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Told in two voices, Jules, whose father is restoring an abandoned house, and a girl who lived there a century before begin to communicate and slowly, the girl's tragic story is revealed.

Being a girl is so much fun! Every day is an opportunity to be kind, be helpful, read a book, make a friend, hug the people you love, fly a kite, climb a tree, throw a ball higher than you ever have before! This book is filled with many girls, all doing what they love. Meet Clara who loves to water the flowers in her garden, Sara who loves to whisper in her grandfather's ear, Eloise who loves to hula hoop, and Amelia who loves to shop. But life has...

Growing up in the ‘50s with a single mother and no father, Hope is a loner with a wonderful imagination. The letters she writes to her imaginary friend, Grace, help her cope with the difficult times in her life - her mother's sad days, their money worries, the pressures of not fitting in. On her eleventh birthday, Hope is shocked to learn that Grace is real. Hope decides that by finding Grace, their family will be healed. But, like most adventures,...

Ruby LaRue is an eleven-year-old girl with an enthusiastic zest for life. She and her shy, brilliant friend, Eleanor Bandaranaike, live in the quaint town of Paris, New Hampshire, located at the base of Sugar Mountain, an exclusive ski resort in the White Mountains. Every winter, Paris comes alive with "Outers," wealthy families who own ski condos and wear designer clothes, luxuries that Ruby and Eleanor (and most year-round residents of Paris) cannot...

"Sometimes it's hard to see so many presidents that don't look like me." Beginning with a simple but powerful observation, this delightful children's book is a call to action. It empowers and affirms the boundless potential in girls everywhere, while celebrating a powerful color. At once an inspiring testament to the strength, intellect, and passion that girls of all ages bring to our communities, The President Wears Pink also provides a timeless...

The media coins her the "Equinox Angel," the mysterious sixteen-year-old who saves the life of a young girl on the NYC subway. With a thick file on behavioral issues, Anastasija Volikov knows she's no angel. A ward of the state since the age of six, she's seen seven placements, has suffered physical and sexual abuse, has learned never to love or trust. She is a product of "The System." She is unreachable. Until she moves to Constance.

Even in the stillness of slumber, stories whirl around Munachi's head like great gusts of wind carrying message-filled notes addressed just to her, hoping that one day, a gust so strong will blast by and blow her into adventure. Try as she may, she simply cannot shush the swirling stories trapped inside her head. How about you? Have you ever been asked how you feel and not known the answer? Or felt lost in a familiar place? This is Munachi. She's...

Nina's melodic voice fills the air when she sings, but her elderly neighbour Michael cherishes the quiet while reading his beloved books. Though Nina means no harm, her passionate performances disrupt Michael's peace. Tension mounts as Michael struggles to focus over Nina's escalating arias. When Michael finally snaps and silences her song, an uneasy quiet settles between them. Both realize how much they've grown to appreciate what the other brings...

A grandfather navigates the challenges of Alzheimer's with the help of his precious four year old granddaughter. Their shared love for marbles, woodwork, and an imaginary golden goose bind them together beyond his lifetime.

The story introduces the concept of infertility to children. It is a gentle tale written in the form of a legend, encompassing the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion. It focuses on the strength of women and seeks to instill hope in the reader.