Hallee Adelman
2) Way past mad
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Keya is so angry at her little brother, Nate, that when her best friend Hooper tries to help she lashes out, then must get past his anger to ask forgiveness.
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Ruby wants her friends to like her more than she wants to be nice to the new girl at school.
Once Ruby starts being mean to the new girl, Nelly, she can't stop. She likes being part of Yaz and Keya's group, so she also makes fun of Nelly and hurts her feelings. It's like Ruby's on an out-of-control roller coaster, but it's up to her to stop the ride.
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Whenever the yelling in his house starts, Quinn runs to a special hiding place. There he becomes captain of the Quiet Ship, where he can get far, far away from the yelling that hurts his ears and makes him feel scared. But, one day the Quiet Ship is broken and Quinn needs a new plan, one that requires him to be brave. A thoughtful treatment of a difficult topic, this story is for any child who faces fighting in the home.
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Sera doesn't always like being at home, where her dad's anger feels like the strongest thing. School feels better. But when Sera gets into an argument with a friend and finds herself acting like the bully at home, she discovers that the strongest thing isn't loud or angry at all.
10) Way Past Jealous
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Yaz is jealous. Way past jealous. Yaz loves to draw, but no one ever notices her pictures. Everyone loves Debby's drawings, and one even got put up on the classroom wall with a star on it. Now Yaz's jealousy is making her think ugly things, and even act mean! How can she get past jealous?
11) Way Past Sad
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James is sad. Way past sad. His best friend, Sanj, is moving away. James feels all alone, and even hugs from Mom don't take away all his sad. But, it helps to talk about it. Nothing can change the fact that Sanj is moving, but will James and Sanj always be sad? Or, is there a way to get past it?
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A student learns to ask for help even when it's difficult.
Juan is having a hard time with a math worksheet while everyone else in his class seems to breeze through it. When the teacher calls on Juan to put answers on the board, he acts silly and even leaves the room. But after a mix-up reveals that he's not the only one who struggles with math, Juan gains the courage to ask for help and inspires his classmates to do the same.