Kekla Magoon

Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award winnerIn this taut, eloquent first novel (Booklist, starred review), a young Black boy wrestles with conflicting notions of revolution and family loyalty as he becomes involved with the Black Panthers in 1968 Chicago.The Time: 1968 The Place: ChicagoFor thirteen-year-old Sam, its not easy being the son of known civil rights activist Roland Childs. Especially when his older (and best friend), Stick, begins to drift away from him for no apparent reason. And then it happens: Sam finds something that changes everything forever.Sam has always had faith in his father, but when he finds literature about the Black Panthers under Sticks bed, hes not sure who to believe: his father or his best friend. Suddenly, nothing feels certain anymore.Sam wants to believe that his father is right: You can effect change without using violence. But as time goes on, Sam grows weary of standing by and watching as his friends and family suffer at the hands of racism in their own community. Sam beings to explore the Panthers with Stick, but soon hes involved in something far more seriousand more dangerousthan he could have ever predicted. Sam is faced with a difficult decision. Will he follow his father or his brother? His mind or his heart? The rock or the river?

A biracial student questions her identity in this contemporary novel from the author of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Awardwinning The Rock and the River.Ella and Z have been friends forever, both of them middle school outsiders in their Las Vegas suburb. Ella is the only black girl in her grade and gets teased for the mottled colors of her face. (Her deceased father was white.) Z is the classic weird kid who maintains an elaborateand publicfantasy life, starring himself as a brave knight.Though Z is content with his imagined world, Ella wishes for a larger group of friends, so shes thrilled when Bailey, another black kid, arrives at their school. Hes popular and wants to befriend Ellabut to join the cool crowd, Ella would have to ditch Z. Does she stay loyal to the boy who has been her best and only friend for years, or jump at the chance to realize her dream of popularity?Author Kekla Magoon deftly navigates the muddy waters of racial and cultural identities in this contemporary exploration of one girls attempt to find herself.

What means more, shared values or shared blood? Maxies choice changes everything in this acclaimed companion to The Rock and the River.Bad things happen in the heat, they say.Maxie knows all about how fire can erupt at a moments notice, especially now, in the sweltering Chicago summer of 1968. She is a Black Pantheror at least she wants to be one. Maxie believes in the movement. She wants to belong. She wants to join the struggle. But everyone keeps telling her shes too young. At fourteen, shes allowed to help out in the office, but she certainly cant help patrol the streets. Then Maxie realizes that there is a traitor in their midst, and if she can figure out who it is, it may be her ticket to becoming a real Panther. But when she learns the truth, the knowledge threatens to destroy her world. Maxie must decide: Is becoming a Panther worth paying the ultimate price?

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the oddsincluding Naomi Osaka!Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennisand she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere.In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osakaand how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osakas footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, and more!

The story of an all-black regiments assault on the impregnable Fort Wagner in the Civil War, an act of extraordinary courage that changed hearts and minds in America for everTHE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. 1863.On a cold beach in South Carolina, the soldiers of the 54th Massachussets Regiment are marching into battle. Their mission: to capture the impregnable Fort Wagner. The odds are heavily against them, and the stakes could not be higher - they are one of the first all-Black regiments in the Union Army, and all of America is watching them.Among their ranks is William Harvey Carney. A former enslaved man who escaped to the North, he knows what a precious thing freedom is. So when the bugle sounds, and the regimental flag is hoisted high, William charges towards the guns.An author, speaker and writing teacher, Kekla Magoon has been longlisted for the National Book Award, received an NAACP Image Award, and three Coretta Scott King Awards. She initially studied history at Northwestern University in the US, and loves to uncover the stories of the brave and creative people who have come before us. Her books about civil rights and social justice in America include X, a novel about Malcolm X co-written with his daughter, and The Rock and the River, about a young boy torn between his civil rights leader father and his Black Panther brother.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Rubys bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading!Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridgess footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Coretta Scott King, and more!Praise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges:"Bridges voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews"Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridgess story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal

Meet the kids in Mrs. Zs wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Ayana Ndoum, who prefers blending into the background, will have to take center stage for the class variety showbut its hard to concentrate on her talent when her embarrassing dad is volunteering at school, too! Mrs. Zs class is holding a variety show, and everyone has signed up to demonstrate their special skills! Everyone, that is, except Ayana Ndoum. Shes good at reading, but someones already reciting a poem. Shes good at synchronized swimming, but they cant get a pool onstage. What could her act be? Before she can figure it out, she has an even bigger problem to deal with: Why is her dad at school? Turns out her dad is a variety show volunteer! He talks to everyone and asks too many questions. Its embarrassing for Ayana, who likes to be quiet and help from the sidelines. With her dad taking up the spotlight, will she ever find her own way to shine? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpre Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Ayanas story invites readers into Mrs. Zs class where friendship and fun rule the school, from award-winning author Kekla Magoon. Perfect for! My Weirdtastic School fans Reluctant readers Classroom read-alouds Andrew Clements fans Quiet kids Anyone whos ever been embarrassed by a parent! Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Zs Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full Out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation (#11) available for preorder now! Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat (#12) available for preorder now! The Kids in Mrs. Zs Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone Biles!Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams.In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Simone Biless footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Ruby Bridges, Diana Taurasi, and more!

