Central Kansas Library System

"Author Joanna Gaines follows up her #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners with The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together in a bright and beautiful adventure"--

At nineteen, Hutchinson was struggling to find the vocabulary to understand and accept who he was and how he fit into a community in which he couldn't see himself. Convinced that he couldn't keep going, that he had no future, Hutchinson followed through on trying to make that a reality -- an attempted suicide. Over time, he came to embrace life, and to find self-acceptance. In his deeply honest memoir, he takes readers through the journey of what...

"Are you tired of the struggle? Tired of fear, loneliness, anxiety, and not knowing who you are or what you're meant to do? You don't have to struggle anymore! In [this book], bestselling author and star of Dancing with the Stars Sadie Robertson shares her story of overcoming anxiety and fear. Sadie battled insecurity, comparison, and isolation -- just like so many of us do. And she went on a journey of transformation that has left her living a fearless...

In this story based on the author's life, a young homeless girl finds a different kind of home in the library.

"The companion to Rex Ogle's award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate,...

Throughout history and into the modern day, people have moved from place to place to flee danger and seek out better lives. But, immigrants and refugees often meet harsh realities on their journeys. Learn about immigration and refugee resettlement within the United States and throughout the world. Follow both historical and recent large migrations, understand the challenges of life in a new country, and see how activists fight for immigrants' and...

A crash course in people skills to help teens succeed in school, work, and life. Get a good job, make more money, make a difference. Packed with indispensable tips, proven techniques, and must-do know strategies, this book generates immediate results for teen success. A must-read for teens to master valuable social skills, prepare for a job, and get a head start in a career. Perfect if teens are looking for a job, working, starting their own business,...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Even after the institution of slavery became illegal, the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the Jim Crow laws. Learn more about these discriminatory laws that have shaped America's past and present. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired...

Phil doit faire des choix... Choisir de taper du pied ou d'attendre paisiblement? Fais comme Phil et dis: "Je suis patient". Des images colorées et un vocabulaire simple qui aideront les enfants à suivre le rythme!

Au quotidien, nos deux jumeaux doivent faire des choix. Adoptant toujours la bonne attitude, ils apprendront vite aux plus jeunes l'importance de cultiver le bonheur et dire: Bonjour la vie! Phil est triste parce qu'il désire toutes sortes de choses qu'il ne peut pas se procurer. Sophie le console en lui proposant d'apprécier tout ce qu'il possède, car la gratitude est bel et bien le secret du bonheur. Des images colorées et un vocabulaire simple...