Vanessa Brantley-Newton

"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."-- Provided by publisher.

"A collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages."--Provided...

Ruby hosts a slumber party at which she intends to pay her brother Roosevelt back for all the pranks he pulled at her last slumber party.

When Ruby Booker starts third grade at Hope Road Academy, the same school her three illustrious older brothers attend, she tries hard to make an impression of her own.

"Because she has a special extra sense called synesthesia, Jillian sees colors whenever she hears sounds"-- Provided by publisher.

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great firs day of kindergarten.

Jada's campaign for class representative leads to rumors about her fear of public speaking, the pressure to make promises she can't keep, and conflict between friends.

Amateur private investigator Katie Fry looks for clues to find her brother's favorite stuffed animal.

Amateur private investigator Katie Fry looks for clues to help Sherlock the kitten find his way back home.

Kameeka yearns to continue her hula hooping competition with her rival, Jamara, rather than help prepare for Miz Adeline's birthday party, and "the itch" almost ruins the party before the girls learn who the real winner is.