A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR BOOK AND THE WINNER OF THE BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION!"Extraordinary friendships . . . extraordinary storytelling." --Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-Winning author of One Crazy SummerMeet Caleb and Bobby Gene, two brothers embarking on a madcap, heartwarming, one-thing-leads-to-another adventure in which friendships are forged, loyalties are tested . . . and miracles just might happen.Caleb Franklin and his big brother Bobby Gene are excited to have adventures in the woods behind their house. But Caleb dreams of venturing beyond their ordinary small town. Then Caleb and Bobby Gene meet new neighbor Styx Malone. Styx is sixteen and oozes cool. Styx promises the brothers that together, the three of them can pull off the Great Escalator Trade--exchanging one small thing for something better until they achieve their wildest dream. But as the trades get bigger, the brothers soon find themselves in over their heads. Styx has secrets--secrets so big they could ruin everything.Five best of the year lists!NPR, HornBook, Kirkus Reviews, SLJ, Shelf AwarenessFive starred reviews!

The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you dont have long to waitsix books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only things that can save our planet are six essential elements scattered throughout the galaxy. And it is up to the Voyagersa team of four remarkable kids and an aliento gather them all and return to Earth. On the fourth planet, Infinity, the Voyagers journey deep underground, through a complex maze of tunnels. The tunnels are full of alien lifeand danger. And before they can escape, one of their own will be taken from them. . . . Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.

Cracking the code isnt all its cracked up to be in this scavenger hunt adventure from a Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author.Delivers a truly fresh mystery along with a heist, some heartbreak, some unforgettable characters and plenty of laser tag. The New York Times Book ReviewChester Keene takes great comfort in his routines. Afterschool Monday to Thursday is bowling, and Friday, the best of days, is laser tag! But Chester has one other very special thinghe gets secret spy messages from his dad, who must be on covert government assignments, which is why Chester has never met him.Then one day, Chesters classmate, Skye, approaches him with a clue. Theyve been tasked with a complex puzzle-solving mission. Skye proves to be a useful partner and good company, even if her free-wheeling ways are disruptive to Chesters carefully built schedule.As Chester and Skye get closer to their final clue, they discover the key to their spy assignment: they have to stop a heist! But cracking this code may mean finding out things are not always what they seem.

Les parents de Malcolm ont toujours poussé à réaliser ses rêves. Mais comment Malcolm Little peut-il continuer à espérer après le meurtre de son père et linternement de sa mère en hôpital psychiatriq

Únete a la misión. Salva el mundo.Un libro con multiplataforma online interactiva mediante la que podrás unirte a la tripulación Voyagers y convertirte en protagonista de la aventura.¡La Tierra está en peligro! Lo unico que puede salvarla son seis elementos esenciales repartidos por la Galaxia. Y el objetivo de los Voyagers es juntarlos todos y volver a la Tierra a tiempo. ¿Podran cuatro chicos y un alien salvar a la humanidad?En el cuarto planeta, Infinity, los Voyagers se adentran a las profundidades bajo la tierra, a traves de un extenso laberinto de tuneles. Alli encontraran vida extraterrestre y se enfrentaran a las situaciones mas peligrosas hasta ahora. Tanto que en la huida, uno de ellos se va a quedar atras...¿Y tu, te enfrentaras al peligro?Busca los codigos en el libro, descargate los videos, desbloquea los juegos, resuelve los enigmas... ¡y forma parte de la tripulacion mas atrevida de la historia!

Únete a la misión. Salva el mundo. Un libro con multiplataforma online interactiva mediante la que podrás unirte a la tripulación Voyagers y convertirte en protagonista de la aventura. ¡La Tierra esta en peligro! Lo unico que puede salvarla son seis elementos esenciales repartidos por la Galaxia. Y el objetivo de los Voyagers es juntarlos todos y volver a la Tierra a tiempo. ¿Podran cuatro chicos y un alien salvar a la humanidad? En el cuarto planeta, Infinity, los Voyagers se adentran a las profundidades bajo la tierra, a traves de un extenso laberinto de tuneles. Alli encontraran vida extraterrestre y se enfrentaran a las situaciones mas peligrosas hasta ahora. Tanto que en la huida, uno de ellos se va a quedar atras... ¿Y tu, te enfrentaras al peligro?Busca los codigos en el libro, descargate los videos, desbloquea los juegos, resuelve los enigmas... ¡y forma parte de la tripulacion mas atrevida de la historia!