Eight-year-old Liam attends a local powwow despite his anxieties in this installment from Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom. Young Liam Kingbird, a shy boy from an Ojibwa reservation, is nervous about attending a nearby powwow with his best friend, Zach. However, Liam soon discovers that the crowded venue is full of magic too—from delicious Indian Tacos to lively drum circles. Can Liam overcome his anxiety and enjoy this celebration of his culture? Find out in this installment of th...

Liam is starting at a new school, and he is worried about making new friends. When a classmate asks about Liam’s cleft lip, Liam is afraid the boy is making fun of him. But in class that afternoon, Liam discovers that what makes him different also makes him special, and that is a reason to be proud. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Eight-year-old Liam struggles with his school’s Career Day project in this installment from the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series. It’s Career Day in Mrs. Dakota’s third-grade class on the Ojibwa reservation. Unfortunately, young Liam can’t decide what he wants to be when he grows up! Can Liam figure out his future, or will his class project be an epic failure? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Stark. With achie...

When Liam hears his parents having an argument, he escapes into an imaginary world with animal friends he has drawn. His new friends help Liam understand that even when things feel out of his control, he is always safe, always loved, and a brighter day is just ahead. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Literacy and Reading Programmes for Children and Young People: Case Studies from Around the Globe presents interviews with over 40 librarians from around the world who tell of their library programs. The volumes are arranged geographically with Volume 1 offering interviews from library professionals from the USA and Europe, and with Volume 2 sharing programs from Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East.The volumes highlight the diversity of the types of programs cater...

**Technological calamity and a little interdimensional cable interlude from the Ball Fondlers! Get ready for the latest offering of Rick and Morty Oni Compact Comics Edition: Ain’t Nothing to Frick With!Experience body horror and hair-raising (literally) what the eff-ery in “Rick in A Box.” Watch Rick and Morty’s relationship deteriorate in the craziest possible way in the five-part story “The Rickoning.” Hey! Look at Meeseeks! But through the lens of noir and mystery in “Meeseeks ...

This book examines the impact of white racialization in homiletics. The first section, Racial Hegemony, interrogates the white, colonial bias of Euro-American homiletical practice, pedagogy, and theory with particular attention to the intersection of preaching and racialization. The second section, Resistance and Possibilities, contributes diverse critical homiletical approaches emerging in conversation with racially-minoritized scholarship and racially subjugated knowledge and practice. B...

For those who don’t believe in an afterlife, the wisdom of the ages offers four great consolations for mortality: that death is benign and good; that mortal life provides its own kind of immortality; that true immortality would be awful; and that we experience the kinds of losses in life that we will eventually face in death. Can any of these consolations honestly reconcile us to our inevitable demise?   In this timely book, Andrew Stark tests the psychological truth of these con...

During a school lockdown, eight-year-old Liam finds a way to calm his fears in this installment from the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series. Liam’s school on an Ojibwa reservation is practicing a lockdown. During the drill, the shy third grader is worried until he finds a new friend: a wooly caterpillar. Can the caterpillar help calm Liam’s nerves during the scary situation? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Star...

Liam and his mom want to adopt a dog from the shelter. While there are many well-behaved pups to choose from, Liam notices one that’s kept away from the others—with a sign that reads "behavior issues." But Liam knows there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can some extra love and training turn the worst dog into the best? K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Eight-year-old Liam wants to find his mother the perfect holiday gift in this installment from the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series. Young Liam Kingbird isn’t feeling very merry! He wants to find his mom the perfect Christmas gift, but the Ojibwa reservation that they live on doesn’t have many shopping(?) options. Can Liam turn his present problems into a Christmas miracle? Find out in this installment of the popular Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom series by Ojibwa author Andrew Sta...

This course is designed for actors and performers eager to master the New York accent. This course offers a rich, immersive experience that captures the essence of New York's accent.Dive into the diverse sounds of the city, from the energetic pulse of Manhattan to the distinct vibes of Brooklyn and Queens. This course provides an extensive exploration of the nuances that define the New York accent, including vowel shifts, consonant variations, and the rhythm and melody that set thi...