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Ketanji : justice jackson's journey to the u.s. supreme court

Magoon, Kekla,


"Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school. When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn't afford an attorney. Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court was unique: She's the only current Justice to have been a public defender and one of a few who went to public school. Her story is powerful and heartening, and it's a lesson in overcoming adversity by being true to yourself"--
Date Published:2023

"Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school. When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn't afford an attorney. Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court was unique: She's the only current Justice to have been a public defender and one of a few who went to public school. Her story is powerful and heartening, and it's a lesson in overcoming adversity by being true to yourself"--

Date Published:2023

Stars of the night : the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport

Stelson, Caren, 1951-


Booklist, February 2023. Horn Book Starred, January 2023. Kirkus Starred, November 2022. Publishers Weekly, January 2023. School Library Journal starred, February 2023. "The . . . true story of the Czech Kindertransport, which rescued 669 children from Nazi persecution on the eve of World War II"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Beware : R. L. Stine picks his favorite scary stories


"Parachute." Booklist, August 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2002. Horn Book, April 2003. Library Media Connection, February 2003. School Library Journal, October 2002. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Horror writer R. L. Stine shares his favorite scary tales, poems, and comics of all time, including two new stories of his own.
Date Published:2004

"Parachute." Booklist, August 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2002. Horn Book, April 2003. Library Media Connection, February 2003. School Library Journal, October 2002. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Horror writer R. L. Stine shares his favorite scary tales, poems, and comics of all time, including two new stories of his own.

Date Published:2004

Jessi's secret language

Martin, Ann M., 1955-


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Jessi's secret language / Ann M. Martin. Volume number from spine. "Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all--she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Front cover. Based on: Jessi's secret language / Ann M. Martin. Volume number from spine. "Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all--she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

The last mapmaker

Soontornvat, Christina,


Booklist, February 2022. Horn Book, March 2022. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus Starred, February 2022. Library Media Connection, March 2022. New York Times, April 2022. Pub Weekly, February 2022. School Library Journal starred, May 2022. "In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining--she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, February 2022. Horn Book, March 2022. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus Starred, February 2022. Library Media Connection, March 2022. New York Times, April 2022. Pub Weekly, February 2022. School Library Journal starred, May 2022. "In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining--she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2022

Dog Man unleashed

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Booklist, January 01, 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. School library journal, January 2017. School Library Journal, January 2017. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "Dog Man ... is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2021

Booklist, January 01, 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. School library journal, January 2017. School Library Journal, January 2017. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "Dog Man ... is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2021

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


Booklist. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal starred. Booklist, June 01, 2019. Booklist, June 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2019. Horn book starred, September 2019. Horn Book Starred, September 2019. Kirkus Review, June 2019. Kirkus, June 01, 2019. New York Times, December 2019. Pub Weekly, May 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 13, 2019. School Library Journal starred, August 2019. School library journal, August 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2019. Wilson Children's core collection. In graphic novel form, Raina Telegmeier relates her struggles with stress and anxiety as a child.
Date Published:2019

Booklist. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal starred. Booklist, June 01, 2019. Booklist, June 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2019. Horn book starred, September 2019. Horn Book Starred, September 2019. Kirkus Review, June 2019. Kirkus, June 01, 2019. New York Times, December 2019. Pub Weekly, May 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 13, 2019. School Library Journal starred, August 2019. School library journal, August 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2019. Wilson Children's core collection. In graphic novel form, Raina Telegmeier relates her struggles with stress and anxiety as a child.

Date Published:2019

The Baby-sitters club. 03, Mary Anne saves the day.

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


2007 edition: "lettering by John Green." 2015 & 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Horn Book, April 2016. Horn book guide, [Book 3] When The Baby-Sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father. But the worst happens when she finds herself in a baby-sitting emergency and can't turn to her friends for help. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2023

2007 edition: "lettering by John Green." 2015 & 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Horn Book, April 2016. Horn book guide, [Book 3] When The Baby-Sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father. But the worst happens when she finds herself in a baby-sitting emergency and can't turn to her friends for help. In graphic novel format.

Date Published:2023

Stacey's mistake

Crenshaw, Ellen T.,


Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect -- a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine -- Stacey's New York best friend -- and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?
Date Published:2023

Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect -- a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine -- Stacey's New York best friend -- and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?

