Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid
Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid

Author: Mikaila Ulmer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1984815083

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A business memoir from fifteen year-old lemonade entrepreneur and one of TIME Magazine's Top 30 Most Influential Teens, Mikaila Ulmer, and her advice for life and business. When Mikaila Ulmer was four, she was stung by a bee--twice in one week. She was terrified of going outside, so her parents encouraged her to learn more about bees so she wouldn't be afraid. It worked. Mikaila didn't just learn what an important role bees play in our ecosystem, but she also learned bees are endangered, and set out to save them. She started by selling cups of lemonade in front of her house and donating the small proceeds to organizations dedicated to bee conservation. When she realized the more lemonade she sold, the more bees she could help, Me & the Bees Lemonade was born. Now she sells her lemonade across the country. From meetings with Fortune 500 CEOs, to securing a deal on Shark Tank, to even visiting the Obama White House, Mikaila's lemonade and passion for bee conservation have taken her far. In Bee Fearless, part memoir, part business guide, Mikaila--now fifteen--shares her personal journey and special brand of mindful entrepreneurship and offers helpful tips and guidance for young readers interested in pursuing their own ventures, instilling in them the bee-lief that they can bee fearless and achieve their dreams too.

Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid
Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid

Author: Mikaila Ulmer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1984815105

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A business memoir from lemonade entrepreneur and one of TIME Magazine's Top 30 Most Influential Teens, Mikaila Ulmer, and her advice for life and business--now in paperback! When Mikaila Ulmer was four, she was stung by a bee--twice in one week. She was terrified of going outside, so her parents encouraged her to learn more about bees so she wouldn't be afraid. It worked. Mikaila didn't just learn what an important role bees play in our ecosystem, but she also learned bees are endangered, and set out to save them. She started by selling cups of lemonade in front of her house and donating the small proceeds to organizations dedicated to bee conservation. When she realized the more lemonade she sold, the more bees she could help, Me & the Bees Lemonade was born. Now she sells her lemonade across the country. From meetings with Fortune 500 CEOs, to securing a deal on Shark Tank, to even visiting the Obama White House, Mikaila's lemonade and passion for bee conservation have taken her far. In Bee Fearless, part memoir, part business guide, Mikaila shares her personal journey and special brand of mindful entrepreneurship and offers helpful tips and guidance for young readers interested in pursuing their own ventures, instilling in them the bee-lief that they can bee fearless and achieve their dreams too.

Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!
Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Author: Marley Dias

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1338136909

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Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true! Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader.

The Fearless
The Fearless

Author: Emma Pass

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Published: 2015-04-14

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0385390149

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For fans of The Hunger Games, Matched, Divergent, and The Fifth Wave, this fast-paced futuristic thriller tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cass and her fight to protect her younger brother from an unimaginably terrifying enemy. The Deadliest Enemy feels no fear. Cass has the invasion seared in her memory—the night the Fearless injected everyone in their path with the same serum that stripped them of their humanity. Seven years later, she is living on Hope Island in a community of survivors. But when the island’s security is breeched and her brother, Jori, is taken by the Fearless, Cass will risk everything to get him back. “A super super creepy, action-packed adventure that’ll have you hooked from page one.”—Kate Ormand, author of Dark Days “I could read it over and over and over again.”—TheGuardian.com “A fun and fast read that will appeal to lovers of zombie invasions as well as books that feature strong females in a dystopian setting.”—SLJ “Enjoyable shocks and thrills, and the characters are excellent . . . a masterful piece of writing.”—hierath.wordpress.com “Awesome from start to finish. . . . Exhilarating, terrifying and nail-biting.”—adreamofbooks.blogspot.com “A magnificent YA apocalypse.”—betterbooksandthings.tumblr.com

The TRUE Adventures of Nut
The TRUE Adventures of Nut

Author: Rachel Becker

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-02

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780578519517

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A children's book about the TRUE adventures of Nut, a chipmunk that was rescued from the wild and brought up in captivity. Nut was then released back into the wild and now comes to visit his rescuers everyday in their backyard. The message is to value all life, even the smallest of lives. Nut was found abandoned in our backyard. His eyes were closed and ears still pressed down. He was so tiny and helpless. I had to help! I took him in, got him warm and started to feed him a bottle. Soon his eyes opened, he was growing and thriving. We eventually put him in a cage, where he could run around and play. We would take him out and he would run all over us. He loved to sleep in my hair! We knew the day was coming where he had to be released back into the wild. It was a hard decision but I knew it had to be done. So we let him go but he came back that night! So every morning we would open the cage and he would run out and hagout in our yard all day but come back to his cage to sleep at night. One day he stayed out all night long, then the next night and the next. Until finally he just lived outside all the time. But he would come and see us every morning. He loved all kinds of nuts like almonds and walnuts. All summer and fall he came to see us everyday but we knew winter was coming. He eventually went into hibernation. We didnt see him for 4 months! Then one spring day he was back! He survived the long and cold winter. So continues the adventures of Nut!

