Dee Romito crafts engaging stories for young readers, exploring themes of friendship and belonging. Her narratives often capture the essence of childhood adventure and the comfort of home, resonating with readers through their relatable characters and heartfelt situations. Romito's writing style is characterized by its warmth and accessibility, making complex emotions and experiences understandable for a middle-grade audience. She skillfully blends humor and sincerity to create memorable reading experiences that celebrate connection and discovery.
Skylar and Ella have been best friends since kindergarten, but lately they?ve been drifting apart. In order to fix their friendship, Ella creates a BFF Bucket List full of fun and heartfelt challenges for the girls to complete together. Will this list bring the girls closer together or drive them further apart?
Set in the enchanting backdrop of Venice, Italy, a twelve-year-old girl named Skyler embarks on a summer filled with excitement and adventure. As she chases a dream opportunity, readers can expect a humorous and engaging journey that captures the essence of friendship and exploration. This story serves as a companion to "The BFF Bucket List," promising a delightful mix of fun and heartfelt moments.
Having to move a lot because of her father's job, Kenzie is happy when an extended assignment allows her to enroll in a Las Vegas middle school, where she takes risks by revealing her crush, auditioning for a play, and running for student council.
Learn how and why a useful, 5000-year-old invention has become a threat to our planet--and what you can do about it--in this history of the simple straw. From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention. With bright illustrations and well-researched text, children can read about the inventors behind the straw’s technological advancements, including primary sources like patents, as well as how disposable plastic harms the environment. See the newest solutions, from plastic straw alternatives to activism by real kids like Milo Cress who started the Be Straw Free campaign when he was 11 years old. Learn about what kids can do to reduce plastic waste. The backmatter includes more information on the movement to stop plastic waste, action items kids can do, a bibliography, and additional resources on plastic pollution. Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
When kids of Fort Builders, Inc., go to summer camp, a friendly blanket fort competition turns serious.Kiara is super excited to go to Camp Firefly for the summer and be with all her friends, including the rest of Fort Builders, Inc. And this year, she can’t wait to enter the camp-wide CREATE contest. One lucky team will win the prize of building something from scratch, using all the DIY skills they show in the competition. Kiara and her cabin decide compete by making the best blanket fort ever—but Caleb and his cabin decide to do the same thing! Can they learn to work together, or will this epic blanket fort battle turn into an all-out cabin war?
A Pollution Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It
Exploring the atmosphere, this book delves into the impact of air pollution on the environment and highlights actionable steps individuals can take to improve air quality. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our air and encourages proactive measures for a cleaner, healthier planet.