Social Emotional Learning

Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him… Read More →

Being honest is a sign of good character, and being honest feels good. Explore scenarios where honesty comes into play in everyday life. Pairs with the fiction title Ready for Bed. Read More →

Show children that playing on a sports team is an opportunity to practice having a good attitude—even when the team loses. Pairs with the fiction title A Beautiful Day. Read More →

What does responsibility look like? This book models how to follow through on agreements to help with chores, take care of pets, and show up for friends. Pairs with the fiction title Time to Clean. Read More →

People in a community help each other so that everyone can thrive. Early readers can explore ways to care for their community in this accessible, engaging text. Pairs with the fiction book,… Read More →

Friends like to play, share, and laugh with one another. Early readers can explore ways to care for a friend in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Kaleo Helps. Read More →

A dog needs to be walked, brushed, and fed. Early readers can explore ways to care for a pet in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, My Pet. Read More →

Making time to play, bathe, or dance is good for your health. Early readers can explore ways to care for a themselves in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Cara Takes Time. Read More →

Brothers and sisters help each other make snacks or cross the street. Early readers can explore ways to care for a sibling in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Okay, Joey. Read More →

Lakes, trees, and birds are all part of nature. Early readers can explore ways to care for nature in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Nature Walk. Read More →

A 2019 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Disaffected teen historian Claudia McCarthy never expected to be in charge of Imperial Day Academy, but by accident, design, or scheme, she is pulled into Read More →

Grateful American Book Prize Book of Honorable Mention As a teenager, Mary Edwards Walker determined she would no longer wear the confining corsets and long skirts society dictated women… Read More →

Idil is friends with Ben and Pete, but Pete isn't treating Ben very well. Pete interrupts Ben and leaves him out of activities. Idil steps in to show Ben that everyone deserves respect. Read More →

If I Go Missing is derived from excerpts of a letter that went viral and was also the basis of a documentary film. In her letter, Jonnie calls out the authorities for neglecting to… Read More →

If I were president, everyone who wanted a dog would get a dog, everyone who wanted a bike would get a bike, and everyone who wanted a friend would get at least two . . . With disarming… Read More →

What are you looking at, punk? Or are you a jock, a goth or an indie rock guy? The image we project sends signals to others about who we are. But image can also be a prison and the source of… Read More →

Growing up can be oh-so confusing! Shhh, don't be so loud. Speak up! You've got to be the BIG brother now. You're much too little to go on the big rides. No matter where you are at any moment Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a creative girl! It's Science Fair time! Imani wants to win, but needs to find an idea that can beat the crowd-favorite volcano. Can Imani think outside of Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a confident girl! It's almost time for the big music recital! Imani wants to play the piano beautifully, but she keeps hitting the wrong notes. How will… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a compassionate girl! When Imani gets to know her new classmate, she decides to do something nice for them. She's just not sure what. Can Imani figure out… Read More →