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El antídoto contra el bullying. Número 1 en ventas en The New York Times;mejor libro del año en Amazon y Barnes and Noble;mejor libro juvenil de 2012 en Publishers Weekly,Kirkus Review, Booklist, School Library Journaly Washington Post Todos deberiamos recibir una ovacion al menos una vez en nuestra vida, porque todos vencemos al mundo.Auggie Su cara lo hace distinto y el solo quiere ser uno mas. Camina siempre mirando al suelo, la cabeza gacha y el flequillo tratando en vano de esconder su rostro, pero, aun asi, es objeto de miradas furtivas, susurros ahogados y codazos de asombro. August sale poco, su vida transcurre entre las acogedoras paredes de su casa, entre la compañia de su familia, su perra Daisy y las increibles historias de La guerra de las galaxias. Este año todo va a cambiar, porque este año va a ir, por primera vez, a la escuela. Alli aprendera la leccion mas importante de su vida, la que no se enseña en las aulas ni en los libros de texto: crecer en la adversidad, aceptarse tal como es, sonreir a los dias grises y saber que, al final, siempre encontrara una mano amiga. En un mundo en el que el bullying entre los jovenes se esta convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie Wonder ofrecen una nueva vision refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora. Hazte un favor y lee este libro: tu vida sera mejor.La opinion de los lectores:Empece a leer este libro con la idea de recomendarselo a mis hijos... Nunca pense que a mi me iba a gustar tantisimo.Iciar en Amazon.es Hermoso. Un libro que todos deberiamos leer como minimo una vez.Constanza en Google Play Una defensa de los valores autenticos, de la capacidad de ser valorado porla inteligencia, el sentido de la amistad, la lealtad y el compañerismo. [...] recomendado para todas las edades.Mireia en Amazon.es Si aun no has leido este libro, no se que estas haciendo con tu vida.Teresa en Amazon.es Es unode esos libros que te atrapan, August es un niño increible que esta lleno de ideas y de fuerza.Valentina en Google Play Un libro divertido, ameno, profundo, aleccionador, optimista, algun ratito cruel, como la vida misma. Bueno para niños, mayores y viejos.Carmen Cristina en Amazon.es La leccion de August, el eterno en este canal. Una novela que merece muchisimo la pena leer y una novela cargada de valores. Y lo que ha dicho la critica:Una inolvidable y maravillosa historia de generosidad, valor y coraje.Kirkus Reviews Un relato original y conmovedor que consigue abrir nuestros ojos y nuestros corazones.Publishers Weekly

Wonder. La lección de August ha recordado a miles de lectores la importancia de ser amable. Pero este no es un libro sobre August, un niño que quiere ser normal a pesar de su aspecto, sino sobre Julian. ¿Que motivos tiene Julian para odiar a August?¿Sera capaz de asumir sus errores y empezar de nuevo? La historia de Julian trata sobre el niño que peor se porta con Auggie. No soporta verlo, no soporta que sea amigo de Jack, no soporta que este en su colegio... y no es capaz de darse cuenta del impacto que sus actos pueden tener en los demas. Provocadora, sorprendente y emotiva, Wonder. La historia de Julian deleitara a los lectores de La leccion de August... y a los que todavia no la han leido. En un mundo en el que el bullying entre los jovenes se esta convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie Wonder ofrecen una nueva vision refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora.

L'antídot contra el bullying. «Em dic August, per cert. No penso descriure la meva cara. Segur que és molt pitjor que tot el que us esteu imaginant.» August (Auggie) Pullman ha nascut amb una greu de

Wish You Were Her, the riveting rivals-to-lovers YA romance from bestselling, award-winning Elle McNicoll, is perfect for fans of Emily Henry's Book Lovers.'A beautiful, witty, cinematic romcom . . . A must read for summer' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of the Vivi Conway series'I loved loved loved this book! My favourite of Elle McNicolls yet!' - Reader review'I LOVED this swoony enemies-to-lovers autistic love story' - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dadaji's PaintbrushDear Mysterious Reader, I think I'm falling in love . . .Everyone wants a piece of actress Allegra Brooks. When she decides she desperately needs to get away from the spotlight she heads for the remote town of Lake Pristine and its summertime book festival.

In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.Leonard is shocked when he arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is a stranger to him, its cold and even the Jamaican food doesnt taste the same as it did back home in Maroon Town. But his parents have brought him here to try to make a better life, so Leonard does his best not to complain, to make new friends, to do well at school even when people hurt him with their words and with their fists.

One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, teenager Will Grayson crosses paths with... Two teens with the same name who run in two different circles suddenly find their lives going in unexpected directions. Culminating in epic turns-of-heart on their parts, they team up to produce fabulous musical ever to grace the high-school stage.

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacios unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.

Who wrote music with an astronaut? Who has her own Google Doodle? Who has written music in 6 different languages?Where Are All The Black Female Composers? is the first children's illustrated reference book all about Black female composers! It takes you on a musical journey to discover many over 80 women who have written various kinds of classical music over the past 150 years. Read as Olivia, Callum, Zaki and Pheobe explore the lives and achievements of composers like Nora Holt, Errollyn Wallen, Kathryn Bostic, Florence Price and more.Filled with fun facts, quizzes and music, Where Are All The Black Female Composers? is the perfect introduction to past and present Black female classical composers.

A heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York - perfect for fans of It's a Sin and Adam Silvera.It's 1990 in New York City.Adam is falling in love for the first time. Ben is leaving home for the last.Drawn by the city's irresistible energy, the boys are swept up into the queer scene, where the potential for life and love seems limitless.

Longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal The Times' Best Books for Children 2021"How quickly teenagers fall apart - and how fast they can heal. This is the hopeful message from Sita Brahmachari, a writer who mixes verse and prose to tell stories that stick." - Alex O'Connell, The TimesKai, Orla and Zak grew up together, their days spent on the patch of wilderness in between their homes, a small green space in a sprawling grey city. Music, laughter and friendship bind them together and they have big plans for their future - until Kai's family suffers a huge loss.Trying to cope with his own grief, as well as watching it tear his family apart, Kai is drawn into a new and more dangerous crowd, until his dreams for the future are a distant memory. Excluded from school and retreating from his loved ones, it seems as though his path is set, his story foretold. Orla, Zak and new classmate Om are determined to help him find his way back.

It''s like the apocalypse came, only instead of nuclear bombs and zombies, Mike gets school participation, gay thoughts, and mother-effin'' cheerleaders.Junior year is about to start. Here''s what Mike Tate knows: His friends are awesome and their crappy garage band is a great excuse to drink cheap beer. Rook Wallace is the devil. The Lemonheads rock. And his girlfriend Lisa is the coolest. Then Lisa breaks up with him, which makes Mike only a little sad, because they''ll stay friends and he never knew what to do with her boobs anyway. But when Mike finds out why Lisa dumped him, it blows his mind. And worsehe gets elected to homecoming court.With a standout voice, a hilariously honest view on sex and sexuality, and enough f-bombs to make your mom blush, S. J. Goslee''s debut YA novel Whatever. is a fresh, modern take on the coming-out story.

Evie and Lottie are twin sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Evie's sharp and funny. Lottie's a day-dreamer.Evie's the fighter, Lottie's the peace-maker. What they do have in common is their Jewishness - even though the family isn't religious. When their mother gets a high-profile job and is targeted by antisemitic trolls on social media, the girls brush it off at first - but then the threats start getting uglier.. . What We're Scared Of is a taut thriller, a tale of sibling friendship and rivalry - and a searing look at what happens when you scratch beneath the surface.

Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this frank and funny guide for 14+ teens, from the author of This Book is Gay. In What's the T?, Stonewall ambassador, bestselling trans author and former PSHE teacher Juno Dawson defines a myriad of labels and identities and offers uncensored advice on coming out, sex and relationships with her trademark humour and lightness of touch. Juno has also invited her trans and/or non-binary friends to make contributions, ensuring this inclusive book reflects as many experiences as possible, and features the likes of Travis Alabanza and Jay Hulme.The companion title to the This Book Is Gay, What's the T? tackles the complex realities of growing up trans with honesty and humour, and is joyfully illustrated by gender non-conforming artist Soofiya.

A celebration of the gospel anthem and Civil Rights protest song "We Shall Overcome," masterfully brought to life by Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier."We Shall Overcome" is one of the most recognizable anthems of the Civil Rights movement, widely performed at protests and rallies to promote nonviolent civil rights activism. Now, these inspirational, empowering, legendary lyrics are brought to life with the stirring, evocative, and breathtaking illustrations from multi-award-winning talent Bryan Collier. Powerfully imagined for the present moment, Collier's illustrations meld the most emblematic moments of the twentieth-century Civil Rights movement with the present day, depicting the movements, protests, and demonstrations -- big and small -- as the fight for justice continues. With illustrations full of depth, tenderness, and expression, and offering historical context while remaining powerfully relevant to the present-day, this impactful picture book is a must-have for every home, classroom, and bookshelf.

Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do You Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school.Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6.Being in the top class at school means a whole host of privileges, but even better than that is the school production - and Tally is convinced she''''ll win the lead role.But at home, things aren''''t going so well. Mum and Dad have been making Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes things didn''''t bother her so much - but they do, and sometimes she feels so misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode.Then Tally''''s mum and dad tell her about something she''''s never heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes.

Billy es un chico problemático de familia desestructurada. En la caravana en la que vive el ambiente es irrespirable, y la relación con el novio de su madre cada día es más tensa. Las cosas no marchan mejor en el instituto; su fama, labrada durante años

Ahí estaba Valeria, en la parada del autobús, un lunes de septiembre, pensando en sus cosas. Pendiente también de su teléfono, esperando que Laura le contestase a su último mensaje, sospechando que sus excompañeras hubiesen montado otro grupo de chat sin ella. Entonces levanto los ojos. Y la encontro. En la parada de enfrente. La otra. Su doble, identica a ella. ¿Que harias tu si te tropezases con alguien igual que tu? ¿Que no hay nadie como tu? Claro que si. No te pienses que eres tan especial. No eres irrepetible, ni un ejemplar unico. Si no has encontrado nunca a nadie igual, sigue buscando. A Valeria le cambio la vida.

Hay veces que lo único que necesitas para aceptarte es un poco de amor Desde el primer momento en que Alejandro abrió la boca para insultarle, Daniel supo que ese chico le traería muchos problemas. La solucion perfecta habria sido ignorarlo y hacer como si no existiera, pero a veces el destino tiene otros planes. Una pelea, un puñetazo y un castigo lo cambiaran todo. Obligados a pasar mas tiempo juntos, los dos estan convencidos de que solo conseguiran odiarse mas, pero poco a poco, a medida que se van conociendo, esos sentimientos de antipatia comienzan a convertirse en algo muy distinto. Al fin y al cabo, muchas veces las apariencias engañan y puede que ambos sean mas parecidos de lo que creen.