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Stepanek's fourth collection of poetry, featuring works written between the ages of three and eleven. The collection is fully illustrated by the poet.

Mattie J. T. Stepanek lived and died a child, but he had the spirit of a giant. Affected by a rare and fatal neuromuscular disease, Mattie lived almost fourteen years but in that time became a poet, best-selling author, peace activist, and a…

Mattie J. T. Stepanek has won the hearts of millions with his inspiring poems from his first two New York Times bestsellers. Now he's ready to spread a little love with Loving Through Heartsongs , a beautiful collection of poems written about…

Mattie Stepanek is familiar to millions from his two New York Times best sellers Heartsongs and Journey Through Heartsongs, and his appearances on Oprah, Good Morning America, and many other television and radio shows. In this new book, Mattie writes…

Mattie Stepanek has touched the hearts of thousands of people. His best-selling books of poetry are joyful, profound, and lasting. Growing up with arareform of muscular dystropy -- the same disease that took the lives of his three siblings -- has…

Sometimes the most important messages come from the most unlikely places. Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a 13-year-old boy, made a difference before he died with his Heartsongs poetry. He continues to impact the world through Just Peace. This poet,…

In the summer of 1816, a young, well-educated woman from England traveled with her lover to the Swiss Alps. Unseasonable rain kept them trapped inside their lodgings, where they entertained themselves by reading ghost stories. At the urging of…

Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black girl protagonists. In her book Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity, inclusion, and…

Set in a tropical backyard, Bella The Caterpillar examines the process of metamorphosis from a child’s perspective. Paramo’s cast of characters emanate from a child’s mind, where insect friends are there to help a caterpillar discover more about her…

The bestselling memoir by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.
Young Readers Edition

Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region . . . . [Malala] fought for her right to be educated. And on October 9,…