Social Emotional Learning

Xio can’t wait to try out for the traveling hockey team in her new city. However, the boys on the team don’t believe girls should play hockey. Xio knows she and her friends can prove them… Read More →

A 2019 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Disaffected teen historian Claudia McCarthy never wanted to be in charge of anything at the elite Imperial Day Academy. She never even wanted to be… 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 →

Going to school can be a really big deal to a little kid. New routines, new friends, new places, and new faces can be a lot to handle at first! It's hard for kids to handle that transition… 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 →

When a child is in pain, imagining scenes that are soothing or uplifting may help reduce the discomfort. Imagine a Rainbow is a beautiful tool for introducing children to the idea of using… 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 caring girl. Little brothers can be such a pain! Especially when they get special treatment. Can Imani put her jealousy aside to help out her family? Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a curious girl! Imani has fun at her slumber party until she hears a strange noise—maybe a ghost! But then she keeps hearing the noise night after night.… Read More →

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

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an ambitious girl! After Imani sees the trash that litters her local beach, she decides to organize a clean up. But everyone she tells about it doubts that… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica con confianza! ¡Casi es la hora del gran recital de música! Imani desea que su interpretación en el piano sea bella, pero continúa tocando las notas 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 →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica simpática! Cuando Imani conoce a su nueva compañera de clase, decide hacer algo bueno por ella. Solo que no está segura de qué. ¿Puede Imani… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica valiente! Imani y sus amigas desean vestirse como superheroínas para el Festival de Otoño de la escuela. Pero ella no logra encontrar una… 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 →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a resilient girl! It's bad enough that Imani had a slow start to her research project. But when disaster strikes the night before it's due, she's really in Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica resiliente! Ya es bastante malo que Imani haya comenzado su proyecto de investigación con lentitud. Pero cuando ocurre el desastre la noche antes a… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a responsible girl! Imani's family is getting a dog! But Imani struggles with the balance of caring for her new pet and having fun with friends. Can Imani… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an empowered girl! Imani's step team wants to enter the Glow Talent Show. But first they need money for the entry fee. How far will Imani go to help the… Read More →