At nineteen, Hutchinson was struggling to find the vocabulary to understand and accept who he was and how he fit into a community in which he couldn't see himself. Convinced that he couldn't keep going, that he had no future, Hutchinson followed through on trying to make that a reality-- an attempted suicide. Over time, he came to embrace life, and to find self-acceptance. In his deeply honest memoir, he takes readers through the journey of what brought...

Frederick Joseph call up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, "reverse racism" to white...

"The companion to Rex Ogle's award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate,...

"An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism"--

"Breaks down key ideas behind the causes of mental health problems. It also offers tips for finding comfort and support. This title features engaging illustrated characters that are grappling with scenarios involving mental health to encourage readers to make connections to their own experiences"--

Describes caring as a virtue and suggests ways in which caring can be shown, such as recycling, donating to charity, helping others, and listening.

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.

Learn about the importance of trustworthiness and find out how you can be a more trustworthy person.

"God calls us to live lives of joy, but sometimes we feel mad, sad, or scared. Managing Your Emojis, a 100-day devotional, teaches kids that God loves them no matter what they're feeling, and Scripture can empower them to manage their emotions. Learning to manage our emotions is a critical life skill, yet we've often missed equipping kids with these valuable skills before situations intensify into mental health issues. Managing Your Emojis will help...

"The book uses fun and simple language to address the causes of low self-esteem and offer tips for building self-esteem. A good fit for any kid, but especially those who might feel like they are not good enough and need a little help learning to believe in themselves"-- "Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence."What makes you YOU?" Be Yourself, Like Yourself is a fun and friendly book that launches kids into understanding...