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Learn about how beloved designer Vera Wang first got her start in the world of fashion! Explore her amazing career creating beautiful wedding gowns and dressing Hollywood stars for the red carpet in this book for young readers.

Today, Vera Wang is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. But did you know that she didn't start designing until she was thirty-eight years old? Before she got her start in fashion, Vera was first a little girl who dreamed of being an Olympic ice skater. Then, she was an editor for Vogue magazine where she worked for seventeen years. It wasn't until the age of forty that Vera began designing her own line of wedding gowns. Now, she is a beloved designer who dresses some of the most famous people in the world for their weddings and red carpet appearances. Learn her story in this perfect nonfiction book for young readers interested in fashion.

Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word.

"It doesn't matter if you don't know the right sign or if you mess up. You don't need to use words with me. I can read everything about you."

Fujinaga finally lands a lead role in a stage play, and Keito makes it his mission to see it with his own eyes. The world finally recognizes Fujinaga's unique talent, and Keito is here to witness this life-changing moment. When the play concludes its run, Keito receives a message from Fujinaga: "I want to see you."

After so much time apart, both are wrestling with possessive desires and an overwhelming yearning to communicate the feelings deep in their hearts, an act that may not require any words at all.

Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition--essays and interviews--this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community.

With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.

Students will prepare powerful and successful admission essays with the tools provided in this invaluable, newly-updated resource for the college-bound.

Examples of 50 real essays are included, discussing such topics as leadership, personal obstacles, athletics, public service, special talents, and future goals.

The strengths and successes of each example are analyzed, as well as the inspirations of each writer. A comprehensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches.

Further examples of 12 unsuccessful essays, a list of 25 easy mistakes to avoid, and new interviews with admissions officers are presented to help would-be entrants avoid costly blunders.

An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquents

Turning Over a New Leaf

With the fierce battle against former Furin members finally at an end, it's time for Sakura, our young delinquent hero, to blossom! Peace has returned to Bofurin in the wake of the decisive fight between Umemiya and Takiishi. During the gang's post-fight feast, Sako admits to his own mistakes and comes clean about his long-held feelings for Hiragi. As Sakura and the rest of his classmates settle on new resolutions for the future, Sugishita struggles to figure out where Sakura fits in his life.

An adrenaline shot of pure action!

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Natasha Madison, this new paperback edition of Shattered Dreams--the first book in her USA Today bestselling Dream series--includes never-before-seen bonus content.

Montgavin Township will never be the same when one fateful night changes the lives of six people and sets them on a collision course for disaster ...

Charlie

It was supposed to be a regular day out. Three couples celebrating the last days of summer. When tragedy struck.

I thought I was going to marry her. Instead, I was burying her.

I blamed the world for my pain. I buried it all. I became a man I didn't even recognize.

Autumn

In a blink of an eye, everything changed. My best friend was gone, and I was responsible for it. I may not have been driving the truck, but I didn't stop it.

Escaping the town was the only thing I could do to survive the guilt. I thought I was strong enough to go back. I was wrong.

One look from him and I knew I wasn't welcome. But this is my home, and I wanted to come back. One night turned into more. But at the end of the day, I know he'll never love me.

Besides, we all have shattered dreams.

Create cute and expressive chibi characters with step-by-step lessons and video tutorials!

Have you ever wanted to draw the cutest chibi characters? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi! In this fun and interactive guide, renowned manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists how to transform their favorite manga figures into adorable chibi versions with oversized heads, big eyes, and expressive emotions.

Chibi characters bring personality and energy to any manga drawing, and with Misako's expert guidance, kids will learn how to create their own chibi-style characters step by step. Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, making drawing fun and stress-free for beginners. Plus, QR codes throughout the book link to exclusive video tutorials, allowing young artists to watch and learn from Misako in real time!

Inside, you'll find:

• Step-by-step drawing tutorials to help you sketch 25+ expressive chibi characters.
• Fun tips on capturing big emotions like excitement, surprise, and joy in chibi style.
• Interactive QR codes linking to video tutorials for extra guidance.
• Complete the drawing pages and practice sheets to spark creativity and self-expression.
• Motivational advice from Misako Rocks! to inspire young artists to follow their dreams.

Perfect for aspiring artists, manga fans, and kids who love kawaii-style art, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi makes learning to draw fun, easy, and exciting. Grab your pencils and start sketching today!

Find even more fun-loving manga instruction inHow to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion and How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.

An introverted delivery boy befriends a shy but intimidating shut-in who happens to be his favorite VTuber IRL!

Being a delivery boy for Eatza in a rural town isn't so bad, but one regular customer is a BIG challenge. She's a scary lady who looks intimidating and glares at the delivery boy every time he shows up at her door. Being an introvert, he can't help but run away as soon as the job is done. But one day, the scary lady finally speaks... Wait, is that the voice of his favorite VTuber?!

In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!

Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another...but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye.

After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki's territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There's no way Uru is still among the living...or is there?

