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A brief biography of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to sit on the US Supreme Court.

Carly dreams of having beautiful, sparkly hair like a mermaid princess. However, her real hair isn't sparkly, pink, or beautiful. It's a SNARLY mess! Her mom says she needs to get a haircut, but Carly doesn't want to. The blow dryer could set her hair on fire. The cape might be too tight to breathe. And her ears could get cut off by the sharp scissors! How can she get out of it?A story about overcoming your fears and finding confidence in being yourself, from co-writers, Jessica Quarnstrom and Taylor Krumm. Inspired by Jessica's mother and Taylor's mother-in-law, Shanda, who was a hair stylist for 36 years, before passing away in 2021. This first haircut story will help put anyone scared of the salon at ease after learning about the stylist's magic hands and how they help you feel beautiful. Perfect for kids ages 3-7!

Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.

The perfect gift for teenagers and young women - a beautifully illustrated book of goddess life lessons, myths and legends.For centuries, cultures around the world celebrated tales and myths of daring and brave goddesses. These twenty-one legendary ladies were tenacious, smart and strong. Meet...· Osun, the Yoruba goddess of love who stands up to those who believe women are less important than men· Rhiannon, the Welsh queen of fairies who won't let anyone make decisions for her and instead follows her heart· Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and death who sets boundaries and is comfortable with being a single independent womanThese rich and often forgotten female stories of the ancient past will inspire you to be just as confident, courageous, fierce and fearless in the future. 'With an ancient, earnest heart, Live like a Goddess continues a venerable tradition of reading myth not just for fun but for personal enrichment. I am warmed by these diverse tales and their lessons in ambition, wisdom and courage' - Amy Jeffs, author of the bestselling Storyland"Menzies presents gem-like stories of powerful women, lifting them up to guide future generations. A gorgeous reclamation of our human heritage." Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros

Clang-clang! Clunk! Crunch! A story about a working woman and the big machines kids love! From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town.Hook it, lift it, off the groundEasy, careful, swing it ‘round.Clunk! Phew! Good job.Crane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She’s ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane’s biggest challenge of all—a firetruck! But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Parents and children can read together the clang-clang! of the crane and toot-toot! of the ships!Crane Jane is the second book in The Big Jobs, Bold Women series, which  introduces young readers to women as leaders in unusual jobs. The first book in the series is Firefighter Flo! With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Crane Jane is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed kids.

"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"--

Her gift can save . . . or it can kill.'Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger' Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThree weddings. Three funerals. Alessa's gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches.Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island's only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante's dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all?PRAISE FOR THIS VICIOUS GRACE'A wonderfully fun time from start to finish' Hannah Whitten'The perfect blend of humour and heart' Allison Saft'This book is incredible' Lauren Blackwood'Remarkably fresh' Ayana Gray'Sure to be a favourite for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco' Lyndall Clipstone

Riri lives in a lively and colorful little world. There is always something to do and talk about every day. Always on the move, Riri enjoys her enriching work and leisure as a new early spring arrives with the blooms. Read about them in this illustrated book.

"Esta chica no rompe corazones, los devora. La novela que ha inspirado la nueva pelicula de Timothâee Chalamet. Maren Yearly quiere lo mismo que cualquier chica de su edad. Quiere convertirse en alguien a quien los demâas admiren y respeten. Y quiere que la quieran. Pero Maren tiene un secreto que la hace diferente, impulsos que no puede controlar. Y se odia por las cosas malas que le ha empujado a hacer, por lo que ha causado en ella y en su familia. Porque Maren no solo rompe corazones, los devora. Desde el dâia en que su madre le encontrâo en la boca un hueso del oâido de la niänera cuando apenas tenâia dos aänos, supo que la vida no serâia normal para ninguna de las dos. Y cuando, el dâia de su decimosexto cumpleaänos, su madre la abandona con un poco de dinero, una mochila y su partida de nacimiento, Maren decide lanzarse a la bâusqueda del padre que nunca conociâo, determinada a averiguar la clave de su origen y de por quâe hace lo que hace. Enfrentada a un mundo que quizâa encierre otras personas como ella, pero tambiâen la inesperada posibilidad del amor, Maren pronto se da cuenta de que a quien busca es a sâi misma."--