New Releases by Lea Lyon

The powerful story of the Double V Campaign started during World War II to encourage Black Americans to fight for freedom overseas and at home. It's a story of fighting for what is right, of fighting for change and equality even when those in positions of power are telling you to stop, and the strength of a united voice to effect change.

FRENCH EDITION 2022 Research has shown that going on a vegan diet can help lower cholesterol levels. It also helps the dieter avoid certain types of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and certain types of cancer. As always, you'll want to start out gradually by taking it step by step. Most diets fail when the person tries to do too much and expect too much too soon. The best way to get on the diet is to take baby steps to help the dieter adapt to this new lifestyle in the long run. Some of these steps include removing meat and any animal products one meal at a time. You can also avoid meat for certain meals of the day. Another step that you can take in your journey towards having a vegan lifestyle is to hang out with like minded people. Spend time with vegans in forums and especially in groups. This helps you learn and adapt best practices as well as share your thoughts and opinions with other vegans. Many people believe that vegans lack variety in their diet due to the absence of meat and dairy products. Nothing could be further from the truth. Having a vegan diet actually allows the person to experience a wider variety of food as he starts to try a wide array of fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and pulses. These types of food are filled with micronutrients and fiber that are not present in meat and dairy products. Grab your copy now!

Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings! Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there aren’t many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet. Soon Sylvia learns how to fly—how to dance—and how to dare to dream. Includes a foreword from Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author’s note, and a further reading list.

At this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them. The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Will she take some steps on her own to help another kid? Bright, fluid, realistic watercolors illustrate the story, set in a school with lots of diversity. Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing and bullying and find ways to stop it at school. One child at a time can help change a school.