Discover and decorate stunning architecture from around the world with this exciting addition to the bestselling Paint by Sticker series.
Paint by Sticker: Architecture contains everything you need to create 12 totally unique polygon paintings of famous buildings and structures--simply find a sticker (for example, A1), place the sticker in the spot labeled A1 on the corresponding sticker map, and watch your art come to life, sticker by colorful sticker. Create the signature curves of the Sydney Opera House; the impressive spindle-shaped towers of Barcelona's La Sagrada Família; the iconic blocklike facade of Habitat 67 in Canada; and more. Plus the card-stock pages are perforated, so every finished piece can be easily removed for gifting or display.

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third grade class! Fia Hosein loves life in Peppermint Falls, but when she notices her Trinidadian accent beginning to fade, she hits a few bumps in the road while regaining her voice.

When Fia Hosein and her family moved from Trinidad & Tobago to Peppermint Falls, she was excited for everything new that awaited them, like snow days! But one cold winter day, Fia's voice starts to sound different and Ma and Grampy tell her it sounds like she has "snow in her throat." Oh no! Did Fia catch a cold?

Now, Mrs. Z has assigned Fia a verbal presentation to perform in front of the whole class. How is Fia supposed to speak in front of her classmates when her voice feels all wrong? With the support of her parents, friends, and teachers, Fia must find a new sound that rings true to who she is!
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Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Fia's story invites readers into Mrs. Z's class where friendship and fun rule the school, from New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste.

Perfect for!
★ My Weirdtastic School fans
★ Reluctant readers
★ Classroom read-alouds
★ Andrew Clements fans
★ Young musicians
★ Anyone who's had a big move!

Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class have plenty of stories to share!
Emma McKenna, Full Out (#1)
Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2)
Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3)
The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4)
Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5)
Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6)
Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7)
Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8)
Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9)
Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10)
Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation (#11)--available for preorder now!
Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat (#12)--available for preorder now!
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The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!

HISTORY WILL UNRAVEL. DEATH WILL RISE.
BLOOD WILL STAIN THE FOUNDATION OF NIMBRIA.
WHO WILL SURVIVE?Redelvtum has fallen. The realms stand at the edge of war. And something far darker lurks beneath the chaos, waiting to seize control.

Hyacinth never asked for this power, never wanted to bear the weight of a war that could consume them all. But fate is merciless, and with each passing day, the blood in her veins binds her tighter to a destiny she cannot escape. As armies gather and ancient powers stir, she is forced to make an impossible choice-cling to the love and the life she's always wanted or become the weapon the realms need.

Ataliia is slipping further into darkness. Haunted by the war inside her mind and the monsters that walk free, she is losing herself piece by piece. Grief, rage, and the ghosts of her past claw at her throat, pushing her toward choices that cannot be undone. She tells herself she is still fighting for something-someone-but with every drop of blood she spills, she wonders if she is becoming exactly what she once feared.

Betrayal runs deep. Allies are not what they seem. As kingdoms fall and secrets find the light, Hyacinth and Ataliia must decide how far they are willing to go to protect the ones they love. But in a war where there is no room for mercy, where death is inevitable and sacrifice is the price of survival, one question remains:
Where is the line between hero and villain?

A heart-pounding confession... Cryptocurrency fraud, fake cults, and multi-level marketing...there's no trick in the book Letitia won't use when it comes to conquering the devils! The string of victories brings tremendous wealth and power to the Halsteads, but despite their continued success, a heavy weight hangs over Erden and Letitia. Why is divorce still on the table when both of them couldn't be happier with their marriage? There is only one solution--opening up about how they really feel!

BEHIND ENEMY LINES!Jooheon's latest plan to torment TKBM involves joining the organization in disguise. Stealing their Relics, sowing discord...he causes no end of grief to Chairman Kwon's company. However, his ability to be annoying will truly be tested in the Tomb of Pride. When the fiercest warlords in history point their weapons at him, will Jooheon's wits be enough to conquer them?

Learn to draw 60 cats with step-by-step lessons and video tutorials!

Calling all cat lovers and aspiring artists! Drawing Class: Cats is the ultimate guide to drawing a variety of adorable and majestic felines, from beloved house cats to wild big cats.

Using simple, shape-based techniques, artist and author Heegyum Kim breaks down each drawing into easy-to-follow steps, making it perfect for beginners.

With 60 unique drawing lessons, you'll learn how to sketch everything from playful kittens to regal tigers and lions. Each step-by-step tutorial is designed to help you build confidence in your drawing abilities, and QR codes throughout the book link to exclusive video tutorials, allowing you to follow along in real time.

Inside, you'll find:

• Step-by-step demonstrations for drawing 60 different cats, from fluffy Persians to sleek Siamese to wild cats like cheetahs and tigers, and even domestic cat friends like dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
• A simple shape-based drawing method that makes sketching accessible and stress-free.
• Video tutorials accessible via QR codes for every drawing lesson.
• Full-color variations of every subject for extra inspiration.

Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to start drawing or an experienced artist looking for fresh, fun inspiration, Drawing Class: Cats provides everything you need to bring your favorite felines to life on paper. Grab your pencils and start sketching today!

Discover even more delightful drawing subjects with Heegyum Kim in Drawing Class: Animals and Drawing Class: Flowers and Friends in the Garden.