A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards.

Every child feels different in some way, but Thuy feels "double different." She is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. Thuy walks home one winter afternoon, angry and lonely after a bully's taunts. Then a bird catches her attention and sets Thuy on an imaginary exploration. What if she could fly away like a bird? What if she could sprint like a deer, or roar like a bear? Mimicking the footprints of each creature in the snow, she makes her way home to the arms of her moms. Together, the three of them imagine beautiful and powerful creatures who always have courage - just like Thuy.

The Other Side of The Pond is a hunger awareness book for children. It's a story about two communities of frogs who share the same pond that's separated by a huge log. They've never met, but have heard scary rumors about each other. Both communities are exactly the same except for one thing. FOOD. The Red Frogs have plenty of food to eat while the Polka Dot frogs have almost nothing to eat. How will this hunger problem be solved?

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An “extraordinary” (Nylon) firsthand account of the creation of a modern cult and the costs paid by its young victims: a group of college roommates “Intense . . . [a tale] of hard-won survival, and creating a life after the unimaginable.”—Salon The inspiration for the Hulu docuseries Stolen Youth, directed by Zach Heinzerling and co-produced by Daniel Barban Levin In September 2010, at the beginning of the academic year at Sarah Lawrence College, a sophomore named Talia Ray asked her roommates if her father could stay with them for a while. No one objected. Her father, Larry Ray, was just released from prison, having spent three years behind bars after a conviction during a bitter custody dispute. Larry Ray arrived at the dorm, a communal house called Slonim Woods 9, and stayed for the whole year. Over the course of innumerable counseling sessions and “family meetings,” the intense and forceful Ray convinced his daughter’s friends that he alone could help them “achieve clarity.” Eventually, Ray and the students moved into a small Manhattan apartment, beginning years of manipulation and abuse, as Ray tightened his control over his young charges through blackmail, extortion, and ritualized humiliation. After a decade of secrecy, Larry Ray was finally indicted on charges of extortion, sex trafficking, forced labor, and money laundering. Daniel Barban Levin was one of the original residents of Slonim Woods 9. Beginning the moment Daniel set foot on Sarah Lawrence’s idyllic campus and spanning the two years he spent in the grip of a megalomaniac, this brave, lyrical, and redemptive memoir reveals how a group of friends were led from college to a cult without the world even noticing.

Shortlisted for the UK Literacy Association's Academic Book Award 2021 There is an increasing trend in teachers using graphic novels to get their students excited about reading and writing, using both original stories and adaptations of classic works by authors such as Homer, Shakespeare, and the Brontes. However, there is surprisingly little research available about which pedagogies and classroom practices are proven to be effective. This book draws on cutting-edge research, surveys and classroom observations to provide a set of effective methods for teaching with graphic novels in the secondary English language arts classroom. These methods can be applied to a broad base of uses ranging from understanding literary criticism, critical reading, multimodal composition, to learning literary devices like foreshadowing and irony. The book begins by looking at what English language arts teachers hope to achieve in the classroom. It then considers the affordances and constraints of using graphic novels to achieve these specific goals, using some of the most successful graphic novels as examples, including Maus; Persepolis; The Nameless City; and American Born Chinese and series such as Manga Shakespeare. Finally, it helps the teacher navigate through the planning process to figure out how to best use graphic novels in their own classroom. Drawing on their extensive teaching experience, the authors offer examples from real classrooms, suggested lesson plans, and a list of teachable graphic novels organized by purpose of teaching.

A captivating action-packed adventure. BLINK TRAVELER is an addictive, chilling and stunning sequel to BLINK perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neal Shusterman. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. Secrets and betrayal… Brody wakes in the blue forest to a whole new reality and the ever present realization that he and his friends are at war far from home. When another of the tribe is attacked trust is shattered once again, and the attacker could be any one of them. A faraway kingdom… With the presence of two new arrivals the tribe learns of a human city on a faraway planet and that the war stretches far beyond their home in the blue forest. Sky finds herself conflicted and no longer able to contain her deep secrets — and she must reveal them to Brody. The shadow within… Brody finds himself in a whirlwind of conflicting ideas as he struggles to hold on and press forward amidst unimaginable trials. What makes matters worse - the shadow entity Arawn torments him at every turn while awake and asleep and his nightmares turned reality grow more and more familiar. Reviews: “I enjoyed the first book and getting to know each character and the storyline. Reading the second book not only answered a lot of questions but also allowed for further development of each character. The ending was phenomenal in tying things together and leaving it open for a third book( I hope)! All in all a great story! Would totally recommend reading!” “Best book I’ve read in a long time.. worth the purchase.. will take you into another world.. book deserves an award” “really liking the Blink series. If you're into YA sci fi, this series is worth your time. no doubt about it.”