Ms. Bixby's Last Day

Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson

Everyone knows there are different kinds of teachers. She's one of the good ones and you always remember the good ones. She makes you feel like the indignity of school is worthwhile. Topher, Brand and Steve know this better than anyone. When Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she is very sick and won't be able to finish the school year, they come up with a plan.

Patina by Jason Reynolds

Patina by Jason Reynolds
Book 2 in the Track Series

Patty Jones is the fastest girl on the Defenders track team! It makes sense, she has a lot to run for. She runs for the kids at her fancy new school. She runs for her fellow Defenders. She runs for her little sister. And she runs for her mother, who can never run again.