She Persisted: Sally Ride

The Superhero in All of Us

Let Your Inner Golden Sparkle Shine: The Little Girl Who Never Stopped Believing in Herself

Short Stories for Teens by Teens

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All the Greys on Greene Street

Flamingos Can't Drive: A Motivational Children's Book About Believing In Yourself and Never Giving Up

Christina's Courage

★ "This amazing outpouring of strength and honesty offers inspirational personal accounts for every reader who wonders what to do when everything seems impossible." --Booklist, starred reviewA 2019 Texas Topaz Reading List SelectionA Junior Library Guild SelectionHope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more!"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power. Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make. Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement.Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.Praise for Hope Nation:"A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews"An important and inspiring read for thoughtful teens."--School Library Journal

Discover Your Child's Next Read

She Persisted: Sally Ride

Chelsea Clinton, Atia Abawi, Alexandra Boiger, 2021

The Superhero in All of Us

Zoe Wheeler, 2021

Let Your Inner Golden Sparkle Shine: The Little Girl Who Never Stopped Believing in Herself

Sarah Vie, Juliana Brykova, 2022

Short Stories for Teens by Teens

Mary T. Peter, 2015

School Life Inspiring Stories for Kids: Elementary School: 12 Motivational Short Stories Book for Children Back to School Gifts for Kids

Lily Watts, 2023

All the Greys on Greene Street

Laura Tucker, Kelly Murphy, 2019

Flamingos Can't Drive: A Motivational Children's Book About Believing In Yourself and Never Giving Up

Cheryl Allison Barber, 2023

Christina's Courage

Joanna Campbell, Joanna/ Leonhardt Ali Leonhardt, Alice/ Campbell, 1998