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Zack Attack (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody #4)
by M. C. KingAfter the boys' friend Max chooses Zack over Cody to be her partner in a dance contest, Cody feels like he's never as good as his brother at anything. He tries all kinds of different things including ventriloquism and magic to figure out what his special talent is, but nothing sticks. Only when Zack sprains his ankle and Cody has to step in does Cody find out what he's really made of.
Zack's Story: Growing Up With Same-sex Parents (meeting the Challenge)
by Keith Elliot GreenbergMy name is Zack, and I'm 11. I live in New Jersey with my mom and Margie. I call Margie my second mother. My mom and Margie are lesbians--they fell in love with each other and have a relationship together. Sometimes kids say really mean things about gay people, and I know that some kids think that having lesbian mothers is strange. But I think we live the way every family does. When I'm not in school, I like to play baseball, go on picnics, and go in-line skating.
Zander's Missing Spot
by Karen Mueller CoombsZander and his dad are about to move far away from his old home. The thought of missing his grandparents makes Zander feel sad and empty. His supportive grandparents help him to deal with this experience and talk about his sad feelings, or "missing spot."
Zane & Intimate Seduction
by Brenda JacksonA new Westmoreland story! The first in a new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson No woman walks away from Zane Westmoreland. But when Channing Hastings does just that, it leaves the rancher reeling - and then she returns to town engaged! Zane will do whatever it takes to show her that there is no man for her but him. PLUS A BRENDA JACKSON FAVORITE FROM THE STEELE FAMILY SERIES Intimate Seduction
Zara's Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure (Zara's Rules #2)
by Hena KhanFrom the beloved author of Amina&’s Voice comes the second book in the delightful Zara&’s Rules middle grade series following Zara as she starts her own business!Zara lives for bike rides with her friends—so when her shiny, brand-new bike goes missing from the park one day, she&’s crushed. After her parents insist she earn the money for another one herself, Zara&’s determined to start a business. But what kind? A lemonade stand? Not profitable enough. Selling painted rocks? Not enough customers. Zara&’s starting to get discouraged when she and her friend Naomi finally come up with the perfect idea: The Treasure Wagon, a roving garage sale that unloads knickknacks from the Saleem family basement and makes money all at once! But when a mix-up gets Zara in hot water again, will she have to give up everything she&’s earned toward her new bike?
Zara's Rules for Living Your Best Life (Zara's Rules #3)
by Hena KhanFrom the award-winning author of Amina&’s Voice and Amina&’s Song comes the third book in the charming middle grade Zara&’s Rules series following Zara as she tries to save her spring break!It&’s spring break and Zara and Naomi have big plans…until Zara finds out that Naomi&’s parents are sending her to camp and Zara and Zayd are going to spend the week with their grandparents. Zara&’s pretty sure it&’s a rule that spring break is supposed to be full of fun and adventure—not doing chores for Naano and watching Nana Abu doze on the couch! But ever since Nana Abu retired, it seems all he wants to do is eat and sleep, and Zara&’s worried their grandfather has lost his mojo. Meanwhile, Naomi&’s having a blast at her day camp. Since Zara can&’t join her, can Zara find a way to bring the fun of camp to her grandparents&’ home? With a little help from Zayd, Zara concocts a plan that just might save her vacation—and help her grandfather start living his best life.
Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun (Zara's Rules #1)
by Hena KhanFrom the beloved author of Amina&’s Voice comes the first book in a humor-filled middle grade series starring a young Muslim girl with an endless list of hobbies who searches for ways to maximize fun for her family and neighborhood friends. Meet Zara Saleem, the queen of the neighborhood. Zara&’s in charge of it all: she organizes the games, picks the teams, and makes sure everyone has a good time…and they always do. When a new family moves in across the street, suddenly Zara&’s reign is threatened by Naomi, who has big ideas of her own about how the neighborhood kids can have fun. To get everyone to notice her again, Zara decides she&’s going to break a Guinness World Record—if her little brother Zayd doesn&’t mess things up. But when she finds herself increasingly alone in her record-breaking quest, Zara starts to wonder if sharing the crown and making a new friend might end up being the best rule of all.
