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Reena wants to be a star... ...A Bollywood star. Unfortunately, her family won't stand for it. It doesn't help that Reena is only eight-years-old. However, a beacon of hope arrives in the form of Uncle Jessi. He's just emigrated from India to America, and is a welcome addition to her family household. Uncle Jessi and Reena share a special bond. Not only are they old pen pals, but he recognizes her desperation to become a Bollywood actress. One day, Uncle Jessi plans a secret surprise. He invites her to take part in a pretend acting game. Reena jumps at the chance. At first, she enjoys swinging her hips to Bollywood beats. She smiles brightly at his camera. However, halfway through her performance matters take an unexpected turn. The end results surprise both Reena and Uncle Jessi. Important lessons come through an action-driven story and beautiful illustrations: Children will learn that sexual abuse is NEVER their fault.ÿParents and children will be given a launching pad to discuss the warning signs of "grooming."ÿChildren will come away knowing they have the power to say: "NO." Children will discover that sexual abuse can occur in any cultural group.ÿChildren can be assured that they will be believed when reporting inappropriate behavior.ÿTherapists and parents can exhibit that sexual abuse isn't an off-limits topic. Child abuse survivors will come away knowing they are not alone.ÿ Therapists' Acclaim for "Reena's Bollywood Dream" ""Reena's Bollywood Dream" is exceptionally well-written. It works as an educational piece to foster awareness to children and their families regarding the realities of sexual abuse within the South Asian community. This informative book can help alter a child's life for the better." --Sadia Khaliq, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Community Treatment Coordinator, Centre for Addiction and Mental Healthÿ "With a captivating story and beautiful illustration, and with a message that is cross-cultural and educational, Reena's Bollywood Dream can help children understand the sad reality that there are those who can hurt them but there is also means of staying safe--with others' help. I recommend this book highly to all families; it can be instrumental to starting a conversation about a difficult topic." --Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO, Stop the Silence Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Sexual Abuse Family & Relationships: Abuse - Child Abuse Social Science: Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies
Sometimes when I look back, I find it marvellous how life has played a series of rounds with me and made me go through a number of emotions which Id never thought Id go through. Everything in life seems like a number of dots, or I should just say, well-connected dots. My life path could just have been completely different, if any one of those dots was missing or connected to some other dot in a different way. Now, everything just seems to be making all the sense in the world to me. I guess this is just a part of my life. "Chasing My Vision - Bollywood Dreams" is Inspired by Sunny's true story and his actual vision. Sunny goes to Melbourne, Australia for higher studies when hes only 17. An incident in Melbourne make him realise his vision of becoming an actor in Bollywood. He starts chasing his vision with his full heart and gives up everything hes had to reach his goals. Will he be able to achieve his Dreams, his Passion, his Vision? Come along with him on his exciting Journey of struggle, hard work and perseverance where hell take you on a ride from roads of Melbourne in Australia to Streets of Bollywood in Mumbai and find out if he can achieve his Vision.
Action and adventure / mystery / multicultural romance When an idealistic daydreamer stumbles upon a bizarre crime operation, she and her little band of quirky misfits find themselves on the run for their lives.
Unlike other fairy tales, the concepts of sharing and caring are seamlessly woven together. Teddy Bear Princess is a sweet, plush Royalty figure who deeply values her friendship with unicorn, Zumba. Luxury may be at her fingertips, but it's Zumba whom she holds nearest and dearest. Together, this duo flies sky-high in their quests to give. Teddy Bear Princess is sure to delight children and fantasy-enthusiasts time-and-time again.
ÿHow far will Bix go to be popular? A delightful and humorous diary account from "Bix," a plain Jane from a struggling family trying to outdo and steal the third-grade classroom stage from Valerie, whose mother is a famous author. Miss Popular may be a wheelchair-user, but she knows how to charm the classroom, and her pink bejeweled wheelchair rules. In a pique of frustration, Bix resorts to lies to steal the limelight from Miss Popular. She also announces that she will be having a puppy shower, and everyone except Miss Popular is invited. Can Bix pull it off? Readers will:Learn the importance of honestyDiscover that being loved and being popular are not the same thingFind out how even a small act of kindness pays big dividendsLearn how to rise above circumstances to be a better person "Jewel Kats does it again! She has the ability to shine a light on disabilities with characters that empower and inspire! And she does it in way that entertains thoroughly! Her optimism and sense of fun explode on every page!" --Dan Parent,ÿArchie Comics "Miss Popularÿis a testament to young girls everywhere: guiding them through the issues of popularity, honesty and the fun of life! Jewel Kats has created a character that I would have loved to be my friend when I was a third-grader! Spectacular in every way!" --Robin Marvel, author ofÿAwakening Consciousness: A Girl?s Guide! Learn more atÿwww.JewelKats.com from Marvelous Spirit Press www.MarvelousSpirit.com Juvenile Fiction : Social Issues - Special Needs
In this adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale, wheelchair-bound Cinderella perfumes her stepmother's gym socks by day and creates her own jewelry by night, until a fairy-godmother-in-training adds some magic that allows Cinderella to transform her life-- and meet the prince.
White-and-black word searches are SO yesteryear. Where's the jazz in that? Divas don't play that game. We demand more. Finally, finally, finally there's a word search book for us. Think: glamorous. Think: to-die-for fashion shots. Think: unusual shapes. It's time to say tah-tah to oh-so-blah puzzle books. And, say hellooo to: WORD SEARCH DIVAS! About The Author Jewel Kats, 32, is a Diva with a closet stuffed with fashion accessories. Despite chaos, Jewel manages to work her chic tail off. She's authored three children's books for Loving Healing Press. For six years, she penned a syndicated advice column for Scripps Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Service. She's won $20,000 in scholarships from Global Television and women's publisher, Harlequin Enterprises. Jewel also interned at Entertainment Tonight Canada. So what's got her through all this? Why, red lipstick, of course Learn more at www.JewelKats.com From Marvelous Spirit Press www.MarvelousSpirit.com
Beautiful but vain Ivy locks away her infant daughter, Snow, because she is born with a skin disorder, and later forces her to write children's books until Snow escapes and finds shelter in the forest, in this story based on the Grimm fairy tale.