Alicia has grappled with private heartache—over the challenging and complex relationship with her father
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson’s stirring novel explores how a family moves forward when their glory days have passed
and community leaders must approach education with the imagination
popcorn holds a special place
alongside recipes such as: Chilled corn and tomato soup in honor of chef Mashama Bailey
Going Up! Travel Alicia has grappled with privateToday is Olive's birthday party, and Sophie and her dad have baked cookies. Sophie's dad holds the platter so Sophie can push the elevator button for the tenth floor. But on the way up, the elevator stops to let the Santucci brothers get on. Then on the next floor, Vicky, Babs and their dog, Norman, get in. And as the elevator ascends, it keeps stopping, and more neighbors squeeze in to the crowded space: the Habibs, the Flores family, Mr. Kwan, Vi