The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same
Look closely at what makes you exactly who you are. Out of all the people in the world, there is no one else quite like you! This engaging picture book takes you on a fascinating journey into the tiny building blocks of life called DNA. You will discover that a tiny fraction of your DNA makes you completely unique, giving you your special smile, your eye color, and your wonderful personality. But the most amazing part is that the rest of your DNA is shared with everyone else on the planet. Through beautiful illustrations and playful rhymes, you will learn how we are all connected to one another while still celebrating the wonderful traits that make you stand out. It is a joyful exploration of science, individuality, and the beautiful human race we all share.
32 Pages
Activism and Hope for a New Generation
Collected by
Maureen Johnson
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With
Libba Bray, Malinda Lo, Junauda Petrus, Jodi Picoult, Rebecca Roanhorse, Dana Schwartz, Jonny Sun, Sabaa Tahir, Jennifer Weiner, Kate Linnea Welsh, Jacqueline Woodson, John Paul Brammer, Carolyn Dewitt, Lauren Duca, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Gino, K.C. Green, Hebh Jamal, Dylan Marron, Justin Mikita, Javier Muñoz, Rosie O'Donnell, Jason Reynolds, Jeffrey Rowland, Karuna Riazi, Maya Rupert, Dan Sinker, Ali Stroker, Shaina Taub, and Daniel J. Watts
Finding your voice in a complex world can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Dive into a powerful collection of essays, interviews, and art designed to spark hope and ignite action. Edited by leading young adult voices, this comprehensive anthology brings together a diverse group of creators who share their personal experiences and strategies for making a difference.
Whether you are passionate about community organizing, searching for ways to support your peers, or simply looking for inspiration to stand up for what you believe in, these pages offer guidance. The contributors offer perspectives that are sometimes funny, often deeply personal, and always instructive.
Explore the many forms that resistance can take, from everyday acts of kindness to larger political movements. This collection serves as both a roadmap and a supportive companion for young adults ready to navigate modern challenges and shape a better future.
225 Pages
When Jack Rabbit accidentally grows a massive beanstalk right in his own backyard, he hops up to see what is at the very top. Instead of finding a quiet garden, he discovers a thundering giant with a very big appetite and a funny rhyme about a curious bunny. Now Jack has to use all his rabbit wits to outsmart the hungry giant and make it back home safely. This clever, animal-filled twist on a classic fairy tale brings plenty of laughs and thrills for young readers. With a furry hero and a fiendish villain, this story shows that being small and quick is sometimes the best way to win the day.
24 Pages
Baxter Family Children
Finding Home
Packing up your entire life and moving to a new state is never easy. The Baxter family is leaving everything they know behind because their dad has taken an important new job at a hospital in Indiana. Like it or not, the town of Bloomington is their new home.
As the new school year begins, almost everyone in the family finds a reason to be excited about their fresh start. Everyone, that is, except Ashley. If you have ever had to move or leave your favorite people behind, you will know exactly why Ashley so desperately misses her old home and her old friends. But as she looks closer, Ashley realizes her brothers and sisters are secretly struggling with the huge change, too.
In the second book of this beloved series, you are invited to join the Baxters as they navigate a brand new town. You will explore whether unlikely friends can turn out to be the best friends of all, and discover if time and love are truly enough to make an unfamiliar house finally feel like a real home.
320 Pages
Doing More Than Ever Before
Calling all girls of the world! You have a voice, a brilliant mind, and the power to do absolutely anything you dream of. This beautiful, uplifting book is an invitation to stand tall and speak up for yourself and for others. Through fun, inspiring rhymes, you will discover how amazing it feels to join together with friends to chase your biggest goals. Whether you are inventing something new, leading a team, or finding clever ways to care for our beautiful earth, your unique talents are exactly what the world needs right now. Packed with colorful illustrations and a powerful message of courage and kindness, this story will remind you that there is no limit to what you can achieve. Get ready to celebrate your strength, share your ideas, and change the world, one incredible step at a time!
Baxter Family Children
Being Baxters
Things are changing fast for the Baxter family, and nothing is going according to plan. When Ashley's favorite teacher takes a month off, she is stuck with a strict substitute she just cannot figure out. Meanwhile, Brooke is dealing with a popular girl who keeps leaving her out at lunch, Erin is trying to get used to wearing glasses, and Kari is taking her new dance solo way too seriously.
