Take a look at some of our favorite books released this month.
SJ Engage: Mental Health
By TeenHQ
Most people believe that mental health conditions are rare and “happen to someone else." However, an estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental health condition in a given year.
YA Friday: Sunshine On The Street At The Parade
By Megan Maloy
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month
And not just any Pride Month -- this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which occurred at the end of June 19
SJ Engage: Homelessness and Poverty
By TeenHQ
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.” - Nelson Mandela Welcome to San Jose's biggest community issue. If you're reading this, you might…
YA Friday: Cli-Fi
By Megan Maloy
It's Getting Hot In Here
Climate change is here, folks. The heat wave this past week reached record highs in the bay area and were definitely the hottest days
SJ Engage: Immigration in the United States
By TeenHQ
The United States is the most diverse nation on Earth. Immigrants have enriched our culture and added to our productive capacity, enhancing our influence in the world.
eSpotlight – Introducing the Beanstack Tracker Alexa Skill!
Tracking your Reading just got easier!
We're happy to announce that Beanstack - our Summer Learning and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten platform - has added an
YA Friday: Tropes Spring Eternal – The Love Triangle
By Megan Maloy
A monthly feature where I examine various reading tropes and share some books that use the trope in their plots.
SJ Engage: Gun Violence in the United States
By TeenHQ
About 640,000 violent crimes are committed with guns each year. Some believe gun-control laws can reduce the bloodshed. Others believe that guns protect Americans and laws should be less strict.
Facilitating an SJ Engage Circle
By TeenHQ
This toolkit is a framework for facilitating an SJ Engage Circle. A Learning Circle is a small gathering of people who come together to share their ideals, goals, practices and experiences.
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