Books with author H Schwartz

One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence: "I wish my teacherknew _____." The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking-all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon. Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.

A wry and affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city."That's why they call permanent markers permanent," Harris' mother says as she surveys Harris and his best friend Ayana's handiwork in his bedroom. In 13 illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at best friend Ayana's house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood. Inspired by her own child, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz captures a preschooler's sense of wonder and possibility, such as when Harris and Ayana vow to keep holding hands "forever and ever"--even while riding stampeding elephants.A Junior Library Guild Selection

She needs to get out of Baja. Her life depends on itBecky has been laying in low in the Baja for a long time, but now she's got to get out of Mexico...fast. And what does she face back home? Meeting a stranger in a Cabo San Lucas bar sets in motion a race against time, and the long arm of the law on both sides of the border. USA Today Best Selling author, Jinx Schwartz, weaves an exciting tale of romantic suspense.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

From USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Jinx Schwartz!Winner of the National EPPIE Award for BEST MYSTERY!Hetta Coffey is a globe-trotting civil engineer with a swath of failed multi-national affairs in her jet stream.Plying the San Francisco waterfront, trolling for triceps, her attention is snagged by a parade of passing yachts—especially their predominantly male skippers—and experiences a champagne-induced epiphany…>>>If she had a boat, she could get a manIn spite of a spectacular ignorance of all things nautical, Hetta buys her dream boat, but a shadowy stalker, an inconvenient body, and Hetta’s own self-destructive foibles imperil her goal.Hetta Coffey brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “sink or swim!”Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

Journey From The Beyond is a fascinating story incorporating life lessons handed down over several thousand years. It is a myth about creating one’s own destiny through visualization... living in the present moment... controlling emotions... eliminating grief and sadness. The main character Jahele’s narrative is a coming-of-age story. After his family is murdered he travels from his home in the Beyond, relating his experiences and the unusual encounters in an ancient world. The narrative pulls the reader through the pages. The epoch-spanning thriller will excite and satisfy readers, regardless of age.

Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht and she's not afraid to use it!As a self-employed engineering consultant with a penchant for oddball (read: shady) projects, she has a way of attracting trouble.With her floating home dry-docked for repairs in Mexico, Hetta needs a place to live and a job to pay for boat repairs. Landing a project at a mining operation not far from her boat, she finds herself on the tumultuous Arizona/Mexico border, where all hell is breaking loose...even before she gets there.>>>You won't want to miss this thrilling, fast-paced chapter of the Hetta Coffey series!Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

In the grand tradition of “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens” comes an uplifting tribute to 100 everyday things worth celebrating. The list, in rhyming couplets, draws directly from a preschool­er’s world—from slippery floors to dinosaurs, from goldfish to a birthday wish. Amy Schwartz weaves a masterful balance between art and text, with each of the 100 items portrayed as its own well-observed and warmly detailed vignette. While the contents provide readers with a frame of reference for the quantity of “100”—a celebratory milestone in preschools and early elementary grades—the oversized pages envelop young children in the wonderful things surrounding them.

Simon Schwartz was born in 1982 in East Germany, at a time when the repressive Socialist Unity Party of Germany controlled the area. Shortly before Simon's birth, his parents decided to leave their home in search of greater freedoms on the other side of the Berlin Wall. But East German authorities did not allow the Schwartzes to leave for almost three years. In the meantime, Simon's parents struggled with the costs of their decision: the loss of work, the attention of the East German secret police, and the fragmentation of their family.In his debut graphic novel, Simon Schwartz tells the true story of his parents' coming of age in East Germany, their rejection of the communist way of life, and the challenges of leaving that world behind.

The enigmatic Ms. Sondra Byer returns to Cory Hall every five years to teach one lucky group of second grade students, before disappearing again, leaving magic and mystery in her wake. When the longed-for letter arrives on crisp, white school stationary announcing their placement in Ms. Byer's class, her students think they know what lies ahead, but none of them could have anticipated the enchantment that awaited... The Secret of Sondra Byer's Second Grade Class follows the adventures of a group of second grade students as they discover parts of the world, and parts of themselves, they never could have imagined.This imaginative read is perfect for anyone who recalls the wonder of a new school year...filled with possibilities...