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A heroic multicultural story about believing in yourself and others and triumphing over tragedy. George is a 13 year old hard working bi-racial boy with huge dreams that are bigger than his life in the projects with an alcoholic mother. His life changes when his Aunt Sari helps him get a scholarship to an Ivy League school.
Once there, he faces new types of challenges from a community who won't accept him or Sid, a Filipino kid with big dreams also. George is in love with a girl from the projects named Samantha, but her abusive uncle threatens their friendship. Then there's Emmanuel, the broken kid, whose hooked on drugs and living on the streets and Gina, his 13 year old classmate who find out she is pregnant. Can George keep his scholarship, overcome his challenges and save his friends at the same time?
James' New Book: I'm Not Brown, I'm Human, is an honest, innocent and multicultural book about acceptance of all races, cultures, colors, and religions. His eloquent words focus on how we can love each other by looking beyond skin color to the rich history, spirit and potential of each and every person.
I'm Not Brown, I'm Human talks honestly and openly about experiences of racism and how words can hurt. James' expressive writing suggests that the solution for those who experience racism and the people who are afraid of difference is forgiveness, love and hope.
I'm Not Brown I'm Human is beautifully illustrated by Jane Nteyafas, the award winning artist and poet.
SUPERHEROES DON'T HAVE DADS: All children are superkids in good times and in bad. Eight year old George is sad and mad about not having a Dad until he remembers how special he is. This book helps children see the hope and laughter in every situation. This beautifully written book by 10 year old James Valitchka addresses issues of bullying, self esteem and single parent families; all from the perspective of an 8 year old boy.
ILLUSTRATOR: Roy Ketcheson is the brilliant and extremely talented artist who illustrated "Superheroes Don't Have Dads". He loves performing challenging and unusual mental and physical feats. He truly believes chocolate is one of the food groups. Also he says, "Flintstone vitamins will cure any evil virus! He lives by the motto, "Yes I think we can do it!
FREE TO BE ME: A young energetic 7 year old is thought to have ADHD by his teacher. Tyson is energetic, intelligent and loves to laugh, but the medication turns him into a depressed zombie who doesn't laugh, feel and has a constant headache and sore stomach. His mother prays for the return of her laughing son and finally decides to let George be himself - free of medication. As he grows up he discovers that he is really just a kid with lots of imagination and energy.
LOCKED UP MYSTERIES: Four courageous 9 year old boys are 2004's Hardy Boys. They have a clubhouse and private investigator's badges. They work with the police to solve mysteries in their home town. They are unbeatable!
I LOVE GRANDPA: We all love our grandma and grandpa. Seven year old James loves his grandpa Ralph. When Grandpa becomes ill, James learns about love and courage. He learns to understand and help his grandpa.
JESS AND CADE'S SPY MISSIONS: THE CASE OF THE VITAMINS Jess is just your average girl with an annoying step brother named Cade, who bugs her at every chance. In Grade 4 things start getting crazy at school and the fun, sporty Principal, Ms. Mollig, starts to change into a mean, scary woman who must be avoided at all costs. Then Jess and Cade stumble upon a top secret formula that could turn the students into zombie slaves. Is Ms. Mollig's evil twin sister at the bottom of this?
Jess and Cade race to solve the mystery first, but Cade just won't keep his nose out of her clues ...
MAYBE I'LL BE A PASTOR: A young boy and girl wonder aloud "whether there really is a God". They run away from home to find the answer, only to find God in the process. (To be released on October 4, 2005)
