adventure to discover if one young girl can conquer an ancient legend.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
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Welcome to the playroom
When five year old Luli walks into her new English as a Second Language classroom, the room is completely silent. None of the children speak the same language, and everyone feels like a stranger. But Luli has a secret weapon in her backpack: a teapot and a dream of making friends.
Finding a common bond
You will see what happens when Luli calls out Cha! and watches as her classmates recognize the word in their own languages. From Russian and Hindi to Spanish and Swahili, the children discover that they all share a love for tea. It is a simple gesture that turns a room of strangers into a circle of friends.
A world of flavor
This heartwarming story shows you that you do not always need words to understand someone else. Through sharing and kindness, Luli proves that a small cup of tea can build a bridge between different cultures and help everyone feel at home.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
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A simple drive through the countryside takes an unexpected turn when your parents suddenly pull the car over. They have spotted wild watercress growing in a muddy ditch, and they want the whole family to help gather it. For a young girl wanting nothing more than to fit in, this sudden roadside foraging feels deeply embarrassing. She does not want to eat wild weeds, and she certainly does not want anyone to see her collecting them. But as her mother shares a bittersweet story of her own childhood in China, the gathered plants take on a completely new meaning. This beautifully painted, deeply moving story invites you to discover how a simple shared meal can bridge the gap between generations. You will uncover the quiet strength of family history and the pride that comes from embracing exactly where you come from.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
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Fleeing the terrible civil war in Aleppo, twelve year old Noura Alwan and her family have finally been granted asylum in the United States. After years in a Turkish refugee camp, they land in Tampa, Florida. But they arrive just as the president restricts entry from Muslim majority nations. At the exact same time, twelve year old Jordyn Johnson is struggling. She is a record breaking swimmer who has lost her confidence in the pool after a family tragedy. When Jordyn is assigned to be Noura's school ambassador at Bayshore Middle School, your journey alongside these two very different girls begins. Noura quickly realizes that escaping a war zone does not mean her struggles are over, as she faces unexpected hostility in her new American hometown. Jordyn wants to help, but she has never met anyone who practices Islam and must navigate the prejudices of her own community. Through dual perspectives, you will experience a powerful story about overcoming fear, standing up for what is right, and discovering the unbreakable bonds of true friendship.
9-12 Years
205 Pages
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