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Audition

By Lisa R. Neher, Illustrated by Sabina Kraushaar

Published February 17, 2017

"This is crazy," Marie said for the fourth time. From her seat in front of the steering wheel of the...
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Lizy

By Rosalie Schulick, Illustrated by the author

Published February 17, 2017

Lizy was my best friend the summer I turned six, though that summer I also learned she couldn't be forever....
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Freedom

By Christina Kells, Illustrated by David Derish

Published February 17, 2017

I was once a slave, but now I am a teacher. This is my story. The year is 1830, and...
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Robbie

By Emma A. Lunbeck, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

Published February 14, 2017

"Here we are then," said Mother happily, at the same time tipping the cab, hoisting our luggage out of the...
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Wings of Water

By Emily Heninger, Illustrated by Susie Speicher

Published February 14, 2017

I was out on my boat, the Eaglet, for what seemed the millionth time that summer. Once more, my dad...
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The Wild Mare

By Emily Villano, Illustrated by Lina Kavaliunas

Published February 14, 2017

For the men the day had started a few hours before. The men worked for hours. Instead of a few...
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Beethoven’s Bargain

By Simon Reis, Illustrated by William Drewes

Published February 13, 2017

He was a strange boy. Some people would say that he was a loner. He usually went his own way...
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Hawaiian Hurricane

By Nina Painter, Illustrated by the author

Published February 13, 2017

INTRODUCTION I love the beach. It's my home, and I'm proud of it. I love to run on the...
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A Girl with Red Hair Is Nice to Know!

By Annika Thomas, Illustrated by Kate Engel

Published February 13, 2017

One day at school Sister Rachel, our teacher, asked for a volunteer to read out loud. A girl named Cindy...
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Irina Cleans Her Room

By Susan Decker, Illustrated by Hannah Richman

Published February 12, 2017

Irina sat gingerly on the fluffy gray computer chair. She loved to e-mail her best friend, Maxine, and play trivia...
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Audition

Story Published February 17, 2017 By Lisa R. Neher, Illustrated by Sabina Kraushaar

"This is crazy," Marie said for the fourth time. From her seat in front of the steering wheel of the family's old station wagon, Mom gave her a side glance and an encouraging smile.
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Lizy

Story Published February 17, 2017 By Rosalie Schulick, Illustrated by the author

Lizy was my best friend the summer I turned six, though that summer I also learned she couldn't be forever. I found her resting in the cattails by my father's pond.
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Freedom

Story Published February 17, 2017 By Christina Kells, Illustrated by David Derish

I was once a slave, but now I am a teacher. This is my story. The year is 1830, and I am twelve years old. I live on a plantation in South Carolina. I have no kin with me at this plantation.
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Robbie

Story Published February 14, 2017 By Emma A. Lunbeck, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

"Here we are then," said Mother happily, at the same time tipping the cab, hoisting our luggage out of the trunk, and brushing her hair aside impatiently. "Go on in and set yourself up, darling . . .
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Wings of Water

Story Published February 14, 2017 By Emily Heninger, Illustrated by Susie Speicher

I was out on my boat, the Eaglet, for what seemed the millionth time that summer. Once more, my dad and brother had persuaded me to come out and try to water-ski again.
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The Wild Mare

Story Published February 14, 2017 By Emily Villano, Illustrated by Lina Kavaliunas

For the men the day had started a few hours before. The men worked for hours. Instead of a few hours to the men it felt like years. When the men came home the women's day started.
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Beethoven’s Bargain

Story Published February 13, 2017 By Simon Reis, Illustrated by William Drewes

He was a strange boy. Some people would say that he was a loner. He usually went his own way and stayed away from others. Nobody knew why. A quiet, sad boy, he hardly ever said much and so he had trou...
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Hawaiian Hurricane

Story Published February 13, 2017 By Nina Painter, Illustrated by the author

INTRODUCTION I love the beach. It's my home, and I'm proud of it. I love to run on the beach and then dive into the sand and feel the warmth soothe my body.
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A Girl with Red Hair Is Nice to Know!

Story Published February 13, 2017 By Annika Thomas, Illustrated by Kate Engel

One day at school Sister Rachel, our teacher, asked for a volunteer to read out loud. A girl named Cindy raised her hand. Cindy was a shy, quiet girl who always sat on her hands.
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Irina Cleans Her Room

Story Published February 12, 2017 By Susan Decker, Illustrated by Hannah Richman

Irina sat gingerly on the fluffy gray computer chair. She loved to e-mail her best friend, Maxine, and play trivia games. "Meow!" Irina looked down. Her white kitty jumped aboard the computer table.
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