In the streets and coastal communities of Sénégal, one man has turned trash into a symbol of hope. L'Homme Plastique tells the true story of Modou Fall, known as "The Plastic Man." As plastic pollution spreads through neighborhoods, beaches, and waterways, Modou makes a bold choice: he covers himself in plastic waste to draw attention to the problem. This book follows his journey from childhood to becoming a voice for environmental change. Through school visits, public actions, and community work, he encourages people to rethink their use of plastic and take action. Set in Senegal, the story highlights environmental challenges in West Africa while showing how one person can make a difference. --------------------- Dans les rues et les communautés côtières du Sénégal, un homme a transformé les déchets en symbole d'espoir. L'homme plastique au Sénégal raconte l'histoire vraie de Modou Fall, connu comme « l'homme plastique ». Alors que la pollution plastique se propage dans les quartiers, sur les plages et dans les cours d'eau, Modou fait un choix audacieux : il se couvre de déchets plastiques pour attirer l'attention sur le problème. Ce livre suit son parcours, de son enfance à son rôle de voix pour le changement environnemental. À travers des visites dans les écoles, des actions publiques et un travail dans la communauté, il encourage les gens à repenser leur utilisation du plastique et à agir. Basée au Sénégal, cette histoire met en lumière les défis environnementaux en Afrique de l'Ouest tout en montrant qu'une seule personne peut faire la différence.

Unfavorable circumstances in his native country have forced Isaías to make the harrowing journey north to the United States. His hopes and dreams are simple: to find dignified work that pays a decent wage so that he can support his family back home. In this simple but profound story learn some of what immigrants endure on their quests to improve their families’ lives.

When everything feels new, what stays the same? Cooper is beginning his second year of college. Taruka is just starting her first. For two years, they have been a couple. They are used to being apart during the school week, but this year something feels different. College brings new routines, new friendships, and new possibilities. On their separate campuses, both begin to meet people who challenge what they thought they knew about themselves—and about their relationship. Neither Cooper nor Taruka intends to hurt the other. But as new experiences and emotions enter their lives, both begin to confront difficult questions: Can a relationship stay the same when the people in it begin to change? How do you balance loyalty, independence, and the excitement of new possibilities? And when everything feels new… what choices will define who you become?

Meet Claude, a 7-year-old boy who lives in Belgium. Claude doesn't like school. In fact, he dislikes everything about it. Then one day, his teacher makes an announcement that makes school seem worse than ever. Now Claude doesn't know what he is going to do.

Aminata Thiam, known as Myamy TheAyGirl, is the first female beatmaker in Senegal. She has loved music since childhood, and through hard work and determination, she has broken gender barriers in the music industry. In addition to producing music, she teaches the art of beatmaking, a key element of hip-hop production that originated in the United States. Thanks to beatmaking software, this practice has become popular in Senegal. However, even though hip-hop culture is more accessible, women still face barriers in the industry. The Senegalese hip-hop scene, and music in general, is growing, but conservative ideas about the role of women in society remain a barrier for aspiring female artists and producers. Aminata Thiam, connue sous le nom de Myamy TheAyGirl, est la première femme beatmaker au Sénégal. Depuis son enfance, elle aime la musique et, grâce à son travail et à sa détermination, elle a brisé les barrières de genre dans l’industrie musicale. En plus de produire de la musique, elle enseigne l’art du beatmaking, un élément clé de la production hip-hop née aux États-Unis. Grâce aux logiciels de beatmaking, cette pratique s’est popularisée au Sénégal. Pourtant, même si la culture hip-hop est plus accessible, les femmes rencontrent encore des obstacles dans l’industrie. La scène hip-hop sénégalaise et la musique en général est en plein essor, mais les idées conservatrices sur le rôle des femmes dans la société restent un frein pour les artistes féminines et les productrices en devenir.

Eighth grade is wrapping up, and Trey is excited to start summer session football with all of his friends, getting in shape for their first high school season. Too soon, though, a wrench is thrown into the plans as Trey’s father, Segundo, receives a promotion to be in charge of a grain elevator in Johnson City, over four hours from where they live in Wichita, Kansas. Johnson City is nothing like Wichita in many ways, but they have a football team, so there’s that. Trey even makes a new friend, Quinn, who is not only a teammate but a co-worker, since Quinn and his father hire Trey to work on their farm over the summer. Everything is going as well as it can... until it doesn’t. Find what dust gets kicked up between the boys and their dads, even more than that which gets kicked up in and on the fields.

Thomas loves baseball more than anything. He dreams of wearing a jersey, stepping up to the plate, and playing on the local community team just like the other kids. There’s just one problem—Thomas can’t catch. Not fly balls, not grounders… not even slow tosses from his dad. But Thomas isn’t ready to give up. With a big heart and a whole lot of determination, he practices every day. He learns that the biggest victories don’t always come quickly—and they often come when they are least expected.

Twelve-year-old Manuel feels overwhelmed by the pressures to play school-organized sports. But he finds comfort outdoors, spending time in nature with his grandfather and his fishing pole. As Manuel spends time with his grandfather, he learns how patience and focus can help him overcome his lack of confidence. Join Manuel on his journey to finding his confidence in the calm.

Twelve-year-old Marc feels overwhelmed by the pressures to play school-organized sports. But he finds comfort in being outside, spending time in nature with his grandfather and his fishing pole. As Marc spends time with his grandfather, he learns how patience and focus can help him overcome his lack of confidence. Join Marc on his journey to finding his confidence in the calm.

Eighth grade is wrapping up, and Trey is excited to start summer session football with all of his friends, getting in shape for their first high school season. Too soon, though, a wrench is thrown into the plans as Trey’s father, Segundo, receives a promotion to be in charge of a grain elevator in Johnson City, over four hours from where they live in Wichita, Kansas. Johnson City is nothing like Wichita in many ways, but they have a football team, so there’s that. Trey even makes a new friend, Quinn, who is not only a teammate, but a co-worker, since Quinn and his father hire Trey to work on their farm over the summer. Everything is going as well as it can… until it doesn’t. Find what dust gets kicked up between the boys and their dads - even more than that in the fields.

Leona is different: a cat that is not a fan of attacking mice. She lives in the forest in Germany. But Leona is not happy. She wants to be brave like the other cats in the forest.

Anna is not like other mice —she isn’t afraid of anything, not even cats. Living in an old forest in Germany with his strict father and kind mother, Anna is unhappy. She doesn't have any friends. Anna dreams of exploring the world and making a friend. One day, she sneaks off into the forest, and what happens is not quite what she had expected.