Twelve-year-old Luca Verani has his future all mapped out: who needs school when he's going to take over his family's ice cream cafe? But then his aunt announces she's selling the struggling business and Luca realises that his nonna's memory is disappearing. Plus, he's starting high school and one of his best friends Sitara is being targeted by ......
In this powerful story of resilience and hope, one girl observes her community through the changing rhythm of each season. In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, one girl watches the seasons go by. Winter's rhythm brings hearty soups. Spring's rhythm brings soft breezes and pale yellow afternoons. Through it ......
An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes
In growing numbers, athletes are speaking up about their struggles with mental illness-including high-profile stars such as Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, Simone Biles, and Naomi Osaka. More disclosures are surely on the way, as athletes recognize that their openness can help others and inspire those around them. In Mind Game: An Inside Look at the ......
African Americans Fighting for Freedom at Home and Abroad
The rousing story of the Double V Campaign, started during World War II to encourage Black Americans to fight for freedom overseas and at home. When the United States entered World War II, young African Americans across the country faced a difficult dilemma. Why should they risk their lives fighting for freedoms in other nations that they did not ......
An inspiring and eye-opening look at the unsung women of the Civil Rights Movement. The impact on the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Thurgood Marshall, and other men are rightfully told with reverence in history books; yet, for decades the women toiling both in the forefront and behind the scenes have been ......
A Therapeutic Doodling Workbook for Children Who Feel Sad or Low
Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, this doodling workbook helps children aged 8+ explore and understand their feelings of sadness and work towards building more happiness in their lives. Children can complete the tasks by themselves or with guidance from the adults supporting them.
Exploring childhood perfectionism, The Elf, The Princess and the Impossible Shoe sees a shoemaker elf tasked with making a pair of shoes for the Princess. Through the elf's fear that the shoes won't be perfect and the pressure she puts on herself, the story offers children aged 5+ skills to understand and overcome their perfectionist feelings.
This empowering guide offers young people an interactive resource to help them explore their gender identity. with practical tips on understanding gender expression and mental health to advice on how to support friends and build confidence, this is the perfect guide for those at the beginning of their journey looking to live more authentic lives
Strategies for Better Emotional Regulation and Peer Relationships in Children and Teens
This is the go-to-guide for educators and carers who want to support a child or teen with emotional regulation; conflict resolution and the development of emotional literacy.
