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Signs of Distress: Recognizing and Helping Someone in Need 
With the rise in mental illness among young people, teens are likely to encounter a friend who is struggling. This book helps teens recognize risk factors for mental illness and signs of distress in their peers. It also explores how to have conversations about mental health with a friend, when and how to seek the support of a trusted adult or crisis services, and how to advocate for mental health in their communities.
Simply Skye
Avi's doll Skye is not a boy or a girl. Neither is Avi. But what will their family think? Avi uses Skye to explore gender expression and identity and also to discover how their family will react to Avi's own nonbinary identity. Breaking gender stereotypes, Avi's clothing choices and actions show their brother, sister, and parents who they really are as their family gradually understands and accepts Avi's identity.
Skilled and Vocational Trades (BrightPoint Press)
Skilled and Vocational Trades explores the career paths of electricians, plumbers, drone pilots and more. The books describe the jobs associated with each trade and provide information on training and education, life on the job, and the career outlook. Each book includes a fact sheet, a graphic that visually presents key information, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery
Keo loves kimchi! And he loves Halmoni, his grandmother! But when Halmoni unexpectedly comes to visit and digs a big hole in the backyard, he's not sure what's going on. Could Halmoni be planning to bury a secret treasure?! Yangsook Choi, author and illustrator of the beloved picture book The Name Jar, serves up a tasty new story that's bursting with heart, humor, mystery, and . . . cabbage!
Slithering Snakes (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)
Snakes live in almost every country on the planet! From venomous vipers to coiling constrictors, the snakes in this series are sure to entice young readers. Carefully levelled text and vibrant photos introduce the snakesÎ body parts, habitats, hunting behaviors, babies, and more. Features map their range, highlight favourite foods, and show how to identify each snake. Readers curious about slithering snakes will enjoy these engaging titles!
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that's exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts and relied on US Marshals to keep them safe. Their teacher protected them every step of the way, and the girls formed a close bond, becoming friends for life.
Soccer Leagues (Torque)
The whistle blows. It is time for the match to start! In this hi/lo series, reluctant readers will learn about the world's top soccer leagues. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the history and play of these leagues to life on the page. Special features highlight the original members of the leagues, the playoff and relegation systems, and the top players in each leagueÎs history. A two-page profile closes each title by highlighting both club and individual records as well as the largest stadium in the league.
Some Days Are Yellow
Some days are easy! The sky is sunny, and it feels like the whole world is your oyster. Everything goes according to plan, and we know what to expect. Other days are tough! There might be raindrops or skinned knees. Things don't go our way and we feel overwhelmed. But that is the up-and-down rollercoaster ride we call life. And everyone experiences it. The most important thing to remember is ""No matter your day, tomorrow's brand new!"" Lyrical text and colourful artwork remind readers of all ages that life is a vibrant adventure with an array of experiences and emotions, and tomorrow always offers a fresh start. What a difference a day can make! An important message to keep in mind.