Tickle Me! the Bumble Bee
Tickle Me! the Bumble Bee

Author: Sandy Sloane

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781500647186

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Tickle Me, the Bumble Bee is the story of Zoey, a bee who doesn't like to sting and the peer pressure she faces when choosing to be true to her own heart and feelings. This colorful picture book contains lessons for anyone who has ever been bullied, whether as a child or as an adult, and has stood up and said "Enough!" and reaped the positive benefits of being true to their authentic selves.

The Startup Squad
The Startup Squad

Author: Brian Weisfeld

Publisher: Imprint

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1250180392

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Girls mean business in a brand-new series about friendship and entrepreneurship that Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, calls “A great read!” All the great leaders had to start somewhere. And Teresa (“Resa” for short) is starting with the lemonade stand competition her teacher assigned to the class—but making it a success is going to be a lot harder than Resa thinks. The prize: line-skipping tickets to Adventure Central. The competition: Val, Resa's middle school nemesis. And the biggest obstacle to success: Resa's own teammates. Harriet is the class clown, Amelia is the new girl who thinks she knows best, and Didi is Resa's steadfast friend—who doesn't know the first thing about making or selling lemonade. The four of them quickly realize that the recipe for success is tough to perfect—but listening to each other is the first step. And making new friends might be the most important one... The back of each book in this middle-grade series features tips from the Startup Squad and an inspirational profile of a girl entrepreneur! An Imprint Book "An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls. I loved this story of girls finding their way in the world of entrepreneurship." —Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor winner A Corner of the Universe “The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!”—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org “A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan This title has common core connections.

Mo's Bows
Mo's Bows

Author: Moziah Bridges

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780762466368

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A Young Person's Guide to Starting Your Own Business Written by a Successful Kidpreneur! Running a successful business can be hard for anyone, but seventeen-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo's Bow's, is what today's "kidpreneurs" dream of achieving-a successful business selling a product that one loves and is passionate about. In his book, Mo will share his BOWS of Business: Believe in yourself, take the Opportunity to give back, Work hard/study hard, and have Support from friends and family. He knows there is a Mo's Bows in every household-kids just need someone to help nurture their talents. Aimed at young teen readers, Mo's book will share his journey to success and reveal all the ups and downs and important lessons he learned along the way-as well as provide prescriptive information and tips on how to start your own business and succeed. This will be an inspirational, fun read that will show kids just like Mo how to achieve their dreams. Complete with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Daymond John, this book is sure to inspire budding young entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals.

Boy, Dream Big
Boy, Dream Big

Author: Thelma Villena

Publisher: Villena

Published: 2021-05

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781737017004

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Powerful, thought provoking, and inspiring, Boy, Dream Big is the true story of one boy's struggle to rise above life's greatest challenges - poverty, loss, discrimination, and heartbreak - to provide a better life for his family. From the urban streets of Batangas, Philippines to the sunny shores of San Francisco, California, the story captivates and entrances as it shares the deep, undeniable truths of what building a better life really means for the less fortunate and how the strength of the human spirit can persevere even in the toughest of times. A love story at heart, Boy, Dream Big will move you, haunt you and sweep you through generations to bear witness to what life was like for young Florendo Villena, the courageous little boy who dreamed big. "I know that dreams do not become a reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work." - Florendo Villena

M Is for Melanin
M Is for Melanin

Author: Tiffany Rose

Publisher: little bee books

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781499812053

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"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "A must-have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation for and about Black children, as there is no other alphabet book quite like this one." -School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates 'black girl magic' and 'black boy joy.'" -Publishers Weekly M Is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABCs and celebrates Black children, now available as a board book! M is for Melanin shining in every inch of your skin. Every shade, every hue. All beautiful and unique. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in. Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.