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Ronald Lenard Smith

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Black Panther: The Young Prince

Ronald Lenard Smith

Action Adventure
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The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park, Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Suma Subramaniam, Rita Williams-Garcia, William Alexander, Ronald Lenard Smith, Joseph Bruchac

Anthologies Courage
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The Young Prince

By: Ronald Lenard Smith
Twelve-year-old T'Challa loves his comfortable life in Wakanda, a brilliant and technologically advanced African nation hidden from the world. But when dangerous conflict brews near their borders, T'Challa's father makes a shocking decision: he is sending T'Challa and his best friend M'Baku to America. Suddenly, the prince of Wakanda is just an ordinary student navigating the crowded halls of South Side Middle School in Chicago. Even with a high-tech suit and a powerful Vibranium ring hidden in his backpack, T'Challa quickly realizes that surviving middle school in America is its own kind of battle. He has to hide his royal identity, figure out how to make new friends, and avoid Gemini Jones, a terrifying classmate rumored to practice dark magic. When strange and sinister things start happening around the school, T'Challa must step out of the shadows. To protect his friends and defeat an ancient evil, he must take his first steps toward becoming the legendary Black Panther.
Action Adventure Magic Science Fiction Superheroes
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 264 Pages
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A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

By: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich , Lamar Giles , Mike Jung , Hena Khan , Juana Medina , Ellen Oh , R. J. Palacio , Linda Sue Park , Anna Dobbin , Cynthia Leitich Smith , Suma Subramaniam , Rita Williams-Garcia , William Alexander , Ronald Lenard Smith , Joseph Bruchac
Jump in Not all heroes wear capes or fly through the sky. Some heroes teach martial arts, talk to ghosts, invent amazing gadgets, or play soccer. They are your sisters, your neighbors, and your friends. They come in every shape and size, but they all share one important mission. They step up and make the world a better place when it counts. Why it pulls you in You will explore thirteen amazing stories written by some of the best voices in children's books today. Each tale introduces a new character facing their own unique challenges. You will see how small acts of bravery and everyday kindness can completely save the day. You do not need superpowers to make a huge difference in your community. What you will discover You will meet characters from all walks of life who find the courage to stand up for what is right. As you read about these everyday champions, you might just realize something powerful. The next great hero could be sitting right beside you. Or maybe, the real hero is already inside of you.
Anthologies Courage Diverse Voices Kindness Short Stories
9-12 Years 274 Pages
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