Kelly J Baptist
1) Eb & Flow
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 4
Formats
Description
A ten-day suspension has tweens De'Kari and Ebony seeing the world with a fresh perspective. Don't miss this poignant novel in verse from the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero.
Two kids. One fight. No one thinks they’re wrong.
Flow
I don’t even hit girls . . . is what I’m thinking.
I roll my eyes, turn them to my shoes.
Shoes I’ma...
Two kids. One fight. No one thinks they’re wrong.
Flow
I don’t even hit girls . . . is what I’m thinking.
I roll my eyes, turn them to my shoes.
Shoes I’ma...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5
Formats
Description
From Kelly J. Baptist, the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero, comes a story about Zoe Sparks, an over-enthusiastic cookie-dough seller who wishes to win a laptop from her school fundraiser. Of course, there's unexpected competition, bad music, strained friendships, and over-the-top ideas that go horribly wrong.
Spunky sixth-grader Zoe Sparks has discovered a unique way to get the laptop of her dreams—to win it!...
Spunky sixth-grader Zoe Sparks has discovered a unique way to get the laptop of her dreams—to win it!...
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Kai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.
Kai's aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding ... except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide—a groovy line dance with footwork that Kai can't quite
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Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6
Formats
Description
Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.
"Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which...
"Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which...