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Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her husband's furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and determination, invented her unique cupboard bed. She built more than a piece of furniture. She built a life far away from slavery, a life where her sweet dreams could come true.

Sweet Laba Congee

Yan'er is excited to help her grandmother prepare Laba congee for the Laba congee festival. It's a lot of work-organizing, cleaning, and preparing the ingredients, then cooking it on a wood-burning stove. It smells so good, even a puppy can't resist the aroma. Then Yan'er must carry some of the Laba congee to share with men and women in the village. And after she finally fills her own belly, Yan'er discovers that leftover Laba congee has other uses too.

Sweet Life

Get a taste of the Sweet Life with a series that oozes fun flavours. Each title features a real-life confectionary, ice cream parlour, cookie shop, or cupcakery that has taken a bite out of the world of desserts. Readers will discover the history of their sugary sweets, learn how they’re made, and then get the chance to make their own! Sweet Life is a series that will have kids coming back for seconds.

Sweet Unrest

For as long as she can remember, Lucy Aimes has been plagued by a dark, recurring dream of drowning. But when her family moves to an old plantation outside New Orleans, she starts having intense new dreams, vivid scenes of a bygone era filled with people she shouldn't know but does. Searching for answers to her haunting visions, Lucy reluctantly descends into the city's mystical culture. What she finds is Alex, a charming but mysterious boy who behaves as if they've known each other forever. Lucy shouldn't be so drawn to him . . . but she is. As she tries to solve the mystery surrounding Alex, a centuries-old vendetta unspools around her, resulting in a vicious murder. Now trapped in a dangerous crossfire, Lucy must act fast to save her future—and everyone she loves.

Swimming with Sharks (Bolt)

From the mighty great white to the alienlike goblin shark, earth's oceans are full of sharks. With speed, strength, and stealth, they make the perfect predators. They also make the ideal reading topics for young readers. Through diagrams, labeled images, and other graphics, this series emphasizes visual literacy while diving into the lives, habitats, and diets of the creatures children love to learn about.

Swing for Samara, A

Marco and Samara are best pals and have fun doing all sorts of activities together. But there's one thing they can't do together...swing. That's because wheelchairs don't fit on swings. So, Marco and the other kids at school decide to raise money for swings all kids can use. Inspired by the true story of the students at Glen Lake Elementary in the Hopkins school district in Minnesota, A Swing for Samara celebrates the power of compassion and inclusion and highlights the many ways accessible playground equipment benefits all children.

Swoop List, The

A swoop list is a list of girls who have bad reputations in a school or area. This series explores the lives of five girls victimized by such a list. The cast of characters is diverse, and each young woman follows a different path before she's persecuted for being on the list. Together, they find a way to rise above the hateful list.

Sylvan Dell Series

The Sylvan Dell Series of books feature picture books that excite children's imaginations and that are artistically spectacular. Free online resources and support offers students and teachers additional learning tools. This is a great fit for teachers with projection or smartboards, or for any child with computer access.

Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree

Bold, adventurous Sylvia Rose loves visiting the animals and trees of the forest. The girl and her favourite cherry tree share almost everything, including dancing and stories, but they can't travel the world together because the tree is rooted deep in the earth. Determined to overcome this obstacle, Sylvia Rose enlists her animal friends to uproot the glorious tree, and Sylvia and the tree set off globetrotting together, taking in the wonders of the world from the Eiffel Tower to the Sydney Opera House, each sight more amazing than the last. Back home in the forest, however, the animals begin to suffer without the food and shelter of their life-sustaining cherry tree. Can the tree give up her newfound freedom and return to her role in the forest ecosystem?

Sylvie (Calico)

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate. This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big, and want to do great things. (It will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies.) No matter what gets in Sylvie’s way, your readers will root for Sylvie to succeed, project after project.

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