New Releases by Gwendolyn Hooks

Follow along with two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever. Joyce Jenkins has recently moved to a new town with her family, and she will soon be attending a segregated school for the first time. Meanwhile, Connie Underwood is trying to figure out what her twin brothers are planning in secret. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along with the two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans'' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn''t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

Soon after American colonists had won independence from Great Britain, Ona Judge was fighting for her own freedom from one of America''s most famous founding fathers, George Washington. George and Martha Washington valued Ona as one of their most skilled and trustworthy slaves, but she would risk everything to achieve complete freedom. Born into slavery at Mount Vernon, Ona seized the opportunity to escape when she was brought to live in the President''s Mansion in Philadelphia. Ona fled to New Hampshire and started a new life. But the Washingtons wouldn''t give up easily. After her escape, Ona became the focus of a years-long manhunt, led by America''s first president. Gwendolyn Hooks'' vivid and detailed prose captures the danger, uncertainty, and persistence Ona Judge experienced during and after her heroic escape.

Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter books.In this story, Padma is excited about meeting new people at school. Making friends comes easily to her, but she soon discovers that it can be hard for others. When she notices a boy sitting by himself every day, Padma enlists her friends to create a buddy bench, where kids can go if they need a friend.

At the public garden, Lily an dher friends learn what plants need in order to grow. Discover all the delicious fruits and vegetables they plant!

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When Bobby goes off on his own, his sister decides to teach him a lesson. Safety: Buddy Systems.

Henry''s drum practice at home is too loud so he goes outside and when he sees his friends playing jump rope he figures out a way to play drums and play with his friends.

When Padma''s mother brings a pot of homemade soup the neighborhood block party, Padma worries her friends will not like it.

Kayla''s cat, Daisy, is missing, so she calls her friends. Soon enough the entire Pet Club is on the case.

The Pet Club has a pet wash to earn some money.

Lucy feels lost at gymnastics without her pet rat Ajax.

Something is eating Daisy''s cat food. Kayla calls the Pet Club to help solve the case.

Lucy throws her pet rat, Ajax, a birthday party, but she forgets to get a cake for her friends.

Andy is having a Halloween party for the Pet Club. All of his friends and their pets are going to dress up. However, Andy doesn''t have a costume for his pet fish, Nibbles. What kind of costume will work for a fish?

Jake, Andy, Lucy and Kayla are best friends, and so are their pets Buddy, Nibbles, Ajax and Daisy. Together, the four friends and their pets make up the Pet Club, where new adventures are part of everyday life.

Jake, Andy, Lucy and Kayla are best friends, and so are their pets Buddy, Nibbles, Ajax and Daisy. Together, the four friends and their pets make up the Pet Club, where new adventures are part of everyday life.

Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a word list.