Danielle Davis Boeken

Set in the 1930s, the story follows Neomi Jean Hattisburg, a young Black woman grappling with her identity in a racially divided society. Raised by a railroad porter and a domestic worker, she is instilled with strong values of faith and respect. However, her appearance, which resembles that of a White person, complicates her interactions with both White and Black communities, leading to confusion and a profound exploration of race and self-acceptance.

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"Every apartment, house, garage, and office has one. The drawer, shoe box, or closet full of old discarded tech taking up space and gathering dust. Most of us don't even know how to properly dispose of them. Daniel Davis, IT Professional and mind behind the popular YouTube channel Tinkernut presents Upcycled Technology: Clever Projects You Can Do With Your Discarded Tech. Old technology may no longer be useful, but it isn't useless. Hidden inside often discarded devices is a treasure trove of motors, magnets, screens, and othe rparts just waiting for a chance to be upcycled!"--Page 4 of cover

A stunning picture book ode to the joys of the creative process and the spirit of collaboration. This lyrical story from Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma is perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Gyo Fujikawa, and Julie Fogliano. To make . . . a cake, a garden, a song, you first gather, then make—and wait. To make a story (like this one), you gather, make, wait.To make anything—big or small—it will take some time.You may have to gather more, make more, and wait a little more, but you can create wonderful things if you just gather, make, and wait.This gorgeous, timeless book gently emphasizes patience as part of the making process and is a fitting book for all homes, classrooms, and makerspaces everywhere.

Talk about having a lousy day. While Zinnia's seventh grade classmates are celebrating the last day of school, she's cooped up in the vice principal's office, serving detention. Her offense? Yarn bombing a statue of the school mascot. And when Zinnia rushes home to commiserate with her older brother, Adam, who also happens to be her best friend, she's devastated to discover that he's left home with no explanation. Just when it looks like Zinnia's day can't possibly get any worse, a colony of frantic honeybees mistakes her hair for a hive and lands on her head Told from the alternating perspectives of Zinnia a humorous young loner and knitter and an unintentionally comical hive of honeybees, this quirky, heartfelt novel will strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt alone, betrayed, or misunderstood as it explores the challenges that come with learning to trust yourself and the often messy process of discovering the true meaning to home.