Becoming Vanessa History but always—until now—tantalizingly consigned to

but always—until now—tantalizingly consigned to the shadows

They converge and collide on one fateful day at the Big Oakland Powwow and together this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history

Break the Good Girl Myth leads you on a process of self-discovery and healing and empowers you to share your gifts with the world

Winner of Lee & Low’s New Voices Award

or who have been diagnosed with autism or as a Highly Sensitive Person

Becoming Vanessa History but always—until now—tantalizingly consigned toFor readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindergarten, this story will help kids just starting school transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies so they can love who they are. On Vanessas first day of school, her parents tell her it will be easy to make friends. Vanessa isnt so sure. She wears her fanciest outfit so her new classmates will notice her right away. They notice, but the attention isnt what shed hoped