Laurel feels compelled to protect the tenderhearted teacher from the harsh realities of Appalachian life

" "Jesus Loves Me

Or try a savory new dish with herbs you grow or find at the grocery store

When a professional singer is given the solo instead

to spend more time in their favorite poses

Catch a Star: Shining Through Adversity to Become a Champion Grade 5 Fiction Laurel feels compelled to protectWhen all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings never imagined one day she'd stand out as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. Catchings faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separation from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injuries. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine. Catch a