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Anton Treuer

Rooted in the loss of one of Smith’s close friends

A REIMAGINED JEWISH TALE: A fresh spin on a classic Jewish folktale reinvents the original narrative into one that emphasizes kindness

she’s also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls she’s known since childhood

Ellie's Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell Kai Shappley 5 ball chains in redWinner of 2013 John Burroughs Association Riverby Award Honorable Mention After a huge tree crashes to the ground during a winter storm, ten year old Ellie and her new friend, Ricky, explore the forest where Ellie lives. Together, they learn how trees provide habitat for plants and animals high in the forest canopy, down among mossy old logs, and deep in the pools of a stream. The plants, insects, birds, and mammals they discover come to life in