Date Published:2023

Frank Einstein and the antimatter motor

Scieszka, Jon,


Booklist starred, September2014. Booklist, April2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September2014. Horn Book, April2015. Kirkus Review, July2014. Library Media Connection starred, March2015. Publishers Weekly, June2014. School Library Journal, August2014. Kid-denius Frank Einstein and his two robot pals invent an Antimatter Motor by combining all three states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. Then his arch-rival, T. Edison, shows up to steal his thunder at the Midville Science Fair.
Date Published:2014

Booklist starred, September2014. Booklist, April2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September2014. Horn Book, April2015. Kirkus Review, July2014. Library Media Connection starred, March2015. Publishers Weekly, June2014. School Library Journal, August2014. Kid-denius Frank Einstein and his two robot pals invent an Antimatter Motor by combining all three states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. Then his arch-rival, T. Edison, shows up to steal his thunder at the Midville Science Fair.

Date Published:2014

The mystery of the monarchs : how kids, teachers, and butterfly fans helped Fred and Norah Urquhart track the great monarch migration

Rosenstock, Barb,


Junior Library Guild. "Young Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarch butterfly. He wondered where monarchs spent the winter. No one knew. After he became an entomologist , Fred and his wife, Norah, tagged hundreds of butterflies, hoping to solve the mystery of the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a 'butterfly family,' a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts from three countries--Canada, the United States, and Mexico--to answer the question: Where do the monarchs go? Detailed materials in the back of the book include maps of monarch migration, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the cultural relevance of monarch butterflies in Mexico, as well as information on environmental efforts towards monarch conservation"--From the publisher's web site.
Date Published:2022

Junior Library Guild. "Young Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarch butterfly. He wondered where monarchs spent the winter. No one knew. After he became an entomologist , Fred and his wife, Norah, tagged hundreds of butterflies, hoping to solve the mystery of the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a 'butterfly family,' a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts from three countries--Canada, the United States, and Mexico--to answer the question: Where do the monarchs go? Detailed materials in the back of the book include maps of monarch migration, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the cultural relevance of monarch butterflies in Mexico, as well as information on environmental efforts towards monarch conservation"--From the publisher's web site.

Date Published:2022

Rufus the scrub does not wear a tutu

McEwan, James,


Sequel to: Whitewater scrubs. Rufus finds himself involved in both the football team and a ballet class. Despite the teasing from his friends, the ballet lessons may just save the football season.
Date Published:2007

Bone. [7], Ghost circles /

Smith, Jeff, 1960 February 27-


Map on endpapers in hardcover. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2008. The Bone cousins, along with Gran'ma Ben and Thorn, struggle to reach the safety of the city of Atheia, on a journey that has become increasingly bleak with the release of the Lord of the Locusts.
Date Published:2008

Pigskins to paintbrushes : the story of football-playing artist Ernie Barnes

Tate, Don,


Junior Library Guild. "He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field--that was an art. Young Ernie Barnes wasn't like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were 'supposed' to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft, and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful. He played for the Baltimore Colts (1959-60), Titans of New York (1960), San Diego Chargers (1960-62), and the Denver Broncos (1963-64). In 1965, Barnes signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada, but fractured his right foot, which ended his professional football career. Soon after, he met New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin, who was impressed by Barnes and his art. In 1966 Barnes had a debut solo exhibition in New York City, sponsored by Werblin at the Grand Central Art Galleries; all the paintings were sold. Barnes became so well-known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Good Times, and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. From award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate, Pigskins to Paintbrushes is the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of 'possible,' from the field to the canvas. The back matter includes Barnes's photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes's work can be seen"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2021

Junior Library Guild. "He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field--that was an art. Young Ernie Barnes wasn't like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were 'supposed' to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft, and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful. He played for the Baltimore Colts (1959-60), Titans of New York (1960), San Diego Chargers (1960-62), and the Denver Broncos (1963-64). In 1965, Barnes signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada, but fractured his right foot, which ended his professional football career. Soon after, he met New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin, who was impressed by Barnes and his art. In 1966 Barnes had a debut solo exhibition in New York City, sponsored by Werblin at the Grand Central Art Galleries; all the paintings were sold. Barnes became so well-known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Good Times, and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. From award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate, Pigskins to Paintbrushes is the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of 'possible,' from the field to the canvas. The back matter includes Barnes's photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes's work can be seen"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2021

Ivan : the remarkable true story of the shopping mall gorilla

Applegate, Katherine,


Contains biographical information. Booklist, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2015. Horn Book, April 2015. Library Media Connection starred, January 2015. Publishers Weekly, August 2014. School Library Journal, July 2014. Science Books and Films (A.A.A.S.), December 2015. Tells the story of a gorilla named Ivan who was brought to America as a baby to serve as an attraction to lure customers to a mall. Overtime, people grew concerned about his treatment and eventually protested until, at the age of twenty-seven, he was moved to a zoo where he could spend time outdoors with other gorillas. The back matter includes in-depth information about Ivan's life and experiences, a list of further resources, and a note from Ivan's main keeper at the zoo where he lived.
Date Published:2014

