Why I Teach is an inspirational meditation on the profound joys, promises, and potential of teaching. It's a long poetic thinkpiece in Part One, followed by a journal in Part Two that allows the teacher to reflect and record daily personal teaching experiences throughout a school year in the cause of becoming a happier, more effective, and soul-centered teacher. The journal helps teachers harness their power to shape children's lives in meaningful ways every time they step into the classroom. The book also is an unabashed celebration of teachers and the teaching profession; a hymn of hope,...

C is for Cocoa is an exciting and unique alphabet book for all ages about Ghana, West Africa, and the people, food, plants, and animals in its environment, based on suggestions by the 3rd grade students of Timber Junction-Nkwanta School in Konko Village, in the Eastern Region. The book was created through a literacy project undertaken by Authors Caroline Brewer and Kimmoly Rice-Ogletree. Every book purchase is a donation that allows us to donate this book to Konko Village children and other school children in Ghana, and provide free lunches to Konko students.

Barack Obama: A Hip Hop Tale of King's Dream Come True is a humorous, satirized and fictionalized account of the presidential campaign of Barack Obama. Its swift-moving rhymes, rhythm and drama entertain while educating children about one of the most important events in world history. The brightly-illustrated 32-page book ultimately reveals President Obama's powerful connection to the enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement he so honorably and courageously led.

Having Fun Teaching Math is a handbook designed for teachers, trainers, and tutors to use in the classroom, in one-on-one work with children, and for parents to deepen their understanding and skills of how to support their children as learners first, and then as young people capable of reaching the highest heights in the study and application of Mathematics. Teachers, trainers, tutors, and parents who faithfully use this handbook can expect to: Gain knowledge and skills regarding the most important engagement activities that will affect children's academic achievement and social adjustment;...

Anna is the daughter of an American couple working in Cairo. Layla is the daughter of the doorman in Anna's apartment building. Together they strike up an unlikely friendship that is put to the test when both girls are faced with family health crises at home and revolutionary unrest on the streets. As Anna and Layla reckon with illness, risk, and loss in different ways, they learn the power of friendship and the importance of hope. Ultimately, they must recognize that there is still time to fight for a better tomorrow, together.

Lissa brings anthropological research to life...