Five young adults try to figure out life as they go. The burdens of their past still lay heavily on their young shoulders. When one of them is in desperate need of new roommates, it doesn't take long for three completely different strangers to appear on their doorstep.
A new collection of warm, wise and inspiring stories from the author of the bestselling One Native Life. Since its publication in 2008, readers and reviewers have embraced Richard Wagamese’s One Native Life. “In quiet tones and luminous language,” wrote the Winnipeg Free Press, “Wagamese shares his hurts and joys, inviting readers to find the ways in which they are joined to him and to consider how they might be joined to others.” In this new book, Richard Wagamese again invites readers to accompany him on his travels. This time his focus is on stories: how they shape us, how they empower us, how they change our lives. Ancient and contemporary, cultural and spiritual, funny and sad, the tales are grouped according to the four essential principles Ojibway traditional teachers sought to impart: humility, trust, introspection and wisdom.
Two squirrel best friends meet their match: a donut food truck! This Eisner-nominated hilarious young graphic novel is perfect for fans of Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea and anyone who would do ANYTHING for a donut. Norma and Belly would really really really really really like a donut. With a burned breakfast and a cranky donut seller at the local food truck, they may be stuck with only nuts to eat . . . unless they can steal the biggest, most delicious donut of their tiny lives! Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together. "I'm nuts for these sweet and silly squirrels." -- Ben Clanton, author of Narwhal and Jelly
These poems are not only there to be read. I hope that you can see yourself in these lines and maybe find closure and reassurance. To me these paragraphs feel like a conversation with a really good friend. These poems capture real moments we all know, from the ups and downs of life to the feelings we've all felt. Whether it's dealing with everyday life or facing bigger hurdles like mental health and family, these verses remind us that we're not alone in our journey.
This is a journey filled with ghosts, vampires, and longing. Are you brave enough to follow me, fellow traveler, into a book without stars? Trust me and take a deep breath. And then just let me haunt you with words.
She loves him. He's her everything. Everything she does, she does it for him. But he doesn't know that. Will her love reach him someday? Can her dream, her hope, her strength lead to her happiness with him? A unique love story filled with love, passion, happiness and music - that's what she wants. But that's nearly impossible.
I hadn't ever done drugs, but this was what I imagined getting high must feel like: pure, utter bliss. I was invincible; there was nothing that could get in my way. The feeling was just as addicting as seeing the number on the scale drop, maybe even more so. I did not ever want to lose it. Based on experiences I made during five inpatient stays, this is the story of how a demon called anorexia latched onto me - and how I got rid of it through hard work and music.
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.
In the vibrant world of 90s Atlanta, Leyla struggles to find her place as a black girl facing societal challenges and navigating the complexities of her secret love for Joni. Bound by a deep, hidden relationship and conservative parents, Leyla's life takes a painful turn when her family moves to Germany, tearing her from the love she cherishes. In Germany, she faces new trials and a profound sense of displacement. Just when she begins to settle into her new life, she receives shocking news, a terrible fact that plunges her into despair. Years later, an emotionally unavailable Leyla receives a call from Joni's family, inviting her to confront the past she has left behind. Will she be able to confront her past, or will it reopen wounds that should have stayed sealed?