Doodles from the Boogie Down

A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years.\nEighth grade in New York City means one thing: It’s time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin. When her art teacher tells her about LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Steph desperately wants to apply. But she’s in the Bronx, and LaGuardia is a public school in Manhattan—which her mom would not approve of. Steph comes up with a plan that includes lying to her mom, friends, and teachers. Keeping secrets isn’t easy, and Steph must decide how far she’ll go to get what she wants.\nDoodles from the Boogie Down is a sparkling semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel debut set in the early aughts that's perfect for fans of Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm and Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.

Children's Books

Rodriguez, Stephanie

Comics & Graphic Novels

Kokila

A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years. Eighth grade in New York City means one thing: It's time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin. When her art teacher tells her about LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Steph desperately wants to apply. But she's in the Bronx, and LaGuardia is a public school in Manhattan--which her mom would not approve of. Steph comes up with a plan that includes lying to her mom, friends, and teachers. Keeping secrets isn't easy, and Steph must decide how far she'll go to get what she wants. Doodles from the Boogie Down is a sparkling semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel debut set in the early aughts that's perfect for fans of Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm and Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.

In the passion of this story resounds the brave voice of one woman who harnessed her courage and creativity to overcome domestic violence, poverty, religious dependency, and homelessness. Here is an inside look at domestic violence and how it is perpetuated, shown by one who witnessed it as a child, endured it in marriage, and courageously escaped. The author tells of quitting school at 16 to marry, of bearing eight children ("As far as Lou was concerned, pregnancy was like sex; neither required a wife's consent, and both required her cooperation," she says), of escaping her abusive father and then a husband who for years had rendered her hopeless and terror stricken. Her account of pushing on, through homelessness and shelter life with her children in New York City, to the daylight of education and wholesome surroundings, is inspiring. It is a story of one woman's experiences that speaks about society as a whole.

Time to Stop Pretending

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Paul S. Eriksson

In the passion of this story resounds the brave voice of one woman who harnessed her courage and creativity to overcome seemingly insurmountable misfortunes: domestic violence, poverty, religious dependency, and homelessness. It is a dramatic story—her own account—of quitting school when she was 16 years old to get married, rearing eight children, enduring her husband’s abusive treatment, and being homeless with kids in New York City. Although the circumstances and people in this story are unique to one woman, they speak about society as a whole.

Time to Stop Pretending: A Mother's Story of Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Poverty-and Escape

Knock Knock, Dino-mite!: Dinosaur Jokes for Kids (Illustrated Jokes)

These jokes are a blast from the past...the prehistoric past! Get kids reading AND laughing with these funny dinosaur jokes. Each joke is illustrated by Chris Robertson the vibrant images add to the hilarity. Developing readers will build confidence and story time will never be the same for your dinosaur-loving child. Here's an example: Which dinosaur slept all day? The dino-snore! These jokes are silly and strange and make a great gift for a dinosaur fan. Don't miss the other illustrated joke books in this series including: Yo Ho, Ha Ha! Pirate Jokes for kids Knock Knock, Moo Who? It's Snot Fair! Knock Knock, Knight Who? and many more from Xist Publishing!

Humor

Xist Pub

Out of this World (Illustrated Jokes)

Xist Publishing

Unicorns AND Mermaids? In one silly, illustrated Joke book? OF COURSE! Knock, Knock, Unicorn Who? is an illustrated joke book filled with unicorns, mermaids, narwhals, and other fun and magical creatures. Celebrate childhood joys with funny jokes sure to make little ones laugh. Sample joke: What does a mermaid use to call someone? A shell phone. Don't miss the other illustrated joke books in this series including: Yo Ho, Ha Ha! Pirate Jokes for kids Knock Knock, Moo Who? It's Snot Fair! Knock Knock, Dino-mite! and many more from Xist Publishing!

Knock Knock, Unicorn Who?: Unicorn and Mermaid Jokes (Illustrated Jokes)

Critical Thinking and Silly Scenarios Collide is this Would You Rather Collection! Get kids, reading, thinking and LAUGHING with this silly selection of would you rather scenarios. From the classroom to the dinner table, this book of illustrated ideas will generate conversation and critical thinking. Here's an example: Would you rather... Wear a snowsuit in the ocean or a swimsuit in the snow? Kids can champion their choices in dialogue or ponder privately in silent reading time with this fun first book in the Would You Rather Series from Stephanie Rodriguez and Adam Pryce.

Would You Rather: Funny Questions, Conversation Starters and Situations

Critical Thinking and Silly Scenarios Collide is this Would You Rather Collection Get kids, reading, thinking and LAUGHING with this silly selection of would you rather scenarios. From the classroom to the dinner table, this book of illustrated ideas will generate conversation and critical thinking. Here's an example: Would you rather... Wear a snowsuit in the ocean or a swimsuit in the snow? Kids can champion their choices in dialogue or ponder privately in silent reading time with this fun first book in the Would You Rather Series from Stephanie Rodriguez and Adam Pryce.

Funny Questions, Conversation Starters and Situations (Would You Rather)

Animals

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Books by Rodriguez, Stephanie

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Doodles from the Boogie Down

Doodles from the Boogie Down

Time to Stop Pretending

Time to Stop Pretending: A Mother's Story of Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Poverty-and Escape

Knock Knock, Dino-mite!: Dinosaur Jokes for Kids (Illustrated Jokes)

Knock Knock, Dino-mite!: Dinosaur Jokes for Kids (Illustrated Jokes)

Out of this World (Illustrated Jokes)

Knock Knock, Unicorn Who?: Unicorn and Mermaid Jokes (Illustrated Jokes)

Would You Rather: Funny Questions, Conversation Starters and Situations

Funny Questions, Conversation Starters and Situations (Would You Rather)