Central Kansas Library System

My Mommy Taught Me About Microaggressions, is a children's book that introduces the concept of microaggressions as quick moments of hurtful actions, gestures or words that can be done by accident or on purpose. Young children begin to pick up on microaggressions at a young age and need support to understand and interrupt them when they occur. My Mommy Taught Me About Microaggressions, is the perfect book to support families and teachers in discussing...

Never be late for a parade. Never forget the password. Never ruin a perfect plan. It's all about the rules. But what if the rules feel completely arbitrary? What if your older brother is the only one who gets to make them up all summer long? And what if he's the only one who can save you when the darkness of winter comes rushing in?

Whenever Simon gets angry, wild beasts appear to help scare off those who upset him, but he becomes lonely, calms himself, and conjures a new kind of animal friend.

A high-powered consultant in love with her upscale Miami lifestyle is sent to a small Minnesota town, in the middle of nowhere, to oversee the restructuring of a blue collar manufacturing plant. She endures a frosty reception from the locals, along with the icy roads and freezing weather. She warms up to the small town's charm, and eventually finds herself being accepted by the community. When she's ordered to close down the plant and put the entire...

"Strategies for bringing out the best in your strong-willed child"--cover.

"When Daisy's older sister gets engaged to the Crown Prince of Scotland, Daisy makes the royal rule-book all her own"--

In 1970 Queens, New York, Julian Twerski, now in seventh grade, struggles to write an essay as punishment for an act he did not commit, worries about Beverly, the girl he likes, prepares for his bar mitzvah, and tries to cope with the serious illness of one of his closest friends, Quentin.

"As he watches his homeland of Hungary being taken over by Nazi Germany, young Prince Michael of Chestry strives to retain his identity and integrity during WWII"--

Bill, a very bored dog who resists taking part in his busy owner's many activities, has a major attitude change after his unexpected visit to a planet populated by bored aliens.

The Fox News meteorologist shares the inspiring stories of people who made the best of difficult times, from a 9/11 firefighter who fought for his colleague's health to a stranger who bought coffee for his fellow patrons. Good people are all around us doing selfless deeds, from a firefighter who bravely battled for his colleague's health after 9/11 to a good Samaritan who secretly pays for the coffees of everyone in line behind him. Dean has made...