Growing Social Media

Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. She's never told anyone this, though. She already stands out more than enough as a musical "prodigy" who plays better than most adults. Rosie's mom expects her to become a professional violinist. But this summer, Rosie refuses to play. She wants to have a break. To make friends and discover new hobbies. To find out who she would be if her life didn't revolve around the violin.

Benny isn’t your average boy from Newfoundland. He lives in a retirement home that his mother runs, he has an eighty-six-year-old best friend named Mr. Tom, he knows more about fixing boats than video games, and he has Mosaic Down syndrome. When Benny transitions to a mainstream classroom for the first time, the other students tease him for his differences… except for Salma. She’s new, too, and not your typical Newfoundland girl: she’s tech savvy, speaks Arabic, plays basketball, and isn’t afraid to eat lunch with Benny.

Do you know how to ride a bike? How to write your name? How to zip up your jacket?

Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a-kind creatures, including the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Hippopotamouse...and Auggie. Auggie is the only human boy at the Stables, and he takes care of all the other animals. The Fabled Stables have a mind of their own, and every so often, the building SHAKES and SHUDDERS, TWITCHES and SPUTTERS, to make room for a new arrival! It’s Auggie’s job to venture out and rescue a new creature from mortal danger. But will he be able to complete his mission before it’s too late.

Toby has to finish the final thing on The List. It's a list of brave, daring, totally awesome things that he and his best friend, Lucas, planned to do together, and the only item left is to hike the Appalachian Trail. But now Lucas isn't there to do it with him. Toby's determined to hike the trail alone and fulfill their pact, which means dealing with little things—the blisters, the heat, the hunger—and the big things—the bears, the loneliness, and the memories.

Maggie's world is turned upside down when she learns that her father, whom she admires, has a second daughter, Callie, whom no one knew existed. But she won't let a new family member get in the way of her summer plans with her best friend, Daija. They're determined to make tons of money braiding hair for kids around the neighborhood.

Juniper O. has a baby sibling that she calls a "bad baby." She doesn't like anything about this baby, including the way it smells, the way it looks, and the way it eats. Juniper writes a letter to share her feelings.

Omid is lucky to have an older brother like Farzin to protect him from bullies. Sometimes, though, getting Omid out of trouble is just the beginning of trouble for Farzin.

Nellie's mother died suddenly after an illness and Nellie misses her terribly. Elfa tries to comfort Nellie by giving her something very special.

A young girl feels like she doesn't fit in because her father is disabled. But when her dad puts on his strongman act for the neighborhood kids, she realizes how special he truly is.

Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet. She just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school so that she doesn’t have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything. But at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends - along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire - help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she’ll have more to lose if things change again.

It’s picture day at school! While Vivie’s mother wants her to dress nice, Vivie hates all her dress clothes. Instead, she decides to dress in her favorite clothing, including a cat shirt, blue tutu, and purple cowboy boots. Will Vivie stand out in her photo?

T.J. just moved from New York City to a small town in the country. One day, he sees something incredible, something he would never see in the city—catfish walking on land!

Is there a scientific explanation behind falling in love? Learn the answers from scientists who look into the physiology of romance.

A young boy uses his imagination and knowledge of the past to find courage on his "<3 Quest," or search for friendship.

Kayla writes to her best friend Evie after she moves away. Both Kayla and Evie make new best friends, but can they have more than one?

Jonathan is about to start school, and his mother thinks he's getting too big for a blanket.

A caveman's behavior is commonly crude, but follow these steps and you won't be so rude.

Without her mother, will Margarita find the strength to dance for the approaching Festival de Las Flores?

Jessica thinks Sarita is perfect with a capital P. She gets the best grades in the class, is the best at almost every sport, and everyone is always clustered around her. But one afternoon in the park Jessica learns that maybe nobody, and nobody's life, is perfect.