A 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection A 2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens Macy's school officially classifies her as "disturbed," but Macy isn't interested in how others define her. She's got more pressing problems: her mom can't move off the couch, her dad's in prison, her brother's been kidnapped by Child Protective Services, and now her best friend isn't speaking to her. Writing in a dictionary format, Macy explains...

Through "instant messages," chronicles the struggles best friends Maddie, Angela, and Zoe face during their freshman year in college, each of them in a different state, two wondering if their romantic relationships will last, and one determining that roller derby is the key to keeping the trio close.

Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Sciencelooks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core...

"Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin--Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley--love their summers at camp. They get to hang out with their best friends, earn Lumberjane scout badges, annoy their no-nonsense counselor Jen. and go on supernatural adventures. That last one? A pretty normal occurrence at Miss Qiunzella's, where the woods contain endless mysteries. Today...

Living on Mars is such a drag! That's where Miri lives with her exobiologist parents who were transferred to the red planet for work. One day while doing her chores with her robotic dog Ruff, she makes a startling discovery that will make her re-evaluate whether living on Mars is so bad, after all! With full-color illustrations and a short chapter format, this 32-page sci-fi book will capture the interest of both reluctant and avid readers who enjoy...

The story's main character, Muzn, is a young girl living near the Strait of Hormuz and has a fear of public speaking because of her stutter. All Muzn wants is to hide and not speak, but her grandmother and butterfly sidekick Sama never allow her to give up and in fact take her on a journey that changes her perspective forever.

Introducing Coleen Style Queen - a fictional character inspired by the childhood of leading style icon, Coleen McLoughlin. This is a gorgeous series about boys, friendship, family and fashion. Coleen goes on holiday to Spain with her parents and little sister. She meets a cute boy and has a great time, but what about Coleen's crush Ben back at home... And can Coleen and her little sis win the hotel's talent contest? As well as a great story this book...

The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space is the second book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the tale of young Mae Jemison, the creative girl who became a doctor, an engineer, a dancer, and an astronaut. Mae Jemison teaches us that art and science are natural expressions of creativity and imagination. Nurture them both, and go where your dreams take you! The Girls Who Could is a fun, colorful series of stories about real women who have made...

Être une fille est tellement amusant! Chaque jour est une occasion d'être gentil, être utile, lire un livre, faire un ami, embrasser les gens que vous aimez, voler un cerf-volant, grimper à un arbre, lancer une balle plus élevé que vous avez jamais avant! Ce livre est rempli avec beaucoup de filles, tout en faisant ce qu'ils aiment. Rencontrez Clara qui aime arroser les fleurs dans son jardin, Sara qui aime chuchoter à l'oreille de son grand-père,...

"What's In the Way of Your Happiness" is not a prescription for happiness. There is no formula for that. It's instead the result of a continuous self-reflecting process that made Marilu Holmes realize that happiness is our default, and that the only reason we don't experience this natural state, is because of the beliefs that we have adopted as truthful in the past and that are stopping us from satisfying our unique desires. Her intention is to inspire...