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Show FiltersBreathing is Believing
"It is a heartfelt tale of courage, kindness, and responsibility from the Bayside Bunch children's book series author. Principal Jones schedules an unexpected virtual town hall meeting with children and parents of P.S. 411 Elementary. The Bayside community is eager to learn about the principal's call to action. The pandemic has raised many questions about children returning to school and the new normal. What does “breathing is believing ” mean for the children and parents of P.S. 411 Elementary?" -- publisher
Grace Goes to Washington
"When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money from a school fund-raiser. The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday, but she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things!" -- publisher
Deena misses her mom
After her mother goes to jail, Deena's grandmother, father, and best friend all do their best to help her deal with her feelings of anger.
Dancing in the wings
Sassy tries out for a summer dance festival in Washington, D.C., despite the other girls' taunts that she is much too tall.
Finding Mumbo
Rahim loves his dog Mumbo, and Mumbo loves himself some Mumbo sauce. The two are best friends, but lately Rahim has been getting frustrated by all the chores that come along with taking care of a dog -- especially the ones that get in the way of him playing basketball. On the day before his big tournament, Rahim’s dad makes him take Mumbo out, but he’s running late for practice, so he tries to multi-task…and when practice is over, Mumbo is gone. Can Rahim figure out how to find his beloved dog AND play in the big game? --publisher's site
Simone visits the museum
Simone and her mother visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) where Simone misplaces something of value.