Set in London, grieving Joe floats through the streets and bars in Soho. Somewhere between a bad dream and reality, he confronts the loss of his soul mate in the only way he knows how.First published in 2016 by Litro Magazine #TuesdayTales.

Boyfriend ✓Best friends ✓Supportive family ✓Awesome summer ✓Lu is turning 17 and life can't seem to get any better.A new school year and season brings with it new friendships, unexpected alliances, distractions and questions. Who is Joey and what is his issue with Lu? What are Si and his mother talking about in French? What's up with Cuchi and who are Xavy and Rafa? Is James in love?The Deadbeat Club reunites Lu, Si, Cuchi and James as they face...

"It didn't bother me that I was all those names they called me...It hurt that it bothered them so much."Being sixteen sucks! Being sixteen and awkward sucks! Being sixteen, awkward and knowing you are gay sucks even more!Or does it?Lu has no friends. Anthony keeps bullying him at school. His mother is growing suspicious. What else can he do but ditch to go hang out in Greenwich Village, it's what his Uncle Jose would have done. After all, it's 1993, and he is in the...

2020 revised edition includes a new cover and never before published material."It didn't bother me that I was all those names they called me...It hurt that it bothered them so much."Being sixteen sucks! Being sixteen and awkward sucks! Being sixteen, awkward and knowing you are gay sucks even more!Or does it?Lu has no friends. Anthony keeps bullying him at school. His mother is growing suspicious. What else can he do but ditch to go hang out in Greenwich Vil...

Set over the course of one night in Berlin, Expat Joe returns home and weaves through decadence and self loathing desperate to connect with who he once was and a happiness that he gave away too easily."Rückspiel" was first published in Jonathan: A Queer Fiction Journal, issue 11, in March 2016. It had previously been shortlisted in the 2015 The Reader Berlin Short Story Competition.

Prepare to be captivated by a literary treasure trove of laughter and wit! "Humorous Readings and Recitations (Unabridged)" by Leopold Wagner is a timeless collection of side-splitting stories, rib-tickling poems, and uproarious monologues. From the absurd to the downright hilarious, this anthology will have you in stitches as you delve into a world of literary merriments. With its diverse range of selections, this book promises an unforgettable journey of laughter and entertainment.

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!**A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in and learn kung fu.Forever bested by the exotic animal styles of the other students, Wong Long runs away from the temple. That summer, he discovers and befriends a small praying mantis. Naming...

The Painting and The Piano is an improbable story of survival and love. The childhoods of Johnny and Adrianne couldn't have been more different. Not only were they born more than one-thousand miles apart, but the cultural and financial contrasts between their respective childhoods are equally as stark. Old-money wealth and privilege defined Johnny's childhood in Ladue, Missouri, which is to St. Louis what Scarsdale is to New York City or Beverly Hills to Los Angeles. From the moment of his...

In the fourteenth book about the ever-popular Tashi, a fire-breathing monster breaks out of Wise-as-an-Owl's workshop and threatens them all, and when Tashi is accused of killing the carp in Soh Meen's pond, he uses a Truth Potion to find the real culprit.'Run, children,' said Wise-as-an-Owl. 'No, hide!'Much-to-learn has got it wrong again - he's magicked up a hideous monster that's bursting out of the garden workshop. And it's coming Tashi's way!

The ninth book in the Tashi series of daring adventures and tall tales about magic, courage and the triumph of brains over brawn. Created by the much loved, multi-award winning author/illustrator team of Anna and Barbara Fienberg and Kim Gamble.'Don't go near the ghost house. Who knows what is prowling around in there!'There's a light in the window of the haunted house, and Tashi is going in. He's brave, but is he fast enough to beat two mysterious stranger...

Tai Chi, the ancient art of movement, is practiced by millions of kids around the world.This martial arts for kids has everything you need to know to start training, including:The history and origins of Tai ChiWhat to expect in your first classesWarm-up exercisesBasic movements and sequencesFun games to play and practiceAnd more!This book will take you through your first few weeks as a s...

The first tai chi book exclusively for children ages 4 to 8.• Uses children's delight in imitating animals to teach the eight basic tai chi forms essential for health.• Each exercise is accompanied by colorful artwork and photographs of the author's 7-year-old son demonstrating postures.• Written as a story to invite imaginative play and learning.• Designed for children and parents to play with together and for independent learning by older children....