Books with title Outside In

Daniel’s ready to talk. And his friends Krystina and Jeremy are ready to help. But is it too late? Set in separate but simultaneous lunch periods at two different high schools, the teenagers are faced with acknowledging what drove them apart. At his new school, Daniel speaks to the Gay-Straight Alliance about the bullying and depression that forced him to move. He looks back fondly at the bond he formed with Krystina and Jeremy in history class and the trauma he faced from anonymous text messages. At his former school, Krystina and Jeremy are setting up for their first GSA meeting while grappling with the guilt of not doing more to help their friend. For the first time Daniel has an appreciative audience, but his friends face an empty room. The narratives intertwine as Daniel gains more confidence in his queer identity and Krystina and Jeremy try to assess their boundaries as straight people who want to create a safe space. By talking about mistakes, abuse, a suicide attempt and a move, the teens find comfort in perspective and power in numbers.

Finn, a fennec fox cub, has never left the safety of his den. He can't wait to see the world outside. But Mother and Father won't let him go--the desert is a dangerous place! What will happen when he can't resist the temptation to take a peek outside? Perfect for reading aloud to your child. Or let your early reader practice sounding out words. Recommended for ages 2-6. Free gift inside!

Karly loves playing with her special friend, Natasha. Pretending to jump on clouds and walk on the moon, they bounce on the bed like kangaroos. But Karly is the only one who can see Natasha. But after Natasha returns to her home in the stars, Karly gradually forgets about her spirit and her special friend. How will she ever remember? The luminous illustrations by Roberta Colier-Morales add a touch of magic to Wendy Stofan Halley's endearing story. Join Karly as she figures out the perfect way to always remember her spirit.

The perfect book for Mother's Day! A mother has lots of preparation to do when expecting a baby--whether she's a bird weaving a nest in the tree outside, or a woman setting up a nursery inside her home. In this heartwarming picture book, two mothers share a common love of their babies, until one day it's time for Mama Outside to follow her babies into the sky and fly away. Dianna Hutts Aston details the experience of motherhood in lyrical prose, and Susan Gaber's illustrations beautifully render the inside and outside lives of two new mothers.

In 1968, as the Vietnam War continues and violence erupts throughout America, twelve-year-old Cherie tries to understand the changing nature of her relationship with the two teenage brothers across the street, as well as other aspects of her unpredictable world.In 1968, as the Vietnam War continues and violence erupts throughout America, twelve-year-old Cherie tries to understand the changing nature of her relationship with the two teenage brothers across the street.