Zarina Divided
by Reem FaruqiFrom the award-winning author of Unsettled, Reem Faruqi, comes a stirring coming-of-age story about a Muslim girl who, during the Partition of India, must learn to cope with loss, guilt, and change in order to grow. Perfect for fans of Amil and the After and The Partition Project and inspired by real-life events."A simultaneously gentle and gripping story led by a strong-willed protagonist eager to advocate for herself in a changing world." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)You can notice differencesif you look really close,which lately everyoneseems to be doing.Zarina loves her life in Poona, India. She spends her days happily hanging out with her best friends, Geeta and Jahana, and playing with her three brothers. However, Zarina and her family are given unsettling news: Muslims and Hindus are to separate by religion. Hindus are expected to stay in India, while Muslims are expected to move to a new land, Pakistan.Zarina is heartbroken at having to move away from all she knows and loves, and after the frightening journey to Pakistan, she feels unsure that the unfamiliar country will ever feel like home. When an accident happens that leaves Zarina grappling with extreme guilt, she decides it’s best to attend boarding school far away, much to the protest of her mom. Will a fresh start at a new school give Zarina the chance to thrive in Pakistan, or will the divisions within herself and her family continue to widen?From award-winning author Reem Faruqi comes a heartening coming-of-age story, inspired by her grandmother’s life, that reminds us that through overwhelming change can come the most beautiful growth.Praise for Zarina Divided:"Written in verse, the poetic form flows smoothly and creates an immersive and emotional journey... to effectively punctuate the formative depth of Zarina’s experience. This moving and ultimately hopeful work is perfect for readers who might be slightly young for Hiranandani’s The Night Diary." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Reem's deftness with the pen allows the reader to get into the heart of the experiences of a child facing conflict first hand." —Upasna Kakroo, CEO of Peerbagh"A heartfelt novel with a wise and enduring message for all time." —Shirin Shamsi, author of Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story"Another homerun from Reem Faruqi... A great beacon of hope [shines] in this lovely novel in verse." —Meg Eden, award-winning author of Good Different"A poignant, emotional journey inspired by the author’s grandmother’s life that explores displacement, identity, and resilience." —Kiran Razzak Khan, Anokhi Life magazine "In her trademark style, Faruqi has woven yet another poignant story about how hope and beauty can be found even amongst the most difficult circumstances." —Thushanthi Ponweera, award-winning author of I Am Kavi
Zeal: A Novel
by Morgan JerkinsMost Anticipated: Washington Post, People, TimeThe New York Times bestselling author of This Will Be My Undoing and Caul Baby returns with an epic, multi-generational novel that illuminates the legacy of slavery and the power of romantic love.Harlem, 2019. Ardelia and Oliver are hosting their engagement party. As the guests get ready to leave, he hands her a love letter on a yellowing, crumbling piece of paper . . .Natchez, 1865. Discharged from the Union Army as a free man after the war’s end, Harrison returns to Mississippi to reunite with the woman he loves, Tirzah. Upon his arrival at the Freedmen’s Bureau, though, he catches the eye of a woman working there, who’s determined to thwart his efforts to find his beloved. After tragedy strikes, Harrison resigns himself to a life with her. Meanwhile in Louisiana, the newly free Tirzah is teaching at a freedmen’s school, and discovers an advertisement in the local paper looking for her. Though she knows Harrison must have placed it, and longs to find him, the risks of fleeing are too great, and Tirzah chooses the life of seeming security right in front of her.Spanning over a hundred and fifty years, Morgan Jerkins’s extraordinary novel intertwines the stories of these star-crossed lovers and their descendants. As Tirzah's family moves across the country during the Great Migration, they challenge authority with devastating consequences, while of the legacy of heartbreak and loss continues on in the lives of Harrison's progeny.When Ardelia meets Oliver, she finds his family’s history is as full of secrets and omissions as her own. Could their connection be a cosmic reconciliation satisfying the unfulfilled desires of their ancestors, or will the weight of the past, present and future tear them apart?Sweeping, textured, and meticulously researched, Zeal is both a story of how one generation’s choices reverberate through the years and an indelible portrait of an enduring love.
Zeely: Zeely / The House Of Dies Drear / The Planet Of Junior Brown / M. C. Higgins, The Great / Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush
by Virginia HamiltonElizabeth and her brother live on a farm for a summer—and learn a whole new way of living and dreamingElizabeth likes to invent stories. When she travels to her uncle&’s farm for a summer, she starts by making up new names for herself and her younger brother: &“Geeder&” and &“Toeboy.&” As &“Geeder&” explores the farm on her own and with her brother, she encounters mysteries that capture her imagination, among them a tall, proud woman who looks just like an African queen that Elizabeth has read about in a magazine. Elizabeth spins tales about the people and places around her, but she comes to realize that sometimes the truth is more interesting than make-believe.
Zeke Meeks vs the Annoying Princess Sing-Along (Zeke Meeks)
by D. L. GreenZeke Meeks's little sister has been annoying him with Princess Sing-Along obsession forever, but it's gotten even worse. After he's guilted into going to a Princess Sing-Along concert for Mia's birthday, Zeke isn't sure he can handle the screaming kids and ridiculous songs. Could things get any worse? Only if his friends at school find out! Laugh-out-loud reading is followed up with discussion questions, an activity, and a glossary authored by Zeke himself.
