Cindy L. Rodriguez

Lola Reyes doesn't want to leave Guatemala, a place full of warmth and sun, laughter and music--where her abuela and prima and tíos and tías surround her with love. Back in Sunnyside, it's cold. There's schoolwork and chores. And her mama transforms into Lola's super-serious school principal, Dr. Reyes. Back at home... Lola can see, crystal clear, the empty place where Pop used to be. So Lola decides to bring a little bit of Guatemala--and Pop--back...

Eighth-grader Layla's dedication to volleyball puts her algebra grade at risk, as well as her chance of making the high school team.

"A bright blue sky across the nation, people arriving at jobs, devastating news--a terrorist attack on American soil! Eyes glued to television sets as the horrible moments of September 11, 2001, in New York City unwound. Celebrate the American spirit of cooperation and determination as you read this beautifully depicted account of the Shanksville September 11 incident."

Briefly describes the U.S.S. New York, a battle ship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center attack.

Thirteen-year-old Aniyah's mother and all of her aunts went to historically Black universities and were drill and step team members, but Aniyah does not like performing and has avoided stepping, until her friend Stacy convinces her that now they are entering eighth grade they should both join the school step club which does not compete; Aniyah discovers that stepping can be fun--but when the club decides to enter a competition all of Aniyah's fears...