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Young Adult Authors Unplugged From Arroe Collins
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4 OCT 2026 · The heating index is 117 degrees. The forest has a scent about it. The human on the other hand is ripping down the trees by way of protecting their investments. Trees aren't instantly up and down creations. Many have been here for decades. The center of summer and the drama a forest brings.
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3 OCT 2026 · THE DEAD OF SUMMER: Ollie Veltman is finally coming home to the quaint island of Anchor’s Mercy after a year away while his mom battled cancer. It should be a celebration—his mom is cancer free, and she’s determined to have the best summer ever—but Ollie’s (now ex) best friends think he abandoned them, and he’s returning with a lot of questions. Because for a place that’s perfect on the surface, a secret rots below the waves. A secret that could explain his mom’s illness, and the illness of so many other locals. Ollie’s desperate search for the truth turns life-or-death when a storm descends upon the island. In its wake, a long-sunken horror rises . . . Now Ollie is being held in isolation aboard a military hospital ship in the harbor. They say he’s a survivor, but they only know half the story. The truth is more monstrous than Ollie ever believed, and he suspects his saviors aren’t here to save anyone. Only Ollie can stop what’s coming, but that means getting back to Anchor’s Mercy before it vanishes, taking with it everyone he has ever loved.
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27 SEP 2026 · Jerry Spinelli’s outstanding 44-year writing career has earned him critical acclaim and icon status, with over 25 published books for children including Maniac Magee, Stargirl, and Wringer. George, aka "Suds," is about to start the fifth grade, where he, his best friend Joey, and the rest of his classmates will be the top dogs of the whole school. They are ready to collect on the respect they now deserve and leave their lasting legacy at Gotwals Elementary . . . but that's easier said than done.Between bullies on the playground and a prankster sister, Suds is being undermined, ignored, and even challenged everywhere he turns. Suds knows this could finally be his year, if only he works on his walk, perfects his image, and his annoying little sister stays out of his way. He has been preparing to be a top dog his whole elementary school career. Does he now have what it takes?
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27 SEP 2026 · In 2020 and 21 I called the empty homes built in this forest Covid Homes. People left the area to be with family or just get out of the way of science. I'm see a lot of the same thing in 2026. Is it the economy or are people running away from the essence of what makes this tiny forest someplace unbelievably peace filled?
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26 SEP 2026 · As kids head back to the classroom, families are transitioning from the more relaxed routines of summer to the structure of a new school year. For many households, that also means taking a fresh look at screen time, gaming and other digital habits. The start of the school year offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to reset expectations and establish healthy digital routines that support sleep, homework, learning and downtime. Digital parenting and education experts are available to share practical strategies families can put into place as the school year gets underway, including:Pair parental controls with conversation: Built-in controls, including screen-time and spending limits, can give parents useful guardrails for their child's online experience. But those tools can be most effective when paired with ongoing conversations that help kids develop self-regulation and responsible digital habits.Focus on how kids are spending their screen time: Not all screen time is the same. Gaming can provide opportunities for learning, creativity and collaboration with friends, especially when players become creators on platforms like Roblox. Through Roblox Kids and Select accounts, families can also discover educational experiences in the Learning Hub covering a variety of real-world topics and skills.Understand your child's digital world: Parents can explore the platforms and games their children use rather than simply monitoring from the sidelines. On Roblox, parents can get in the game themselves and use resources such as Family Zone, an immersive game on the Roblox platform, to better understand their child's online experience.Help kids build important life skills: Digital boundaries can be used to teach children how to manage their time, take ownership of their routines and navigate online spaces responsibly.Create consistency between home and school: Aligning digital rules at home with school expectations can help kids understand when it's time to focus on learning and when there's time for gaming and other leisure activities. Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov is the Senior Director of Global Parental Advocacy at Roblox where she focuses on building partnerships and programs to help equip parents and caregivers with the tools to help their families navigate Roblox and the digital world.
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21 SEP 2026 · Growing up in Montana, I rarely saw signs that warned of there being a possible step taken toward trespassing. So, to see the words private property in my forest, life suddenly got very real.
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19 SEP 2026 · Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the multi-award-winning, best-selling author of several novels including The Red Umbrella, Concealed, and the graphic novels Invisible and now Offside. Offside is a middle-grade graphic novel about a middle school soccer team that goes co-ed, exploring friendship, teamwork, and gender equity through the eyes of diverse students, including the team captain who resists the change and a newcomer from Colombia. The book uses a unique format with both English and Spanish text, similar to Invisible, to tell a story about overcoming challenges and finding belonging.
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13 SEP 2026 · Studying the art around your visions requires decades of patience as well as preservation. And in the end what do we have to hold but an old man's dream of sharing what invited so much peace.
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12 SEP 2026 · American Sign Language is used by the deaf, hearing-impaired, and those who teach, live, and work with them, which totals up to around two million people in North America. But an award-winning and best-selling children’s book author, Kathleen Marcath, believes many more kids should learn ASL. “It provides many educational and social advantages,” she says.“What truly sets this book apart is its thoughtful inclusion of American Sign Language (ASL),” says the author of My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me, and a companion book, My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me: Coloring and Activity Book. Each page introduces children new to ASL signs and helpful tips, seamlessly blending play with education. From the moment I opened the book, the integration of sign language stood out as both unique and valuable. It's rare to see a children's activity book that so beautifully encourages communication and inclusivity while remaining entertaining.
The learning opportunities feel endless. I could easily envision this being used not only at home but also within classroom settings. The educational value is immense, as children develop language, fine motor, and cognitive skills while discovering a new way to communicate through ASL. Her book is a vibrant new adventure in learning and play. Additionally, she has a 77-page color & activity book that provides fun and helps young readers discover the limitless potential of American Sign Language (ASL). Packed with variety, the coloring and activity book offers everything from sentence-writing practice and time-telling exercises to vocabulary building and art activities along with monster trucks, puzzles, mazes, early math, and writing prompts, this book gives children a hands-on way to explore language and build confidence through play. Whether your child is just beginning to sign or already loves ASL, they’ll find pages filled with laughter, challenge, and discovery.
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| Organization | Arroe Collins |
| Categories | Books , Kids & Family , Stories for Kids |
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