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If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But, one afternoon, on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned.

1941, Lodz. When nineteen-year-old Jewish ballerina Eleonore Kantor arrives at the Lodz ghetto, she quickly learns how easy it is to break a person’s spirit. After the Nazis murder her mother before her eyes, she is left with nothing but a pair of ballet slippers. Painstakingly hand-stitched by her mother, they were a gift to remind Eleonore to continue pursuing her dream of becoming a ballerina, no matter what. Determined to find light even in the darkest of places, Eleonore joins the ghetto resistance to open a secret ballet studio for the children.

When Joey's mom, Aurora, is released from jail early, the community of Flatwoods is on top of its head. What should be a heartfelt homecoming ends up being awkward and strained. Joey and Hunter are looking to the future, but Aurora is having trouble adjusting to life as a free woman. Meanwhile, Hunter's dad, Garrett, is coming into his own. With a newfound love, he's got high hopes. Will his loyalty to his son and late wife hold him back? He has to make a decision. One that could threaten Hunter's relationship, as well as his.

When Dooley has to visit his dad, he's not happy at all. After some convincing from Walt, he decides to go. What he finds is far from what he was expecting. To complicate things more, he has a good time. Then, on the way home, his mom reveals that they've been seeing one another. They might even give their relationship another go. Unfortunately, that decision triggers a whole new series of problems—problems that may move him away from the love of his life and Dooley Hollow... forever.

What I Need 2 Succeed lists 26 character traits from A to Z that are common to all people of success. These values will become a person’s anchor as they row their boat through the uncharted waters of life.  

Life's been going well for Waylon since his Mom got a promotion. Four years ago, they picked up and moved across state lines in search of a better life. Despite the changes, they never lost sight of their roots. With Scooter working hard, too, the boys almost have enough money to get married and start a life of their own. When Scooter gets a call, it's news that could change their lives forever. Are they strong enough to brave the storms coming their way, or will all their hopes and dreams end in heartbreak?

If Glow Up started your journey, Glow Up 2 takes it further—into the heart of self-love, purpose, and growth. This is not just a sequel. It is a deeper guide for teen girls ready to embrace their values, passions, and power—even when life gets messy.

"Navigating Teen Challenges 2.0: Beyond the Triple 'A' Blueprint" es una guía poderosa e inspiradora para adolescentes y adultos jóvenes en el viaje hacia el autodescubrimiento, la resiliencia y el éxito. Escrito por Axel Desarden, un sobreviviente de siete heridas de bala en el Bronx, este libro va más allá de las guías de autoayuda tradicionales y proporciona una hoja de ruta integral para navegar las complejidades de la adolescencia.

When Ember learns of a stone that will help them better blend in at school, a journey to the legendary Phoenix Forest is the only solution to their problem. Though the trip starts off exciting, Ember and their companions swifty discover their path isn’t as easy as they thought it would be. Will the prize be worth the cost they may need to pay? Those fighting to show witches are superior to non-magic users find it easy to manipulate the masses.

The riveting New York Times bestseller and Stonewall Book Award winner that will make you rethink all you know about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment. Artfully, compassionately, and expertly told, Dashka Slater's The 57 Bus is a must-listen nonfiction book that chronicles the true story of an agender teen who was set on fire by another teen while riding a bus in Oakland, California.

Die Fortsetzung der ungewöhnlichsten Coming-Out-Geschichte aller Zeiten. Heimlich ein Sextoy auf einer Secondhand-Plattform zu kaufen, war Damians schlechteste und beste Idee zugleich. Denn obwohl die Aktion ihn seine Beziehung gekostet hat, fand er so heraus, was er wirklich will: Emil. Der hatte das Toy zwar nur als Scherz eingestellt, aber die Online-Chats zwischen ihnen haben Damian endgültig klar gemacht: Ich stehe auf Jungs!

As the three attempt to expose and stop a tragedy that could kill thousands, they end up framed as the bioterrorists responsible for this exact crime, and a team of hitmen is dispatched to hunt them down. As they grapple with their own growing pains, Hashi, Alex, and Maryam hurry to outrun the disaster, prove that they are innocent, and do what they feel is right.

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editor's Choice On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes a harrowing and enlightening look at the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II— from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin Just seventy-five...

If self-doubt, insecurity, or social anxiety often stop you from being you, it could be limiting your life progress and personal growth. And it's totally exhausting. Discover how you can change this!

Fighting Censorship: A Handbook for Pushing Back on Book Bans equips listeners with arguments against the common reasons that are given to ban books in schools and public libraries. In September 2021, the school board in York, Pennsylvania, voted to remove many books from school libraries in its community. The Panther Anti-Racist Union (PARU) at Central York High School, comprised of four students and two advisors, successfully fought the ban by organizing protests and media interviews to raise awareness.

Brock and Wyatt have returned, and this time, the tables have turned. Brock is tired of seeing his dad Joey sitting at home by himself every night. Now, that the boy's relationship is secure, it's high time they find someone who can make Joey as happy as they are. The solution to their problem might be closer than they think. A friend of Wyatt's mom is in town, and just like Joey, she's unattached.