In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family.
Soledad has always been able to escape into the stories she creates, just like her mother always could.
Apple has always felt a little different from her classmates.
These books provide middle schoolers a chance to dig more deeply into social issues and important historic events.
These girls show what true courage looks like in all kinds of ways, from standing up to bullies to facing fears to starting over in a new place. Readers are sure to make some new friends in these middle grade titles.
When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Dèja can't help but feel confused.
The following resources can help promote deeper understanding around the issues of racism and violence. They also can contribute to discussion of these topics with colleagues and students during this difficult time, even at a distance.
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The year is 1946. Teenagers Roberta and Tommy Lee just moved with their parents from Chinatown to the center of Metropolis, home to the famous hero, Superman. Tommy makes friends quickly, while Roberta pines for home.
Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video games with his best friend, Ganke, crushing on brainy, beautiful poet Alicia.