SEL & Well-Being

*"This superb anthology of short stories, comics, and poems is fresh, funny, and full of authentic YA voices revealing what it means to be Mexican American . . . Not to be missed."--SLC, starred review *"Superlative . . . A memorable collection."...

★"Open, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. ...

Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school!"Leon is a superhero, whose powers are kindness and common sense. It's a really good book about a really good kid!" -- Jerry Craft, author and illustrator...

A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart who must defend her name from a class bully, from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school! But immediately...

Buzzy was a busy bee, a friendly, little honey bee. From Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih Slaiby, and debut author Theresa AlHayek comes a story about a brave little bee who never gives up. Buzzy Bee is excited to participate in the Colony's upcoming race...

A universal story about the everlasting bonds of friendship and love, from two award-winning creators. There are some things that only a best friend can do--hold your hand when reading a scary story, carry you safely across a river, bandage your hurts,...

A universal story about the everlasting bonds of friendship and love, from two award-winning creators. There are some things that only a best friend can do--hold your hand when reading a scary story, carry you safely across a river, bandage your hurts,...

Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be. It's the first day of...

The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about...

What happens when a child's favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table? In a classroom of sandwiches, four students stand out with their homemade, culturally-specific lunches. But before they can dig in and enjoy...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams! Why not you?...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams! Why not you?...

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a girl who's a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life Celina and her family follow both Mexican and United States traditions, and she revels in...

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American...

King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him--as long as they don't eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder Percival the King Penguin doesn't think he's asking for too much when he makes all the...

Two hamster roommates with wildly different personalities crammed in one cage--what could go wrong in this hilarious story about introverts versus extroverts? It's been two hundred and five days since Henry has had peace. That's because it's been two...

Skip right into this joyful, diverse, alphabetic picture book celebrating girls around the world. A, my name is ALBA and my sister's name is AYELÉN. We come from ARGENTINA and we are ADVENTUROUS. Girls from 26 different countries--Argentina to...

The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony. Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She...

Worms don't take good family photos, do they? Find out in this hilarious picture book from a Caldecott Honor illustrator and debut author about a young worm who comes to appreciate her very unusual family for who they are. Emma is excited for her worm...

In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the...