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Ever since her mother’s death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as “mermaid’s tears,” that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she’s already lost, Kela can’t help but bring home her very own found treasure.

The City is the only home that Ellie has ever known. She’s always been told that there is nothing to see beyond the shores of her small, salty island. That is, until a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, trapped inside the belly of a whale. The citizens of the City believe he’s ruled by the Enemy - the legendary god who drowned the whole world - come again to cause untold chaos. Only Ellie believes that the boy is innocent. To save him, Ellie must prove that he’s not who they think he is - even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret.

This debut novel is a poignant exploration of grief, change, and hope, perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lindsey Stoddard. After Kitty’s mother dies on an inappropriately sunny Tuesday, all Kitty wants is for her life to go back to “normal” - whatever that will mean without her mum. Instead, her dad announces that he, Kitty, and her sister are moving from their home in London to New York City, and Kitty will need to say goodbye to the places and people that help keep her mother’s memory alive.

Georgia Rosenbloom’s father was a famous artist. His most well-known paintings were a series of asterisms - patterns of stars - that he created. One represented a bird, one himself, and one Georgia’s mother. There was supposed to be a fourth asterism, but Georgia’s father died before he could paint it. Georgia’s mother and her best friend, Theo, are certain that the last asterism would’ve been of Georgia, but Georgia isn’t so sure.

While her grandmother was alive, Emma's world was filled with enchantment. But now Gram is gone, and suddenly strange spots are appearing on Emma's skin. Soon, she's diagnosed with vitiligo - a condition that makes patches of her skin lose their color - and the magic in her world is suddenly replaced with school bullies and doctor appointments. But when Emma writes one last story in the journal she shared with Gram, something strange happens.

Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village 13-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro, call home. When their baby sister suddenly becomes very sick, Naledi and Tiro know that they need to bring their mother back in order to save their sister’s life. Bravely, secretly, they set off on the long journey to the big city to find Mma. It isn’t until they finally reach Jo’burg that they see up close what life is like for black citizens across South Africa — and begin to really question the unfair and dangerous laws of apartheid.

When her grandparents explode in their caravan toilet late one night, 12-year-old Harley discovers a surprising truth: their toilet is a gateway to the Land of the Dead, and they are its Guardians. Well, they were. But there’s no time to mourn their passing. Because Harley’s baby brother has accidentally gone with them to the Land of the Dead. And Harley only has 24 hours to rescue him before he’s trapped there forever! This hilarious and heartbreaking debut features exploding grandparents, unexpected heroes and a truly epic adventure.

In this delightful history book, Ms. Melange takes her students through the tumultuous, often ignored origins and cultural impact of Haiti. Tackling their fight of independence and the country’s struggles thereafter, Fridays with Ms. Melange: Haiti provides a nuanced, thoughtful look at history that celebrates Haiti’s unique culture and diverse heritage. This book is best suited for children from ages seven to 12.

Where is the race? Is it in the big city where the buildings reach the sky? Do we drive or ride the train? Do we fly by plane? Do the racers look like me? I really must know. I want all my questions answered before I go! An easy and fun listen with simple text, Where Is the Race? is an educational springboard for discussion about race.

A heartwarming book about love and loss and the miracle of life. A story to help youngsters grieve the loss of a loved one. It was inspired by the author's love for her own grandmother who is always with her as her guardian angel. Her special relationship with her grandmother taught her the power of love that transcends the physical world.

It's the story of a unique individual called Bob, who is different from his friends, and his struggles to be accepted. The rhyming book loosely covers racism and discrimination, teaching how you shouldn’t be quick to judge based on appearance. Attempting to fit in with the narrative of racial differences in today’s society, this is a fun and entertaining rhyming book telling the story of Bob the blob.

The Magic Home is a story for those who believe in magic to turn fear into bravery and let fantasies run wild! This is a tale of a little boy that lives with his family, plays happily in the courtyard with his brother, sister, a brown dog, and a fluffy white rabbit, and cannot wait to start school. Suddenly he has to leave for an unpredictable journey....

Explore the foundations of diversity and creating caring relationships (part two). We are building caring families, helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

Walter, Lucas, Joy, and Lily are best friends, and they help each other at every moment. They play together every Saturday afternoon. One day, Lily shows up in tears. Her dog, Chance, was sick, and he has passed away. Her friends help her to feel better by talking about Chance and celebrating his life. Though Lily is sad, she can get through it with the help of her friends.

Imagine your life is almost perfect. Then, on perhaps the happiest day of your life, everything that you hold dear is suddenly taken from you. You are also cast into an unbearable situation where you are tormented both physically and emotionally. What would you do? Would you be willing to risk everything to escape and find happiness again? What if all of this happened when you were only 13 years old? This is a story of heartbreak, struggle, redemption, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Frankie loves blueberries and is used to getting his way. When he comes home to find his parents can no longer give him what he wants, he struggles to understand. If is parents love him, then why don’t they give him everything that he wants? Frankie wrestles with what many children deal with everyday...economic hardship. Through the love of his parents and friends, he comes to understand why he must change to find happiness.

David, a young boy, struggles to bring his family water as war pushes him to the brink.

Liam's father dies but the truth is that Liam doesn't fully understand what this means. He wonders if his dad is hiding. Liam searches in all the obvious places until his dreams lead him to the sky where he feels his dad's presence all around him. In this sensitive and tender book, Liam learns that just as the sky is everywhere, so, too, is his father's love. Because the Sky Is Everywhere helps children accept that even though someone close to them dies, the love they feel can be everlasting.

Warum tuscheln die anderen so? Warum will niemand mit mir spielen? fragt sich das kleine Schnabelschaf. Nur weil es etwas anders aussieht als andere Schafkinder. Das ist doch ungerecht! Schnabelschaf will deshalb fort. Sie beschließt eine Reise zu machen und trifft unterwegs auf die kleine Rabeneule. Dieser scheint es genauso zu gehen. Und so setzen die beiden ihren Weg gemeinsam fort. Dabei erleben sie eine Menge Abenteuer und hören von einem geheimnisvollen Dorf, in dem alles anders sein soll.

Dark skin, curly hair, freckles, and full lips. Smart, strong, funny, and friendly. Lilly knows that she does not look like her friends, and others have noticed. Through playful, lyrical lines, Lilly speaks up for every child who has been asked "What are you?" in this celebration of self-love and acceptance.