Debbie M. Rigaud apporte une perspective nouvelle à la littérature jeunesse, forte de son expérience approfondie dans les domaines des actualités et du divertissement. Sa capacité à capturer des voix authentiques, qu'il s'agisse de célébrités ou de "vraies" jeunes filles, confère à sa fiction une profondeur unique. Rigaud explore avec finesse des thèmes qui résonnent auprès des jeunes lecteurs, créant des récits captivants qui sont à la fois pleins d'esprit et perspicaces. Son approche de l'écriture reflète ses racines journalistiques, mettant l'accent sur la précision et une voix narrative forte.
Tired of being the middle sister, eleven-year-old Addie Asante uses a magical bracelet to switch places with her thirteen-year-old sister and discovers that being older is not necessarily easier--and worse, her baby sister is now living as Addie
The local animal shelter might be closing -- and it's up to Hope Roberts to save it!Meet Hope Roberts. She's eleven years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. She loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, and her two rescue dogs. Hope believes it's always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. And most of all, she believes in dreaming big. But though Hope seems super strong on the outside, there's another side of her, too. She's just a regular girl trying to survive middle school.In the second book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope decides to do whatever it takes to stop the local animal shelter from closing down. It's where she found her two furry best friends -- it has to stay open so the other animals there can find their fur-ever homes, too! But can Hope get the support she needs in time to keep the shelter doors open?Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This new series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!
Hope Roberts saves the planet! In the fourth book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope Roberts is determined to save the world--literally. Hope has already gotten her school to add more recycling bins and coordinate a carpooling program. But it's not enough. Hope wants to do more to protect the environment before it's too late. But will Hope's plans to help the planet backfire? Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world--they will! This story will include Hope's tips about recycling and protecting the environment in the back of the book!
Hope Roberts for President -- or not? In the third book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope is running for sixth grade class president, with her friend and campaign manager, Grace, by her side. But in her effort to win over her classmates, Hope makes some promises she can't keep. Can Hope make things right with the students of JFK Middle -- and maybe still win the election, too? Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!This story will tie in perfectly to the 2020 presidential election and include Hope's tips about voting and elections in the back of the book!
Late bloomers unite! This fresh and funny #ownvoices novel from rising star Debbie Rigaud is perfect for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Booksmart.Simone Thibodeaux's life is sealed in a boy-proof container.Her strict Haitian immigrant parents enforce no-dating rules and curfews, and send Simone to an all-girls school. As for prom? Simone is allowed to go on one condition: her parents will select her date (a boy from a nice Haitian immigrant family, obviously).Simone is desperate to avoid the humiliation of the set up -- especially since she's crushing on a boy she knows her parents wouldn't approve of. With senior year coming to a close, Simone makes a decision. She and her fellow late-bloomer friends will create a Senior Year Bucket List of all the things they haven't had a chance to do. On the list: kissing a boy, sneaking out of the house, skipping class (gasp!), and, oh yeah -- choosing your own prom date.But as the list takes on a life of its own, things get more complicated than Simone expected. She'll have to discover which rules are worth breaking, and which will save her from heartbreak.
Lifelong actor/advocate Alyssa Milano tells the story of a young activist in the making. It's the first book in an empowering and funny new middle-grade series illustrated by Simpsons ' illustrator, Eric S. Keyes.
Set in a contemporary world, this novel offers a fresh take on the classic coming-of-age story, blending humor and relatable experiences. Featuring a strong #ownvoices perspective, it captures the journey of a young protagonist navigating the ups and downs of adolescence, friendships, and self-discovery. With its engaging narrative style, it promises to resonate with readers seeking a lighthearted and empowering tale reminiscent of The Princess Diaries. New talent Debbie Rigaud delivers an entertaining and inspiring read for today's generation.
Alyssa Milano’s sharply observed, uproarious, and deeply intimate ode to the life she has lived and the issues that matter most. Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, delivers here a collection of powerful personal essays that get to the heart of her life, career, and all-out humanitarianism. These essays are unvarnished and elegant, funny and heartbreaking, and utterly real. A timely book that shows in almost real time the importance of taking care of others, it also gives a gut-punch-level wake-up call in an era where the noise is a distraction from what really needs to happen, if we want to live in a better world. These are stories of growing up in celebrity, of family and of friends, of connections and breaking apart. They have teeth on the page and come from the heart. And they are stories that offer a direct line into the thoughts and life of one of the most visible, hard-working humanitarians we have. A bestselling children's book author, Alyssa's finally giving her fans worldwide what they really want to hear directly from her about: the life she has lived, the things she's seen and experienced, and the way she lives in and with the world.
The story revolves around Baby Sebastian, a discerning young eater who has developed his own unique ratings system for food. His culinary world is turned upside down when his parents decide to take him to a restaurant for the first time, leading to humorous and unexpected challenges as he navigates this new dining experience.