Tag: Relationship Skills List 1

One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia

Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community. For years, plastic bags Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 363.72880966
  • Copyright: 2015

Racial Profiling: Everyday Inequality

In the United States, racial profiling affects thousands of Americans every day. Both individuals and institutions—such as law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and schools—routinely… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1310
  • ATOS: 9.6
  • Dewey: 363.2/308900973
  • Copyright: 2017

Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise

From the Series Ruby Valentine

For Ruby Valentine, two pets means twice the love! There's a new addition in the Valentine house: a kitten! He's soft and sweet, and Ruby is happy to have him. But not everyone shares… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2014

Ruby Valentine Saves the Day

From the Series Ruby Valentine

It's Valentine's Day and Ruby won't let anything spoil the celebration! In this follow-up to the popular Love, Ruby Valentine, Ruby's favorite day of the year rolls around again, and she and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010

See You When I See You

From the Series My Happy Life

A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter book series that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life. Dani is going on a school trip to the zoo, and the teacher Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Shy Girl & Shy Guy

From the Series Quartz Creek Ranch

For every kid, there's a horse that can help. At least, that's the idea at Quartz Creek Ranch. But Hanna doubts it will be true for her. Going to Quartz Creek was her mother's idea; Hanna's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Sing to the Moon

From the Series Lantana Global Picture Books

Jjajja tells me, "Sing to the Moon," and perhaps my wishes will come true soon. For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

Slug Needs a Hug!

When it begins to bug Slug that his mom doesn't hug him, he leaves home to find out why. Kitten suggests he should be furrier, so he puts on a woolly hat while Bird suggests he needs a beak.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2015

The Long Trail Home

From the Series Quartz Creek Ranch

Rivka can't wait to get away from her family for the summer. Since that terrible day last year, she wants no part in their Jewish community. At least at Quartz Creek Ranch, she feels worlds… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

The Notations of Cooper Cameron

Eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron likes things to be in order. When he eats, he chews every bite three times on each side. Sometimes he washes his hands in the air with invisible water. He… Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

The Scar Boys

A severely burned teenager. A guitar. Punk rock. The chords of a rock 'n' roll road trip in a coming-of-age novel that is a must-read story about finding your place in the world . . . even if Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

The Wooden Camel

From the Series Lantana Global Picture Books

Etabo dreams of being a camel racer. One day he might even beat his older brother when they race. But with the price of water rising, Etabo's father must sell the camels, and his siblings… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Tomorrow

From the Series Lantana Global Picture Books

A boy who is too young to understand the war raging outside finds joy in a mother’s love. Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

Transphobia: Deal with it and be a gender transcender

From the Series Lorimer Deal With It

Who do you think you are? Part of identity is how people experience their gender. Transphobia is intolerance of any part of the range of gender identity. This accessible, illustrated book… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 306.76
  • Copyright: 2017

Troll Stinks

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer's mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games . . . until they find the number for a troll. Their Grandpa Gruff says… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2017

Truth in Sight: Book 2

From the Series Cici: A Fairy's Tale

Cici has a lot to figure out. She's learning how to make friends. She's learning how to be a better big sister. Oh, and she's learning how to use her fairy powers! Things look easy for… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 741.5/973
  • Copyright: 2016

Understanding Suicide: A National Epidemic

Suicide is among the top three causes of death for young people ages 15 to 24. In fact, this global epidemic claims 41,000 lives per year in the United States alone. Suicide touches people of Read More →

  • Lexile: 1200
  • ATOS: 8.3
  • Dewey: 362.28
  • Copyright: 2017

We All Have Value: A Story of Respect

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Stories with Character

Idil has a problem. She loves hanging out with her friends Pete and Ben—but lately, Pete hasn't been very nice to Ben. Pete doesn't let Ben have a turn talking or playing. Can Idil help Pete… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: 179/.9
  • Copyright: 2018

Without Refuge

Thirteen-year-old Ghalib wishes his life could go back to normal. He wishes he could still hang out at the market with his friends, root for his favorite soccer team, even go to school. But… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam

Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2017

Yes I Can!: A Story of Grit

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Stories with Character

Jada's working on her science project. She's finding out whether plants grow best in water, milk, juice, or soda. There's just one problem—she keeps getting interrupted! From her cousin… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 179/.9
  • Copyright: 2018