To make matters even more chaotic, a new Character Awards contest at school sparks a fierce competition among siblings and friends. Everyone completely forgets the actual meaning behind the awards. Plus, a massive winter blizzard is heading straight for their town, threatening to ruin an amazing class trip. When everything seems to be going wrong at once, you will see how important it is to stick by the people who care about you.
In this fifth adventure, you will watch the siblings face tough school days, icy weather, and friendship drama. Join the family as they work together to overcome all these obstacles and remember what being a Baxter is really all about.
304 Pages
Cici’s life is already changing fast. Her parents are separating, her abuela is moving in, and then her tenth birthday brings the strangest change of all: fairy wings. With them comes a magical power that lets Cici see people as they truly are, but the truth is not always simple or easy.
Now Cici has one day to decide whether to keep her wings. As she looks at her family, her friends, and herself in new ways, she has to face questions that feel bigger than magic. This middle grade graphic novel blends fantasy with real-life feelings about family, growing up, and wanting life to feel normal again.
52 Pages
Cici is still figuring out her fairy powers, and ordinary life is not getting any easier. She is learning how to make friends, how to be a better big sister, and how to understand people who seem very different from her. Kendra, a popular girl at school, appears to have everything under control.
When Cici finds Kendra’s lost doll, magic turns a small trick into a much bigger problem. What begins as a joke may have lasting consequences unless Cici can learn to see more clearly. This middle grade graphic novel mixes school drama, fantasy, friendship, and family in a story about empathy and looking for the best in others.
48 Pages
Baxter Family Children
Adventure Awaits
School science camp is just around the corner, but not everyone in the Baxter family is thrilled about packing their bags. Kari and Ashley have very different feelings about leaving home for wild experiments and the great outdoors. If you have ever felt nervous about trying something completely new, you will relate to the ups and downs these sisters face as they prepare for a week away.
Thankfully, they do not have to figure it out alone. With a little help from their siblings, Kari and Ashley get ready for the challenges of camp life. Together, all five Baxter children discover what it means to plan for an experience they will never forget.
As you join the Baxters in their fourth adventure, you will learn alongside them how to make new friends and tackle unexpected challenges. You might even find that adventure is waiting for you in the most everyday places, as long as you remember to look for it. Step into this fun, relatable chapter book and find out what happens when the Baxter family takes on science camp.
304 Pages
When your teacher asks you to write an essay about what you want to be when you grow up, what do you say? For Kari Baxter, her mind goes completely blank. She does not want to grow up at all. In fact, she wants everything in her life and her family to stay exactly the way it is right now. If you have ever wished you could freeze time and hold on to your favorite moments, you will understand exactly how Kari feels.
Her sister Ashley completely agrees. She is worried that all the Baxter siblings are growing up way too fast. When Ashley lands the perfect role of Wendy in her school production of Peter Pan, she gets a brilliant idea. Maybe she and her siblings can make a secret pledge to never grow up.
Join the Baxter family as they navigate the tricky feelings that come with getting older. Through their school play, family moments, and changing friendships, you will discover alongside Kari and Ashley that while you cannot make time stand still, you can absolutely cherish every single moment with the people you love.
304 Pages
Baxter Family Children
Best Family Ever
Have you ever felt like you had to measure up to an older sibling? Brooke is the perfect older sister, and Kari and Ashley work incredibly hard to make their parents just as proud of them. Every girl in the family has her own special talent. Brooke is a fantastic student, Kari is a star on the soccer field, and Ashley is a gifted artist. Best of all, the sisters are always there to support each other.
But their happy world turns upside down when their dad announces a huge change. The family is moving from Michigan to Indiana, meaning the siblings have to leave behind the only home, school, and friends they have ever known. No one is happy about packing up their lives.
In the first book of this heartwarming series, you will get to know Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke as they face one of the biggest challenges of their lives. Saying goodbye is incredibly hard, but as you journey with them, you will see that as long as they have each other, they can get through anything.
320 Pages
Look at your skin. It is uniquely yours, and it does some pretty amazing things every single day. This vibrant book takes you on a joyful journey to celebrate the skin you are in, exploring all the different shades, shapes, and sizes it comes in.
Whether you are splashing in puddles, hugging a friend, or simply growing taller, your skin is right there with you. You will discover how skin keeps you safe, stretches when you move, and wraps you in a beautiful package that makes you exactly who you are.
Through lively rhymes and bright illustrations, this story embraces the wonderful differences that make every person special. It is a warm and playful reminder that beauty is found in all colors and that the most important thing is to love the skin you live in.
40 Pages