Zeke Meeks vs the No-Fun Fund-Raiser (Zeke Meeks)
by D. L. GreenAs a rule, school fund-raising is no fun. But Zeke Meeks is determined to become the best fund-raiser around. After all, the student who sells the most cake mixes will win four tickets to Thrillsville amusement park. There's just one problem. Zeke is a terrible salesperson. Maybe his great grandma can teach him a thing or two about selling.
Zel
by Donna Jo NapoliAn innocent young girl...a noble youth obsessed with her spirited beauty... the mother who will do anything to keep them apart... XZel lives on an isolated Swiss alm with Mother, who insists they have everything, for they have each other. But Zel is growing and changing. How can this be enough for her? When Zel shows interest in the young nobleman who is so smitten with her after they meet by chance, suddenly Mother sees the future unfolding: and it holds loss-only loss. Swiftly she does the unspeakable. She locks her perfect daughter away in a tower, at the same time imprisoning herself in self- hatred and the vain hope that in time Zel will make the choice Mother wants. Meanwhile, day after day, for years, the haunted young man searches for the girl. These three people each tell their parts of this story of pain, loss, betrayal, innocence destroyed, and abuse in the name of love. Following the outlines of a familiar tale, Donna Jo Napoli probes its psychological depths, laying bare the emotions powerful enough to destroy or to redeem. This book is a page-turner, a triumph of the imagination, and a work of art that will leave readers both horrified and exhilarated.
Zelda and Ivy
by Laura Mcgee KvasnoskyStories of two inventive sisters at play, and at odds, ZELDA AND IVY is packed with sugar and sass -- a first-rate original! Zelda and Ivy are fox sisters with a flair for the dramatic. Their exploits unfold with plenty of sugar and sass in this spirited trio of stories.
Zelda and Ivy, the Runaways
by Laura Mcgee KvasnoskyIn three short notes, two fox sisters run away from home, bury a time capsule, and take advantage of some creative juice.<P><P> Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Medal
Zelda and Ivy: Keeping Secrets (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level K)
by Laura KvasnoskyA brand-new companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner! The fabulous fox sisters return in three wry adventures for beginning readers. <P><P>It’s springtime, and little sister Ivy wants to prove she can keep a secret, but there are some secrets that are too good to keep. Big sister Zelda longs to play the perfect April Fool’s Day prank, but can she outsmart the clever Ivy? And will opera star hopeful Zelda be upstaged by a butterfly in the final act? Fresh and funny, full of sugar and sass, this trio of tales about everyday life with siblings and friends is sure to strike a chord with young readers everywhere.
Zelda and Ivy: The Big Picture
by Laura Mcgee KvasnoskyIn a fresh and funny new companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner, the fox sisters team up with their friend Eugene in three spy-rific adventures. After Zelda, Ivy, and their best friend Eugene watch the new Secret Agent Fox movie (some more bravely than others), they are inspired to do a little detective work themselves. With top-secret agent names chosen and notebook in hand, they're ready to get to the bottom of neighborhood mysteries. But when a rainstorm threatens to ruin the agents' campout, can the three foxy friends come up with an undercover alternative? Sly humor, lively illustrations, and a genuine eye for the everyday dynamics among siblings make this a perfect choice for beginning readers, whether old fans or new. From the Hardcover edition.
Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)
by Laura KvasnoskyThe fabulous fox sisters return in three fresh, funny stories perfect for beginning readers. Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block, they are sure to tickle the funny bones of both new and returning fans.
Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World
by Cathy Cassani AdamsThe host of the top ranked Zen Parenting podcast and mother of three reveals a calmer, more self-aware parenting approach for parents to effectively teach and support their children: say less, but listen more. We can&’t always plan for what&’s next—that&’s been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is that life is never predictable, especially as parents. What is possible is your unlimited capacity for compassion, and caring—for yourself and for your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection and community that is Zen Parenting. Using the seven chakras, therapist Cathy Cassani Adams discusses parenting issues such as school pressure, self-care, emotional intelligence, mental health, sexuality and gender, and more, while offering concrete examples and strategies to help you wake up to your life as a parent:Chakra One—The Right to Be: Establish your physical, emotional, and mental foundationChakra Two—The Right to Feel: Practice creativity and how to access your emotionsChakra Three—The Right to Act: Establish a sense of self for yourself and your kids Chakra Four—The Right to Love and Be Loved: Experience openheartedness, empathy, and compassionChakra Five—The Right to Speak and Hear Truth: Discover genuine and meaningful communicationChakra Six—The Right to See: Explore mindfulness, meditation, and your own intuitionChakra Seven—The Right to Know: Connect to something greater than yourself &“This book is my new favorite guide for parenting, to be sure. But it's also a master class in a life well-lived.&”—Dr. John Duffy, author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety and The Available Parent
Zen Parenting: Understanding Ourselves so we can Take Better Care of Our Children
by Cathy Cassani Adams'There are few parenting books that hit the mark and this is one of them!' Dr ShefaliWe can't always plan for what's next - that's been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is that life is never predictable, especially for parents. What is possible is an unlimited capacity for compassion and caring - for yourself and your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection, and community that is Zen Parenting. Using the seven chakras, therapist Cathy Cassani Adams discusses parenting issues such as school pressure, self-care, emotional intelligence, anxiety, sexuality and gender, and more, while offering concrete examples and strategies to help you wake up to your life as a parent. Zen Parenting guides you to:- Establish your physical, emotional and mental foundation- Practice creativity and how to access your emotions- Develop your sense of self and allow your kids to do the same- Experience openheartedness, empathy and compassion- Discover genuine and meaningful communication- Explore mindfulness, meditation and your own intuition- Connect to something greater than yourself
Zen Parenting: Understanding Ourselves so we can Take Better Care of Our Children
by Cathy Cassani AdamsAn audiobook that helps parents to pay attention to daily life and the relationships they are creating with their children.We easily fall into the trap of parenting without a real awareness of what we're doing and why we're doing it, invariably using other peoples' ideas and values or outdated child-rearing techniques.A Zen Parent, is not a label or prescriptive way to parent, but a willingness to stay present with what's happening and do the right thing. It's a commitment to an imperfect practice of continual self-awareness so we can show up for our children in an authentic and mindful way. The one thing that can be counted on throughout parenting is change - just when we understand our child's experience or buy the right size clothes, they change and grow. Just when we get comfortable with typical life challenges, the world experiences a global pandemic. Being able to parent and live well requires a willingness to get comfortable with disorder and uncertainty, and even more of a willingness to be introspective and creative to once again find reorder.Structured through the 7 bodily chakras, which are used as a framework for human existence, this book is for parents who want to raise their children in a more self-aware and mindful way, to expand their thinking about who they are and what they want to share with their kids. It's a self-study and reminder to pay attention to daily life and the relationships they are creating with their children. And it's an opportunity to live what they want their kids to learn, to show up as themselves so their kids know they can do the same.(P) 2022 Hachette Audio
Zen Socks (Stillwater)
by Jon J MuthStillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!On life's journey...kindness is the key.Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Most of all they love their friend Stillwater. The three friends are quite a team! From Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth comes a story about sharing, another about patience, and a third about compassion. With warmth and fun, they learn from one another in the most surprising ways....
Zen Ties (A Stillwater Book): A Stillwater Book
by Jon J MuthStillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+ original series!Stillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor Book, Zen Shorts.Summer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.Zen Ties is a charming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.
Zen and Gone
by Emily FranceWith another aching deep dive into human spirituality, Emily France mines her home state of Colorado in a novel of a teen girl's harrowing search for her missing younger sister—and her own search for self.Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Essence McKree feels older than any seventeen-year-old she knows. Ever since weed was legalized, her mother has been working in a pot shop, high more often than not. Lately it’s been up to Essa to care for her nine-year-old sister, Puck.When Essa meets Oliver—a brainy indoor type who’s in town for the summer—she is cautious at first, distrustful of the tourist crowd and suspicious of Oliver’s mysterious past in Chicago. But Puck is charmed and pushes Essa toward him. Soon Essa finds herself showing Oliver the Boulder she has forgotten: the mountain parties, the long hikes . . . and at Oliver’s urging, the exploration of Buddhism at the local zendo.When Oliver agrees to accompany Essa on a three-day survival game in the Rocky Mountains, she feels a lightness she hasn’t known in a long time. Then she discovers that Puck has stowed away and followed them into the wilderness. After spending a night stuck in a mountain storm, Essa wakes to find Puck missing. Now Essa must rely on her newfound spiritual strength if she is to save her sister’s life, and ultimately her own.
Zen and Xander Undone
by Amy Kathleen RyanZen and Xander are sisters--truly, madly, deeply sisters, and this is their last summer together. Zen is the "good" girl with a black belt in karate and a newfound penchant for kicking heads. Xander is a wild scientific genius with a self-destructive streak a light-year long. They have three things in common: they're brown-eyed blondes, they've noticed the boy next door has turned into a hottie, and they miss their mom, who died almost a year ago. These sisters are surviving just fine--except Zen keeps getting into fights that are harder and harder to finish, while Xander spirals into a vortex of late-night parties, scary men, and drugs. What's worse, Xander has scholarships to the most coveted universities in the country, but she's about to ruin everything. Should Zen keep trying to protect Xander, or finally let her go?