hope

A collection of one-page letters in which African-American grandmothers offer advice and insight into the best things in life.

Offers guidance and true stories about fear, strength, memories, sadness, and harmony to help find meaning and understanding after the death of a loved one.

Photographs and rhythmic text explore the meaning of hope and celebrate its power, especially in difficult times.

Rhyming text and color illustrations, inspired by the life of President Barack Obama, encourage children to hope and dream.

A picture book and "rap-along" audio CD by hip-hop artist Shaggy that teach the importance of hope through the story of a young boy whose mother inspires him with her love and positive outlook in difficult times.

Chelm is a town without luck until the day a beautiful red-haired woman with a purple hat shows the residents that there is something even better.

With their parents struggling to make ends meet, Lily and Ryan grow tired of always eating macaroni and cheese for supper and having their Grandma stay with them, but when Grandma hears their complaints she tells a story about the magic that snow angels can bring.

Four budding artists, a tap dancer, a poet, a singer, and an acrobat, who just happen to be pigs, live out their dreams and avoid becoming bacon.