From bestselling and award-winning author Wendy Mass comes a gorgeous novel about three very different teenagers finding their place in the universe. And as streams of light fan out behind the darkened sun like the wings of a butterfly, I realize that I never saw real beauty until now. At Moon Shadow, an isolated campground, thousands have gathered to catch a glimpse of a rare and extraordinary total eclipse of the sun. It's also were three lives are about to be changed forever: Ally likes the simple things in life--labyrinths, star-gazing, and comet-hunting. Her home, the Moon Shadow campground, is a part of who she is, and she refuses to imagine it any other way. Popular and gorgeous (everybody says so), Bree is a future homecoming queen for sure. Bree wears her beauty like a suit of armor. But what is she trying to hide? Overweight and awkward, jack is used to spending a lot of time alone. But when opportunity knocks, he finds himself in situations he never would have imagined and making friends in the most unexpected situations. Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, Wendy Mass weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.

The conclusion of the award-winning Felony Romance Series. Jack and Ally have endured a lot to be together. Their relationship has survived the test of his ex-wife, her ex-boyfriend, and the trials of running Felony Bar. Jack's ready to tie the knot, but Ally's got cold feet. With her bipolar mother complicating her home life, Ally has to find a way to get past her commitment issues or lose Jack forever. This is a novella and is intended to be read in conjunction with the other Felony Romance books.

The last thing Lauren McNabb wanted was another childto care for—not after she'd raised her six siblings.The last thing Jack Mason wanted was another woman tocome into his daughter's life, then leave. But when Jackshowed up to renovate her Yellow Rose Lane apartmentwith his three-year-old in tow, Lauren fell for little Ally—and the handsome carpenter. But he didn't want"The Shark," as she was known in legal circles, aroundhis child. Lauren was certainly beautiful, and after yearsof being alone, he thought kissing her felt like heaven.But could the workaholic attorney go back to her busycareer and still be a mother…as well as a wife?

Guide your school through its cultural proficiency transformation Despite the best efforts of equity leaders, our schools suffer from persistent inequities. Guiding Teams to Excellence with Equity is a must-read for anyone who values equity and excellence and supports the professional learning of adults in our schools. Author John Krownapple helps readers develop as culturally proficient facilitators, and equips them with the skills, tools, and techniques to navigate the obstacles that arise during systemic equity transformations. Includes a powerful, running vignette that illustrates common challenges, principles, and solutions Focuses on mental models for managing group energy Is grounded in a systems model for personal and organizational transformation Provides a range of tools for planning culturally proficient learning experiences This is the book leaders need to learn how to facilitate a group’s journey from awareness to commitment to action in support of inclusion and equity. "What John has done here is remarkable. He′s taken the intuitive art of facilitation, illustrated it with a story, and explained it with theory, data and graphic examples. It′s clear, cohesive, comprehensive, and integrated. I like that we follow one story throughout, and that a plethora of facilitation techniques are embedded in that story. I particularly like how facilitation is contrasted with training. John has broken the facilitation rubric into bite-sized pieces, which makes it useful to leaders of professional learning. I love this book; Guiding Teams to Excellence with Equity is a book we′ve all been waiting for." Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Author of Fish Out of Water "Based in abundant research, this valuable book contains myriad strategies and protocols for building collective efficacy in educational teams. It is a must for those who wish to perfect their facilitation skills, who desire a deeper understanding of the emotional and cognitive transformation during the human journey of personal enlightenment, and for those who believe that the future of our democracy depends on equity and cultural proficiency." Arthur L. Costa, Professor Emeritus California State University, Sacramento

HandiLand looks at young adult novels, fantasy series, graphic memoirs, and picture books of the last 25 years in which characters with disabilities take center stage for the first time. These books take what others regard as weaknesses—for instance, Harry Potter’s headaches or Hazel Lancaster’s oxygen tank—and redefine them as part of the hero’s journey. HandiLand places this movement from sidekick to hero in the political contexts of disability rights movements in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ghana. Elizabeth A. Wheeler invokes the fantasy of HandiLand, an ideal society ready for young people with disabilities before they get there, as a yardstick to measure how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go toward the goal of total inclusion. The book moves through the public spaces young people with disabilities have entered, including schools, nature, and online communities. As a disabled person and parent of children with disabilities, Wheeler offers an inside look into families who collude with their kids in shaping a better world. Moving, funny, and beautifully written, HandiLand: The Crippest Place on Earth is the definitive study of disability in contemporary literature for young readers.

An epic graphic novel of crime and mystery, where a girl returning home from a trip she can't remember crosses paths with a mysterious detective looking after a serial killer. This strange pair of characters will find their stories interleaving in the most unexpected ways. A dark graphic novel telling the 23 days of descent into hell of our unexpected heroes and the nameless city they live in, where nothing is what it seems, and where reality, dream, fantasy and memories get mixed in a fascinating, unique reading experience. Read a free 84-page (10 chapter) preview online: http: //issuu.com/magarcias/docs/apoolofshitinhell