Bryan Patrick Avery
2) Shaw's solo
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Shaw loves to sing and dreams of becoming a star but when he is asked to perform a solo for the mayor he needs the help of his classmates to overcome his nervousness and sing.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Emily has trouble simultaneously managing her wheelchair and passing the ball in her class's games of floor hockey, so classmates Dmitry and Ryan offer to help her improve--first lesson is learn to relax and not get nervous. Includes a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
It is Mordecai's first day in Mr. Grizley's class, and before he can really introduce himself it is time for the school assembly--but when the scheduled magic show is canceled Mordecai steps in and reveals that he has brought some magic tricks of his own.
6) Rahma's gift
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rahma has a gift for helping her classmates resolve their arguments, but when her best friend Madison gets mad at her, she is not sure what to do.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Zoe is feeling overwhelmed by a special project in math. She decides to work on it over recess, but the extra time isn't enough to complete the work. A chat with Mr. Grizley reminds Zoe that everyone can use a little help sometimes. Will she ask for the help she needs to complete the project? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused book can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Max the fox and his siblings are ready for their big magic show. Max is the main act, and he doesn't want any help. He is the best magician, and he's in charge. When his bossy ways put the show at risk, Max must change his ways and learn to cooperate. After all, cooperation is the real magic!
11) Chad's Big Goal
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The students in Mr. Grizley's class are each setting a goal for themselves. Chad sets a goal to run to the top of a big hill near school. But when it comes time to tackle his goal, he starts to doubt himself. Will Chad reach his big goal? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused story can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.
12) Alijah's Garden
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Alijah has planted a pea plant in an abandoned field behind the school. The only problem is the rest of the field is a mess with weeds and trash everywhere. Principal Bueno agrees that if Mr. Grizley's class can clean up the field, Alijah can save his plant and maybe even start a garden. How will the class tackle this huge project? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused book can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Earl the elephant makes the perfect clubhouse for his friends-or so he thinks. He's shocked when his friends don't like it! Then a new friend shows Earl how the clubhouse is perfect for Earl, but that everyone is different. He learns to look beyond himself and include everyone's needs to make the clubhouse truly perfect for everyone.
14) Camila's Plan
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
After becoming class president, Camila makes some decisions that upset some of her classmates. She tells Mr. Grizley that she can't be class president, but he doesn't let her give up. Will Camila find a way to be a good leader to her class? Readers of this social-emotional-learning-focused book can enjoy a related activity at the end of the story.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved--even when they faced huge challenges. You'll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality, and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Seventh-grader Gabriella Carter, goalie for Stratford Park Middle School, was given the treasured medal of professional soccer star Shaune Covington to hold for a week, but now it has disappeared from her backpack; clearly somebody took it, and it is up to Gabriella and her friends to gather clues, check alibis, and figure out who took the precious medal--and why.
17) Off base
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jayden is only one stolen base away from the school record, when he is suddenly kicked off the team, accused of cheating on a math test, and the "proof" is found in his locker; apparently someone is trying to prevent him from setting the record by framing him, and he enlists the help of Lindsey, the school reporter, to gather clues and figure out which of his teammates has it in for him--and do it before the final game.
Publisher
Orca Books Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories and recipes about antiracism from 21 North American children's authors."--
"What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake, frying plantains or cooking rice? The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) is a celebration of food, family, activism and resistance in the face of racism. In this anthology featuring stories and recipes from 21 diverse and award-winning North...