Social Emotional Learning

Mackenzie lives and breathes volleyball, but after coming out, she finds her passion for playing is challenged by the homophobic behavior of her teammates. With the help of her friends, she… Read More →

Guide young readers to try new things and learn new skills, habits that are important for success and happiness. Pairs with the fiction title Paco Tries. Read More →

Percy Jackson meets Star Trek PSS 118 is just your typical school—except that it's a rickety old spaceship orbiting Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter. Jack's dad used to be the science teacher,… Read More →

Follow the journey of a boy from a small Kansas town who made his gray life sparkle, unfurling a rainbow of color to galvanize the gay rights movement. 5th-6th grade Finalist in Children’s… Read More →

A modern fairy tale about overcoming our fears and reconnecting with those we love most. In our old house, Ma told me there was nothing to be scared of. No monsters hiding behind doors, or in Read More →

Lights! Camera! Action! Georgie Dupree loves the spotlight, but how can she shine on stage if she doesn't get the lead role in the school play? When Georgie Dupree lends an extra hand, she… Read More →

Shark wants to get up in front of the class during show-and-tell, but he feels a bit shy. Is there anything he can do to feel better? This relatable story helps kids identify their feelings… Read More →

Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato. As a little girl, Cristina dreamed of making friends with the sharks deep in the ocean. When she grew up, she made those dreams come… Read More →

Lily Lu travels with her mom to the Bahamas to learn about lemon sharks. But a beached shark's life is in peril. What can Lily do to help? Read More →

A Heartwarming Story About Independence, Adventure, and Growing into Yourself Chip is a sheep who loves his wool just the way it is. When shearing day arrives, Chip decides he is not quite… Read More →

Ari's local animal shelter has run out of space! Can Ari and the Secret Kindness Society help find homes for the pets before it's too late? Read More →

Whichever side of the political aisle you lean toward, it can seem like the only people in power are white men. But the balance is beginning to tip. Women are being elected at record rates… Read More →

You are part of this earth. You grow like the seeds. You shine like the stars. We are all connected to the natural world, and it is connected to us. And just as the stars shine brightly in… Read More →

Shirley Chisholm was a shero, a born leader, and a pioneer for women and Black people in America. She was an educator in her early career and later entered politics, becoming the first Black Read More →

A Sydney Taylor Notable Book Winner of the Crystal Kite Award Tablet Magazine's Best Jewish Kids Books of the Year Shoham's bangle jingles and jangles, clinks and clacks. Shoham wears a… Read More →

Eighth-grader Micah is psyched to have made the BC junior goalball team—even though he gets the news while dealing with a flare-up of his degenerative eye condition. What he's not happy about Read More →

Queen Bee can’t wait to show her bindis to her class. She thinks they are perfect for a queen, but not everyone seems to agree. Will Beena be able to see eye to eye with her class? In the… Read More →

Anna is stressed. She doesn't know how she will juggle her schoolwork and soccer. Readers discover, alongside Anna, how to how to balance tasks and fight stress. Read More →

Have you ever felt shy with new people? Have you ever felt too nervous to join in with games at a party? Read about Mateo and Poppy and what they did when they felt shy. This book focuses on… Read More →

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 →

Alongside their favorite furry friends from Sesame Street, young readers are introduced to American Sign Language and learn how to sign their ABCs. Read More →