The bestselling inspirational, upbeat collection of relatable lessons from the teen sensation, Mackenzie Ziegler—an award-winning dancer, singer/songwriter, and actress. Growing up is hard, but growing up in the spotlight is even harder. However, Mackenzie Ziegler is taking it all in stride, thanks to her positive attitude on life. From getting her start on Dance Moms, to her sold-out tour alongside Johnny Orlando, there’s nothing that she can’t do. In Kenzie’s Rules for Life, the dance prodigy, singer/songwriter, actress, and model offers her advice on friendship, family, fitness, style, and positivity. She shares lessons drawn from her own experiences for those navigating through their tween years on how to be happy, healthy, and confident in all aspects of their lives. The book also features a foreword by her sister Maddie Ziegler, author of the New York Times bestseller The Maddie Diaries.

Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags. When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help. Beautifully written in African American Vernacular English, this poetic picture book includes back matter with information about how plastic winds up in our oceans and examples of people--some of them kids, like Kenzie--who have worked to protect the sea. Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.

Jeff and Kenzie have had a perfect wedding reception, and the Dwyer family is now whole again. Jeff and his sons couldn't be happier. As the school year approaches, is Aleck's biggest problem jitters at the prospect of being away from his new mother? Or is it dealing with the returning bully? These things are normal and could happen to anyone. But Aleck's situation turns out to be far from normal. When Aleck is seriously injured in an accident during a class, forcing Jeff and Kenzie to come and investigate, the evidence that Kenzie discovers suggests that this apparent accident is actually part of a bigger plan concocted by none other than Cam Rowan and the real target is Jeff. When Rowan decides to take more direct action to get what he wants, Kenzie, despite having retired as an operative, must once again use her skills to find Rowan and protect those she loves. Kenzie's adversaries discover that she will do whatever it takes to defend her family, like a mother panther protecting her cubs, including deadly force if necessary.

In Bost, PIs Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro investigate the death of an African-American cleaning lady, gunned down in a burst of Uzi fire. A tale of street gang violence and of the racial divide between black and irish.

Finally part of the popular crowd, Kenzie begins spending too much money on clothes, avoiding church, and dating her best friend's boyfriend behind her back, but a serious car accident and its aftermath force her to make things right with her friends, and with God.

“[Lehane has] emerged from the whodunit ghetto as a broader and more substantial talent....When it comes to keeping readers exactly where he wants them, Mr. Lehane offers a bravura demonstration of how it’s done.” —New York Times Moonlight Mile is the first Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro suspense novel in more than a decade from the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling master of the new noir, Dennis Lehane. An explosive tale of vengeance and redemption—the brilliant sequel to Gone, Baby, Gone—Moonlight Mile returns Lehane’s unforgettable and deeply human detective duo to the mean streets of blue collar Boston to investigate the second disappearance of Amanda McCready, now sixteen years old. After his remarkable success with Mystic River, Shutter Island, and The Given Day, the celebrated author whom the Washington Post praises as, “one of those brave new detective stylists who is not afraid of fooling around with the genre’s traditions,” returns to his roots—and the result, as always, is electrifying.

When modern meets medieval, Kenzie must help a squire get back to the past in this time-traveling fantasy adventure! A DIFFERENT KIND OF PRINCESS Kenzie hates that her family moved to a castle to start a Medieval-themed resort, but all that changes when a time-traveling squire needs Kenzie’s help to get back home to the past! From the best-selling creative team behind DC Superhero Girls, this is a perfect read for fans of Phoebe and her Unicorn, The Baby-Sitter’s Club, or Witches of Brooklyn. With a strong female protagonist and a diverse cast, KENZIE’S KINGDOM redefines what it means to be a princess. Having extreme social anxiety, Kenzie is finding it difficult to do anything save for the desire to blend into the background and not be seen. KENZIE’S KINGDOM is a coming-of-age story about a teenage girl who steps into her own power to save the day (and a time-traveling squire) – and to claim her own definition of queendom. The creator-owned KENZIE’S KINGDOM reunites the ORIGINAL creative team of Fontana & Garbowska of the bestselling DC SUPERHERO GIRLS and is the book they are most passionate about.

Have you ever had to show courage when something difficult happens and you have no idea what to do? That’s exactly how Kenzie felt when her daddy was deployed, until . . . In addition to a story of resilience, Kenzie’s Courage includes an Emotional Toolbox containing strategies to support families in transition and loss. About the Author Throughout her life, Theresa (Terry) Sonnleitner has worked steadfastly on behalf of children through education and leadership. Terry has worked as a teacher, school principal, and mentor to University of Arizona student teachers. She has focused her efforts on effectively building strong bonds with all who impact a student’s life. Her work to promote literacy has been recognized by the International Reading Association’s Nila Banton Smith Award, and by the Tucson Area Reading Council’s Celebrate Literacy Award. The state of Arizona presented Terry with the Circle of Honor Award for her outstanding educational leadership. Raised in a US Navy family with four siblings, she understands firsthand the effects of deployment, especially its impact upon her family. Terry lives in Tucson with her husband, Richard, and loves having her two children, their spouses, and four grandchildren living nearby Martha Damek has a passion for shaping the hearts and minds of young children through teaching, modeling, and guiding. An educator for over thirty-five years, Martha has held numerous positions, including early childhood teacher, elementary school teacher, special education teacher, and student teacher supervisor. She currently serves the students of Tucson Unified School District as a school guidance counselor and has gained first-hand experience while counseling students on the Davis Monthan Air Force Base. During her years at Davis Monthan, she acquired a vast knowledge of military culture and experience that helped her to provide culturally relevant interventions in order to best serve military families. Martha currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, Keith. They have one son, Ryan, who is also an educator. Sharon Loeff studied fine arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Following graduation, she created Shopworks, Inc., an industrial design and retail consultancy that involves every aspect of shopping center management, leasing, retailing, merchandising, and design. In 2009, her daughter unearthed Sharon’s art portfolio and questioned why her artistic skills had been placed on hold. This insightful question reignited Sharon’s passion for art and unleashed her artistic expression which has since been shared in art exhibits and in published book illustrations. Her talent, dedication, and commitment to Kenzie’s Courage serve as her gifts to children. Sharon lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her family.

When Kenzie picks out a small tree for her family's backyard, she promises to take care of it. It seems delicate, just like her mom, who doesn't always feel well. As the seasons change, her mom's health has ups and downs, and the tree sways in the wind and weather. Sometimes her mom is too tired to play, and they just cuddle. Other times, she has to go to the hospital. During the winter, she's away for many days. When a snowstorm hits, Kenzie frantically tries to keep the tree warm. And she worries: Has she broken her promise? But no matter the challenges, come springtime, the tree is still there, blossoming and strong—just like her mom, and just like Kenzie.