Tito is a young boy who loves his family, pizza, and soccer. One day, he goes with his mother to buy socks for soccer. Learn how his confidence and choice of socks inspire those around him.

Clara and her mother have just moved into an old house on Verdon Street. From the minute they pull into the driveway, Clara is struck with a strange feeling. Following the death of her father, the already difficult becomes more terrifying when Clara begins to question exactly who - or what - is living in the house. In the first couple of days on Verdon Street Clara is plagued by strange noises and sightings that force her to believe that the house is haunted, a feeling that her mother does not share. Then, when Clara's best friend Lara visits for the weekend, she experiences similarly strange things. The girls set out to learn more about the house and its past. Will they be able to uncover the truth before it's too late?

Alanna and Allen are twins who are just about to turn 13. For this special birthday, their parents promised them a trip to see the French national soccer team defend their title at the World Cup in Qatar. There’s a catch, though. In order to earn such an expensive trip, the twins have to do some research about Qatar which their parents give to them in the form of a scavenger hunt. Allen and Alanna work together to find out so many new things about the World Cup 2022 host country. Of course, the soon-to-be teens learn so much doing the research, but there is one issue that stands out to them: the situation with the immigrants tasked with building the stadiums, the hotels, the railways and other parts of the infrastructure in Qatar, as it reminds them of similar issues in their city of Marseille. Will what the kids learn alter their plans to attend the tournament in Doha, Qatar?

Vincent is Seychellois and lives in New York while working for the Embassy of Seychelles. He is used to solving problems in his work life. In fact, he is really good at it. He is so good that the embassy is going to honor him at a special event. But Vincent’s problem-solving skills are put to the test when he is forced to deal with family issues, both with his son in New York, and back home in Seychelles where his daughter still lives with her family. In Seychelles, Pierre was a doctor and a prominent member of the community. He and his wife were living a good life with their two boys - at least until the accident. Unable to deal with the loss of his wife and younger son, Pierre is forced to leave Seychelles behind and start anew with his older son at his parents’ home in New York. Sad and angry with his new reality in the United States he tries to numb his pain and in doing so, alienates his parents and his son, Jean-Marc. Jean-Marc had just started high school a couple of years ago when his mom and brother died in an accident in Seychelles. Like his father, he is still sad and angry, but Jean-Marc always has his music. Rock music. He loves his guitar and how playing it makes him feel: free. As if losing half of his family wasn’t enough of a burden, Jean-Marc also has to contend with the typical teen issues - especially when it comes to relationships. And these relationships, while accepted by both of his grandparents, are the cause of some huge problems between Jean-Marc and his father. How will the men of this family navigate it all?

While Emma lies in the hospital after an accident she can't stop thinking about her last conversation with her mom. Well...her last argument with her mom. Meanwhile, Emma's mom is frantic. True, she was less than pleased with her daughter after their last argument that morning, but her anger turns to pure worry when Emma doesn't return any of her phone calls, nor does she return home. But it is a news broadcast that might be the only thing that will help reunite mother and daughter. Does Emma's mom figure out what happened? Will Emma figure out how to see eye to eye with her mom ?

Jamil and his family live in Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. Their life, which is simple and good, becomes challenging when their earnings become insufficient to maintain the family. Both Jamil and his wife, Noémie, work two jobs in order to make ends meet. Concerned for the welfare of his family whom he loves, Jamil makes the difficult decision to undertake the voyage by boat to the United States to search for work in hopes of earning the money needed to support his family. How will Jamil fare navigating the rough waters of the Caribbean and what effect does his absence have on the loved ones he leaves behind?

At 17 years of age, Kobe Bryant was one of the first players ever drafted directly from high school into the NBA and well on his way to becoming one of the most famous basketball players of all time. His incredible talent and pure determination had a profound and lasting impact on the world of basketball, in the U.S. and beyond. But Kobe did not start as a basketball prodigy in the U.S. He spent his childhood in Italy, where soccer reigns and few of his peers played basketball; none of them with his skill and intensity. This story takes Kobe from shooting hoops in a church playground in Rieti to playing for the LA Lakers in the NBA.  Written in the Simple Past

At 17 years of age, Kobe Bryant was one of the first players ever drafted directly from high school into the NBA and well on his way to becoming one of the most famous basketball players of all time. His incredible talent and pure determination had a profound and lasting impact on the world of basketball, in the U.S. and beyond. But Kobe did not start as a basketball prodigy in the U.S. He spent his childhood in Italy, where soccer reigns and few of his peers played basketball; none of them with his skill and intensity. This story takes Kobe from shooting hoops in a church playground in Rieti to playing for the LA Lakers in the NBA.

It has been a week since Anna's best friend Daniela disappeared. Since that day, Anna’s world has turned upside down, and her life has begun to spiral out of control. Will Anna see her best friend again? Did Anna pay enough attention to the details leading up to her friend's disappearance? Will an old German legend come to life? Will she discover a far greater mystery that has haunted the German settlement of New Ulm in Minnesota for more than a century?

Akshara, whose family is originally from Togo, is the new girl at the high school in town. It’s a school year that Akshara is not likely to forget, as she makes friends and meets a boy, Cooper. Like Cooper and many of the students at the school Akshara is very involved in sports, so she gets along with her new classmates well. But issues arise with her newfound friendship with Cooper when their differences are highlighted by the adults in their lives. Experience how the teens deal with these pressures as they try to maintain their relationship. This book is intended as a reader for students learning French. While the story has a plot similar to that of Tony and Maria of "West Side Story", the vocabulary and grammar are simple and comprehensible even for those just beginning with French.

Naomie and Mia are best friends. The school year is nearing an end and both girls are waiting to see if they are accepted to the college of their dreams. Naomie is hoping to be recognized by a scout from Julliard in New York City for her singing and acting talents, while Mia is waiting to see if she will be accepted to New York College of Fine Arts. One day after school, Mia is consoling Naomi about her anxiety over Julliard, when a passing student makes a comment that changes the way they look at their friendship. Eventually, Naomi gathers the courage to ask Mia an important question. She knows that she may be risking everything by asking, but will Mia's response be worth it?

A young girl from Zurich, Switzerland, Ava is sent to live with her aunt in Geneva, Switzerland for reasons she doesn't understand. In a year that brings many surprises, she attends a new school with new classmates and learns a secret about her family that challenges not only her happiness but also her trust. How will Ava learn to deal with her family secret?