Maya's nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year won't be anything like the last. For the first time since kindergarten, her best friends Jada and MJ are placed in a different class without her, and introverted Maya has trouble making new friends. She tries to put on a brave face since they are in fifth grade now, but Maya is nervous! Just when too much seems...
Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for reading. In fact, some of the youngsters we know start complaining of boredom during these so-called dog days, so it's a great time to get them hooked on books. Here's our roundup of the best new reading for kids this summer.