girls

"A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, 'Black Girl Rising' alchemizes the sorrow and strength of the past into the brilliant gold of the future, sweeping young readers of all backgrounds into a lyrical exploration of what it means to be Black, female, and glorious"--Provided by publisher.

"The Fairy Garden is a delightful story of a young girl who finds fairies in her garden, who deliver a message to her about protecting their habitat"--Provided by publisher.

"Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends, family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community"--Provided by publisher.

When both a classmate's DIY robot and the class hamster go missing, Detective Wednesday Nadir and her service dog, Woof, must use the scientific method to solve two cases at once.

"This title examines some of the diverse struggles that families face, offering helpful suggestions on how to cope, grow, and move forward. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Amazon.com.

"This title navigates the various ways people can show leadership and become effective leaders in their communities. It also demonstrates how good leaders can inspire their followers to do great things. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

"Follows a young girl and an accomplished painter as they learn to observe the beauty and magic in each day. It's a story that will encourage you to pay attention, to make new discoveries, and to explore the unknown"--Amazon.

Bea and Cad wake up in the land of the Arsai--mysterious creatures who can predict the future. The Arsai's predictions for their planet Irpa don't look good now that the ominous bird Kest Ke Belenus has awoken and threatens to destroy it. Bea and Cad set out to visit the water spirit Lorgon in the hopes of finding a way to stop Kest and save their home.

"When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare. She's alone--left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten. As months pass, she escapes natural disasters, looters, and wild animals. But Maddie's most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she faces every day"--Amazon.

"Olive is balancing the too-many things she wants to do with the too-few hours in the day to do them. When everything adds up, suddenly it's crunch time! It's no secret that Olive loves trying new things. Between taking guitar lessons, making a short film, joining Berry Scouts, and leading the charge on her school's dress code reform, Olive has her hands full! But she enjoys being busy, so staying on track with her jam-packed schedule should be no problem...right? As weeks fly by, it gets harder and harder for Olive to find time for her activities, never mind time for herself. Will she be able to accomplish her goals, or will all her sizzle turn to fizzle?"--Provided by publisher.