Malika loves her new red shoes and wears them everywhere, but eventually she outgrows them, and her grandmother takes them to a second-hand shop--where they will become a special present for Amina (who fasted half the month of Ramadan) in Africa, who will enjoy her special red shoes every bit as much as Malika did.
It's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat-sun-in-the-sky day. An eating-ice-pops-on-the-porch day. And for Kishi and Renee, it's a best- friends-breakup day.
A powerful middle grade coming-of-age novel set in a slowly integrating upper middle class Los Angeles neighborhood in the summer of 1965, from a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author. Perfect for fans of Rita Williams- Garcia and Sharon M. Draper.
From an award-winning author, the latest title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys thats full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal.
The third title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys thats full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal.
Richard can't waitto show off hisskills ata friend'sskateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. This charming second book in a new series about third grade boys by Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner Karen Englishoffers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.
When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected.
When Nadia is chosen to be a flower girl in Auntie Laila's traditional Pakistani wedding, her hands are decorated with beautiful designs made with mehndi, and she comes to understand the rich culture she has inherited.
Exploring the life and works of John Capgrave, a prominent figure in the 15th century, this book delves into his contributions to literature and history. It highlights Capgrave's role as a chronicler and theologian, offering insights into the cultural and religious dynamics of his time. The narrative examines his notable writings, including hagiographies and historical texts, showcasing his influence on medieval thought and the evolution of English prose. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Capgrave's legacy and the historical context of his era.
This comprehensive guide escorts the reader on a pilgrimage that reawakens, rethinks, and reveals the Divine Feminine in a multitude of sacred locations on every continent. Goddess expert Karen Tate takes her audience on a journey of discovery from the Indus Valley, to the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Americas and beyond, introducing the feminine face of God, sometimes forgotten for centuries or repressed. Visit shrines, springs, temples, yoni stones, archaeological sites, museums and labyrinths. Examine the spectrum of evidence as the author clarifies mythologies, and documents the long history of Goddess reverence in many cultures. Tate outlines worldwide locations devoted to Goddess worship, from the moment self-awareness crept into the collective spirits of our ancestors, to the living traditions of Goddess practitioners today.