resilience

"After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her . . . not yet at least! . . . we follow Zahra's story as she glides across the floors of her house in her socks all the way to the ice rink . . . and as she repeatedly says ''not yet'' to naysayers--including herself--who try to convince her to stop pursuing her dream"--Provided by publisher.

"A girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land"--Provided by publisher.

Simple rhyming text tells the story of children building a boat.

Poverty-stricken Joseph bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.

Chronicles the changes brought upon a beloved family tree that must be uprooted and planted on new land.

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

Canta finds an old discarded guitar and must persevere through self-doubt to realize her dream of being a guitarrista.

Eleven-year-old Peijing and her family are adapting to their new life in Australia, but when cracks in her family life start to appear, she must find a way to cope with the uncertainties of her own little world and figure out where she fits in.

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

"Gregory Boyle, SJ, spends his days at Homeboy Industries accompanying ex-gang members as they rebuild their lives. Forgive Everyone Everything is a collection of his most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. These reflections, accompanied by street art from acclaimed artist and ex-gang member Fabian Debora, come together as a modern-day devotional that provokes and inspires readers from all walks of life".