The story of the series is that there are new students at a famous High School (more like boarding school). This is the extraordinary, triumphant story of a modern lyrical prophet and an American icon who has given hope to those buckling under the weight of systemic oppression, reminding everyone that through it all, "we gon' be alright". The Butterfly Effect is an honest tale of self-discovery, about the behavior of bugs (and people), how they can be altered by high-pressure climates, confused by breakdowns in communication, and most importantly, how they can rehabilitate themselves and each other. Coming home means confronting all that she left behind, including her lousy soon-to-be sister-in-law, her estranged mother, and her ex-boyfriend Brandon who has conveniently found a new non-lab-exclusive partner with shiny hair, perfect teeth, and can actually remember the names of the people she meets right away. Richly illustrated, this little volume (only 100-pages long, with short text on each) is easily read and gladly revisited time and again, because its powerful message needs to be remembered, especially when times are rough.

Speaker and New York Times best-selling author Andy Andrews shares a compelling and powerful story about a decision one man made over a hundred years ago, and the ripple effect it’s had on us individually, and nationwide, today. But, ah, yes, I'm forgetting: Greta had a brilliant scientific mind, and was better at creating insect traps than Brandon.

Meenu is full of writing prompts and she also aspire to become a published author one day or the other. The second story Andrews presents is the chain of effects that led to the development of hybridized high yield, disease resistant corn by Norman Borlaug, a historical figure likely not to be familiar to most readers. The poem that winds through 2015’s To Pimp a Butterfly describes him breaking down in a hotel room on tour, tormented by survivor’s guilt and the responsibilities of success.

While Greta could be prickly at times, I really wanted to see her succeed and enjoyed seeing where McKenny would lead the story.Bay Area Wonders” is a project designed to help their 5th grade students gain a sense of place and nurture a deep appreciation for local biological diversity.