Phil Shapiro

A heartwarming and inspiring story about a man who finds his voice through animals. Despite struggling with a stutter, he can fluently communicate with animals and becomes their champion. Follow his journey to fulfill his promise and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. This beautifully illustrated book explores the power of communication beyond words.

This book offers a playbook for passive programming that is cheap, fun, and inclusive for all library customers. It supports reading initiatives, fosters engagement, and encourages visit frequency - all while taking up little programming budget. Anyone can use this playbook, whether they work with seniors, children, adults, or teens. It offers ideas for spontaneous, relevant programming that responds to current events and media, and is always fresh and funny.

This guide by a psychologist and teen expert provides ten tips for teen girls to create and maintain healthy friendships, with insights from older teen girls who have been through it themselves. Grounded in evidence-based therapy, this engaging guide includes thought-provoking exercises and quizzes to help improve social connections and boost confidence. Perfect for teens who need help navigating the pressures of social life.

Los catorce relatos que integran este volumen de Saroyan comparten la voz intensa y poética de Aram Garoghlanian, un despierto muchacho norteamericano de familia armenia que extrae de cada experiencia su propia lección vital. Aram recuerda su infancia y adolescencia en Fresno, California, y en sus historias, de índole iniciática, dibuja un paisaje realista de matices líricos habitados por personajes de lo más pintoresco.

Discover what your library can truly offer with Expect More by award-winning author David Lankes. This insightful guide sheds light on what you should be expecting from your local library, and offers an eye-opening take on the potential benefits you may not even know exist.

Unlocking Potential is a thought-provoking book that explores urban education from an overlooked perspective - incarcerated students. The author, Hilderbrand Pelzer III, draws on his experiences in managing diverse urban schools, including a high school inside a prison, to provide insights into the challenges facing educators in poor neighborhoods. Through inspiring stories and practical advice, Pelzer encourages educators of all levels to tackle daunting issues in urban education and affect positive change. This book is a must-read for those interested in improving K-12 education and expanding opportunities for struggling youths.

This guide provides best practices for creating inclusivity and safety for LGBT+ students in K-12 schools. With real-life scenarios, a glossary, and further resources, educators will learn how to update policies, enhance curricula, and support youth. The book can be used by individuals or entire districts to create a welcoming and affirming environment for all students. Featuring postcards from PostSecret and an afterword by James Lecesne, co-founder of The Trevor Project, this guide is a vital resource for anyone wanting to create a safer learning environment.