Doors seem to close at every turn in this exciting basketball-based book. The Wasps' community center is closing. The team is disbanding. Money is gone. All these happen in the midst of a local championship tournament. Young sports fans will enjoy the play-by-play descriptions of the critical games while experiencing a story that illustrates that sometimes character overcomes resources.

When father and son have different perspectives on what is worth pursuing, both have an opportunity to grow. That's what happens in this story of sports, music, family, and discovery. Great for young soccer fans, but will appeal to a wider audience, too.

This character-driven plot focuses on the emotions the daughter of mixed-race parents goes through when she receives a racist note at her new middle school. Anger, confusion, fear, frustration fog her steps to justice. Streamlined writing walks readers through Yasmin's difficult choices that ultimately lead to maturity and restoration within her community of friends, teammates, parents, and school ...

Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!

"What do you do when a new ""rule"" means your friend is suddenly not welcome or even allowed in a place you've grown together as friendly rivals? This is the challenge Brian and Hannah face when a new bully is thrust into a place of power. Can a bully's mind be changed? A good story of friendship and overcoming—and compassion at a surprising moment—that will appeal to even reluctant readers." ...