Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories

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Book SynopsisIt''s Mouse''s first day of school. It''s Dinosaur''s first day of school. As each of them get ready for the first day of school, they definitely DON''T want to go! But when class begins, there is a very big surprise! A reassuring tale for those first-day-of-school jitters.It''s Mouse''s first day of school, and she is so nervous. She can''t eat her cereal, and she wonders what the children will be like. And it''s Dinosaur''s first day of school, too! He is so nervous that he can''t eat his toast. He is afraid that the teacher won''t like him. And the school looks so scary! But when Mouse and Dinosaur arrive at school, they''re both in for a big, happy surprise!

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Book SynopsisA diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read.The gym is where Claire shines and she?s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she?s known as a troublemaker?which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page.When a sympathetic principal wonders if she?s acting out because she may have dyslexia, she?s stunned. Claire has always assumed she?s dumb, so she?s eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled ?stupid,? she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mother?s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships?Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire?s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.

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Book SynopsisHigh schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing high schooler Natalie Cordova has ever done. It?s her senior year, and she?s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing on her shoulders, it doesn?t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there?s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car ?accident? and pressures her into caring for the world?s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk she finds herself in. But as Natalie?s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she?s been painting for everyone else.Written from experience, this heartfelt and candid contemporary YA novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative of resilience.

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Book SynopsisHigh schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing Natalie?s ever done. It?s her senior year, and she?s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing building, it doesn?t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there?s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car ?accident? and pressures her into caring for the world?s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk in which she finds herself. But as Natalie?s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she?s been painting for everyone else.Written from experience, this contemporary YA is a heartfelt and candid exploration into the shame surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative where the protagonist doesn?t die at the end.

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Book Synopsis"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." — PeopleSuperheroes wear masks to protect against viruses! Come along in this Elmo picture book as he gets ready to go off to school and be a mask hero!Today is going to be a SUPER day! Elmo is heading to school, and he wants to be a school superhero! Young children will join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and washing hands. With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children calm school anxiety and understand new and different routines they may experience during the pandemic, such as Wearing a kids face mask Anxiety about leaving home Washing hands frequently Social distancing Not being able to give hugs or high-fives to friends Staggered schedules Why some friends may not be at school Temperature checks New classroom seating arrangementsHeroes Wear Masks is a sweet and educational mask book for kids that reminds readers it's super to help everyone stay healthy and safe! It's the perfect pandemic book with tools to discuss important topics as kids go back to school, preschool, daycare, or out in any public setting where they'd need a face mask to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.Plus, this Sesame Street book includes bonus tips for grown-ups in the back with language parents, caregivers, and educators can use with young children to talk about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond!Trade Review"[Heroes Wear Masks] is all about helping kids because so many are having to adjust especially going to school... a special message for everybody who is transitioning back to school in one way or another. " - Hoda Kotb on NBC Today Show"Filled with tips from Elmo to help kids who are a little nervous as they navigate this new normal. [Heroes Wear Masks] has something we can all learn: Elmo and his friends do belly breathing every morning because it's a nice thing to start the day." - Vladimir Duthiers on CBS This Morning"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." - People"Elmo is nervous about starting school, but learns to wash his hands, take deep breaths and wear a mask to keep everyone safe." - Today.com, '17 books to ease kids' anxiety about coronavirus'"I highly recommend this book to families of young children. I also think teachers of young children should have this in their library right now and be reading it to their students." - NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards)

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