A collection of skits written by young people with instructions for performance. The skits are arranged under such categories as "Cumulative Actions, " "Silly Singers, " "Skits With Trick Endings, " "Skits From Jokes, " "Musical Ensembles, " and others.

"Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about"--

A second collection of poems in which Mattie Stepanek, a young boy who suffers from a rare form of muscular dystrophy, shares his insights on life and death, faith, hope, love, loss, innocence, and joy.

Eleven children share their experiences with terminal illness, especially the ways they helped each other cope with the prospect of their own death.

Inspirational stories on life, love, and learning for teens, including contributions by teens.

A collection of children's letters from the 1930s through the 1950s sent to Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the nine "Little House" books.

Examines the contributions of African-Americans to American culture in such areas as music, food, literature, and celebrations. Includes profiles of significant individuals.

Presents the diary of twelve-year-old Latoya Hunter as she goes through her first year of junior high school in the Bronx.

A collection of poems and essays in which young Native Americans speak of their identity, their families and communities, rituals, and the harsh realities of their lives.