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Paperback. Zustand: Good. New York Times bestselling author of One Last Word and Coretta Scott King award-winning Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes offers fresh novel in verse story about young heartbreak and hope.For twelve years, Joylin Johnson's life has been just fine. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. Then, everything suddenly seemed to change all at once. Her best girl friend is now flirting with her best guy friend. Her clothes seem all wrong. Jake is acting weird, and basketball isn't the same. And worst of all, there is this guy, Santiago, who appears from . . . where? What lengths will Joy go to--and who will she become--to attract his attention? In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, heart-tugging story.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. New York Times bestselling author of One Last Word and Coretta Scott King award-winning Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes offers fresh novel in verse story about young heartbreak and hope.For twelve years, Joylin Johnson's life has been just fine. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. Then, everything suddenly seemed to change all at once. Her best girl friend is now flirting with her best guy friend. Her clothes seem all wrong. Jake is acting weird, and basketball isn't the same. And worst of all, there is this guy, Santiago, who appears from . . . where? What lengths will Joy go to--and who will she become--to attract his attention? In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, heart-tugging story.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A guy whose father ripped his heart out too.You and me, Ishmael, we're brothers, two dark sons. Destroyed, lost, and isolated, the perspectives of two teenage boys--modern-day Sam, and biblical Ishmael--unite over millennia to illustrate the power of forgiveness.Grimes's commanding metaphors (Look at you, mother, / trembling, / a bowshot away, / your tears/ the only water/ for miles, says the exiled Ishmael), authoritative style, and complex characterizations are uniquely compelling. --Publisher's Weekly starred reviewThe simple words eloquently reveal what it's like to miss someone . but even more moving is the struggle to forgive and the affection each boy feels for the baby that displaces him. The elemental connections and the hope . will speak to a wide audience. --Booklist starred review.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Melodye Benson Rosales (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Melodye Benson Rosales (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Steptoe, Javaka (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Steptoe, Javaka (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Taylor III, Theodore (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "Lends the 'attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day." --Booklist "Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Acclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends, and of feeling thankful. An inspirational and useful picture book that's perfect for educators, parents, and aspiring poets. What does it mean to connect with someone? What does it mean to feel thankful? Award-winning poet Nikki Grimes and Caldecott Honor artist Cozbi A. Cabrera honor human relationships--from family to friendships to community bonds--and the moments that bring us together. Beautiful and rhythmic, the text is written in a variety of poetic styles and forms, including letter poems, haikus, and riddles, among others. Richly detailed illustrations accompany each poem, making this a perfect pick for family as well as storytime sharing. Cabrera, Cozbi A. (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Award-winning author Nikki Grimes's beloved novel in verse Garvey's Choice is now a graphic novel, imaginatively and dramatically illustrated by Little Shaq artist Theodore Taylor III. School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading--anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself and a way to finally reach his distant father--by speaking the language of music instead of the language of sports. Garvey's Choice was a School Library Journal Best Book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, a Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book, and a Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Honor Book. With Theodore Taylor III's full-color illustrations, this graphic novel edition is enthralling and inspiring. Taylor III, Theodore (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "Lends the 'attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day." --Booklist "Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Acclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends, and of feeling thankful. An inspirational and useful picture book that's perfect for educators, parents, and aspiring poets. What does it mean to connect with someone? What does it mean to feel thankful? Award-winning poet Nikki Grimes and Caldecott Honor artist Cozbi A. Cabrera honor human relationships--from family to friendships to community bonds--and the moments that bring us together. Beautiful and rhythmic, the text is written in a variety of poetic styles and forms, including letter poems, haikus, and riddles, among others. Richly detailed illustrations accompany each poem, making this a perfect pick for family as well as storytime sharing. Cabrera, Cozbi A. (illustrator). …

paperback. Zustand: Fair. Cabrera, Cozbi A. (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Ford, George (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Ford, George (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNER ? A heartfelt exploration of adolescence, this novel celebrates the essence of poetry and the unifying strength of sharing one's voice.?Rich and complex.??Kirkus Reviews?Readers will enjoy the lively, smart voices that talk bravely, about real issues and secret fears. A fantastic choice.??BooklistBehind every voice is a story waiting to be told.When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon they?re having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are opening up and taking on the risky challenge of self-revelation. There?s Lupe, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha, needing an outlet for her anger after her mother OD?s. Janelle, struggling to come to terms with her body image.Through the poetry they share and narratives in which they reveal their most intimate thoughts, eighteen teenagers show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNER ? A heartfelt exploration of adolescence, this novel celebrates the essence of poetry and the unifying strength of sharing one's voice.?Rich and complex.??Kirkus Reviews?Readers will enjoy the lively, smart voices that talk bravely, about real issues and secret fears. A fantastic choice.??BooklistBehind every voice is a story waiting to be told.When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon they?re having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are opening up and taking on the risky challenge of self-revelation. There?s Lupe, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha, needing an outlet for her anger after her mother OD?s. Janelle, struggling to come to terms with her body image.Through the poetry they share and narratives in which they reveal their most intimate thoughts, eighteen teenagers show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Ford, George (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ford, George (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNER ? A heartfelt exploration of adolescence, this novel celebrates the essence of poetry and the unifying strength of sharing one's voice.?Rich and complex.??Kirkus Reviews?Readers will enjoy the lively, smart voices that talk bravely, about real issues and secret fears. A fantastic choice.??BooklistBehind every voice is a story waiting to be told.When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon they?re having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are opening up and taking on the risky challenge of self-revelation. There?s Lupe, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha, needing an outlet for her anger after her mother OD?s. Janelle, struggling to come to terms with her body image.Through the poetry they share and narratives in which they reveal their most intimate thoughts, eighteen teenagers show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Ford, George (illustrator).

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zunon, Elizabeth (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book Paris has just moved in with the Lincoln family, and she isn't thrilled to be in yet another foster home. She has a tough time trusting people, and she misses her brother, who's been sent to a boys' home. Over time, the Lincolns grow on Paris. But no matter how hard she tries to fit in, she can't ignore the feeling that she never will, especially in a town that's mostly white while she is half black. It isn't long before Paris has a big decision to make about where she truly belongs.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book Paris has just moved in with the Lincoln family, and she isn't thrilled to be in yet another foster home. She has a tough time trusting people, and she misses her brother, who's been sent to a boys' home. Over time, the Lincolns grow on Paris. But no matter how hard she tries to fit in, she can't ignore the feeling that she never will, especially in a town that's mostly white while she is half black. It isn't long before Paris has a big decision to make about where she truly belongs.…

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book Paris has just moved in with the Lincoln family, and she isn't thrilled to be in yet another foster home. She has a tough time trusting people, and she misses her brother, who's been sent to a boys' home. Over time, the Lincolns grow on Paris. But no matter how hard she tries to fit in, she can't ignore the feeling that she never will, especially in a town that's mostly white while she is half black. It isn't long before Paris has a big decision to make about where she truly belongs.…