south philadelphia (philadelphia, pa.)

Nonbinary fourth-grader Riley is ready to clean out their room, and Riley never does anything on a small scale. So it's no surprise when a room declutter turns into a full house declutter, which turns into a full neighborhood sale with everyone involved. By the end of the day, Riley and their friends learn that sometimes memories are priceless, but it's important to let go.

Nonbinary fourth grader Riley and their friends learn how small, simple parks can be just as important and fun as fancy new parks.

Nonbinary fourth grader Riley and their friends are all in for Dress Like Your Favorite Character Day, but when everyone at school asks Riley for costume advice, they discover that the key to being a costume visionary is active listening and a big imagination.

"It's one hour until the curtain goes up, and nonbinary fourth-grader Riley and their classmates just had a disastrous dress rehearsal. How can they fix everything in time? Riley and their classmates find out that there are many ways to solve a problem, especially when the clock is ticking and fun is on the line"--Provided by publisher.

"Nonbinary fourth grader Riley loves story and craft time at the public library. They have been going since they were in preschool. However, the program is going to get cut due to funding issues. When the library asks for community engagement for their annual gala fundraiser, Riley is ready to help! Riley and the children's librarian bring magic, fun, and glitter to the gala. But will it be enough to make it the most glitterific gala of all time?"--Provided by publisher.

Three young girls, Shern, Victoria, and Bliss, must somehow find a way to cope with the worst experience of their lives when their mother's nervous breakdown results in them being placed in a foster home run by Mae, a compulsive gambler, and her mean-spirited daughter, Ramona.

Noon and Herbie experience a change in their relationship when they find two young girls on their doorstep in 1950s Philadelphia. The girls grow to be loving sisters who fall for the same man, a developer who wants to run a road through their African-American neighborhood--a project whose opposition forces are led by Noon.

Features colorful illustrations and poetic text that celebrate the sights and sounds of summertime in the city for African American girls.