Values & Virtues

You can take action against bullying, and you don't have to do it on your own. This book will give you the know-how to deal with bullying, whether you're a target, a bully, or a witness.

* Bullying 101 explains the many forms bullying can take, from name-calling to physical fights.

* Letters to the "Bully Counsellor" illustrate real-life examples of …

A competitive streak can be the driving force behind excellence in school, sports, and other pursuits. Some young people take competition too far, however, or fear competition and avoid it at all costs. Competition looks at ways young people can harness the competitive spirit to accomplish their goals while managing conflicts that can grow out of c …

Schoolyard fights used to be viewed as an inevitable part of growing up, especially for boys. But escalating violence in schools--including many incidents involving weapons--has made conflict resolution among young people a serious issue across the country.
All people experience feelings of anger and hostility, but as we mature we learn how to cont …

I Gave My Mom a Castle is a collection of poems about giving and receiving. Most are prose poems, mini stories, told by a wide cast of characters from toddlers to teens with an adult or two thrown in for good measure.

With a very simple text accompanied by rich, vibrant illustrations a young narrator describes what it means to be a child with rights - from the right to food, water and shelter, to the right to go to school, to be free from violence, to breathe clean air, and more. The book emphasizes that these rights belong to every child on the planet, whether …

Black, white, and everything in between . . .

Through poems, interviews, and short essays, a group of young people describe being biracial, multiracial, or of mixed race. These poignant firsthand accounts reflect the unique and varied voices of the writers, whose backgrounds range from Caribbean, Vietnamese, and Latin American to Native American, …