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Book SynopsisWhen Ash gets kicked off her school''s news show, she becomes a renegade reporter--and makes a big discovery about technology and her fellow students'' privacy.Ash and her friends are reporters. They were ready to lead their school news show, The News at Nine, sponsored by Van Ness Media, when an unfortunate incident involving a dancing teacher, an irresponsibly reported story, and a viral video got them kicked off the crew. So Ash, Maya, and Brielle decide to start their own news show, The Underground News. And soon they stumble on a big lead: Van Ness Media, the educational company that provides their school''s software, has been gathering data from all the kids at school. Their drawings, their journals, even their movements are being recorded and cataloged by Van Ness Media. But why? Ash and her friends are determined to learn the truth and report it.Trade ReviewPraise for The Renegade Reporters“Absolutely delightful! We need more renegade reporters in the world—please!" —RJ Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder"The story features current issues and a diverse cast of characters who encounter problems and family situations that are now a part of life for many. The students have supportive adults around them as well as some who are not quite so nice. The novel is well worth rereads and discussions, but can also be enjoyed for the empowering feeling it imparts." —School Library Connection"The unfolding of the investigation is skillfully handled, and kids will cheer for the perspicacious young reporters . . . A solid mystery that discusses data privacy and journalistic integrity." —Kirkus“Weissman develops the rivalry and lunchroom shenanigans well against a Baltimore backdrop with recognizable local details . . . triumphant conclusion makes a solid case for kids’ digital literacy.” —Publishers Weekly “Weissman uses a diverse cast to tackle the issue of data privacy in a way that will be accessible and understandable for a tween audience . . . The timely topic and author’s note on privacy offer opportunities for further discussion, making this a solid choice for libraries and social justice book clubs.” —Booklist“In this entertaining, thought-provoking novel . . . Brent Weissman's lively narrative (and an author's note at the end) offers the target age group much to think about when it comes to issues of online privacy.” —The Buffalo News"Dili­gent research and report­ing by the Rene­gade Reporters grad­u­al­ly uncov­ers cor­rup­tion per­pe­trat­ed by Van Ness Media . . . The mem­bers of the rene­gade crew are inquis­i­tive, coura­geous, and moti­vat­ed . . . In addi­tion to the afore­men­tioned Rosh Hashanah con­nec­tions, Yom Kip­pur is treat­ed thought­ful­ly and sub­stan­tive­ly." —Jewish Book CouncilPraise for Elissa Brent Weissman's The Length of a StringSydney Taylor Honor Book"Told in two voices which Weissman weaves together like a double helix, this is a story of family ties, some of which are broken by war, some broken by choice, some broken by unanswered questions. But by the end, readers will see that love and faith--from strangers, from friends, and from long-gone ancestors--have the power to knit us together with strings that are so much stronger than genetics. I loved this sweet refuge of a book." --Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Underneath and The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp"You'll yearn with this wonderful heroine as she searches for long-ago Anna and her own hidden past. The characters are unforgettable, and the ending is entirely satisfying. A book readers will love; I know I did." --Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor-winning author of Lily's Crossing"The Length of a String is a resounding continuum of connection and search for self. As universal as it is personal. A must read." --Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer

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Book SynopsisBaltimore, 1952 With her father fighting in the Korean War, bigotry in her school, and the desire to play a "boy's sport," one girl struggles to find her place in the world.Caroline Panski harbors one dream: to play ice hockey. But, as the neighborhood boys—and her mother—tell her: Boys play hockey; girls figure skate. Caroline, however, refuses to give up, and she navigates her world with determination. Knowing that her beloved father is fighting for freedom far away in Korea saddens her but also gives her strength. And when her school is integrated and she develops a crush on an African- American student, she will need strength and courage to stand up to her classmates just to be his friend. In the end, Caroline's is a difficult and imperfect world, but one that allows for moments of triumph and friendship. Trade Review"Caroline Panski defies the norms--and the odds--to be the fiercest girl on ice! Moving, relevant, and utterly engaging, Spitfire inspires us all to fight for what matters: friendship and love." - Elissa Brent Weissman, author of The Length of a String - - publisher

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