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Relatable stories about children with diverse backgrounds bring social-emotional skills to life. These engaging titles by school counselor author Vicky Bureau promote a growth mindset, self-reliance, and the celebration of individual differences. Each book features Words to Know and After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Three women, from three different continents and separated by generations, share stories of coming to the United States. Sarah's great-great grandmother Manya fled the Cossacks in the Ukraine at the turn of the twentieth century. Grace's mom escaped with her family during the Iranian revolution in 1979. Raquel and her family fled gang violence in El Salvador in the 2010s. These three stories, all accounts of the authors' real family stories Manya is legendary author Jane Yolen's grandmother high

Whimsical stories provide important life lessons on diversity, inclusivity, and kindness, as well as social emotional themes relevant to all ages including self-acceptance, quieting the mind, and loving oneself. Expressive language will delight young readers while building vocabulary.

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 play

There was once a tiny man. One day, at the first sign of spring, he decided to pin a note to a tree that said FRIEND WANTED. Then he sat down on the step to wait. After ten days, he woke to find a cold nose in his hand. Beside him was a big dog with a beautiful curve in its tail. The tiny man had made a friend at last. They play and walk and laugh every day. But then the girl in the polka dot dress comes to the step. The little man watches as the dog put his soft muzzle into the girl's hand and

Young readers get a front-row seat to historical events in the Tales of Young Americans series.

Teen Guide to Life Skills equips young adults with essential knowledge on budgeting, transportation, renting accommodations, securing employment and more. These skills empower teens to thrive independently in life.

Teen Guide to Social and Emotional Skills informs teen readers about the benefits of using social and emotional skills at school, at home, with friends, and in the community. The books explore several of these skills, using engaging narratives and vivid examples to show how practicing them can help teens lead healthy and happy lives. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

These volumes compile real stories written by young adults about drugs and alcohol, family issues, mental health and self-image, and other common problems. Framed by expertly written introductions that contextualize the central issues and accompanied by Side Bars offering vital information and resources for readers, these stories are relatable and empathetic guides for teenagers that will make them feel less alone as they confront life's challenges.

Teens Dealing with Adversity grapples with some of the common challenges that teenagers face in today's world. Topics include addiction, learning disorders, mental illness, online bullying, and sexual violence. The series both familiarizes teens with these serious issues and offers ideas for where to find help and support. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.