Contains biographical information. Booklist, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2015. Horn Book, April 2015. Library Media Connection starred, January 2015. Publishers Weekly, August 2014. School Library Journal, July 2014. Science Books and Films (A.A.A.S.), December 2015. Tells the story of a gorilla named Ivan who was brought to America as a baby to serve as an attraction to lure customers to a mall. Overtime, people grew concerned about his treatment and eventually protested until, at the age of twenty-seven, he was moved to a zoo where he could spend time outdoors with other gorillas. The back matter includes in-depth information about Ivan's life and experiences, a list of further resources, and a note from Ivan's main keeper at the zoo where he lived.

Date Published:2014

My kindergarten

Wells, Rosemary,


Information, stories, and rhymes explore the first year of school with the pupils in Miss Cribbage's kindergarten class.
Date Published:2004

Blue : a history of the color as deep as the sea and as wide as the sky

Brew-Hammond, Nana Ekua,


Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal. Booklist, October2021. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January2022. Horn Book, January2022. Kirkus Review, September2014. Library Media Connection, January2015. Pub Weekly, January2022. School Library Journal, August2014. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October2014. This picture book follows one color's journey throughout history--from ancient Afghan painters to 1905, when a chemical blue dye was created--and around the world, as it becomes the blue we know today.
Date Published:2022

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal. Booklist, October2021. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January2022. Horn Book, January2022. Kirkus Review, September2014. Library Media Connection, January2015. Pub Weekly, January2022. School Library Journal, August2014. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October2014. This picture book follows one color's journey throughout history--from ancient Afghan painters to 1905, when a chemical blue dye was created--and around the world, as it becomes the blue we know today.

Date Published:2022

Frankenstein makes a sandwich : and other stories you're sure to like, because they're all about monsters, and some of them are also about food...

Rex, Adam,


Frankenstein makes a sandwich -- The Creature from the Black Lagoon doesn't wait an hour before swimming -- The Phantom of the Opera can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- The Middlewich Witch-Watchers Club, a club sandwich which watches witches -- An open letter from Wolfman's best friend -- The Invisible Man gets a haircut -- The Phantom of the Opera still can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- Count Dracula doesn't know he's been walking around all night with spinach in his teeth -- The Mummy won't go to his eternal rest without a story and some cookies -- The Yeti doesn't appreciate being called Bigfoot -- If the Phantom of the Opera can't get "Pop goes the weasel" out of his head, he's going to freak out -- The Lunchsack of Notre Dame -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Henderson's five alarm chili -- Zombie, Zombie -- Now the Phantom of the Opera can't get "The girl from Ipanema" out of his head -- The Dentist -- The Phanotm of the Opera is considering giving up music and doing his haunting somewhere else -- Bigfoot can't believe you called him Yeti just now -- Godzilla pooped on my Honda. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Kirkus Starred, August 2006. Pub Weekly, August 2006. School Library Journal starred, September 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Stories in verse about the monster-sized problems Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot and other monsters have.
Date Published:2006

Frankenstein makes a sandwich -- The Creature from the Black Lagoon doesn't wait an hour before swimming -- The Phantom of the Opera can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- The Middlewich Witch-Watchers Club, a club sandwich which watches witches -- An open letter from Wolfman's best friend -- The Invisible Man gets a haircut -- The Phantom of the Opera still can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- Count Dracula doesn't know he's been walking around all night with spinach in his teeth -- The Mummy won't go to his eternal rest without a story and some cookies -- The Yeti doesn't appreciate being called Bigfoot -- If the Phantom of the Opera can't get "Pop goes the weasel" out of his head, he's going to freak out -- The Lunchsack of Notre Dame -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Henderson's five alarm chili -- Zombie, Zombie -- Now the Phantom of the Opera can't get "The girl from Ipanema" out of his head -- The Dentist -- The Phanotm of the Opera is considering giving up music and doing his haunting somewhere else -- Bigfoot can't believe you called him Yeti just now -- Godzilla pooped on my Honda. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Kirkus Starred, August 2006. Pub Weekly, August 2006. School Library Journal starred, September 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Stories in verse about the monster-sized problems Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot and other monsters have.

Date Published:2006

Escape from HorrorLand

Stine, R. L.


Escape from HorrorLand -- Enter HorrorLand -- Fear file. Lizzy and Luke are determined to find out what is luring kids to the creepy amusement park and trapping them there.
Date Published:2009

Ocean animals from head to tail

Roderick, Stacey,


Introduces physical characteristics of marine animals.
Date Published:2016