"Ronan Farrow"

Catch and Kill is a detailed and gripping narrative of Ronan Farrow's investigative journalism that exposed Harvey Weinstein as a serial sexual predator. The book chronicles the intense resistance and intimidation Farrow faced, including surveillance by high-priced lawyers and elite spies, as he delved deeper into the story. It also explores similar cases involving other powerful men like Donald Trump and Matt Lauer, highlighting the systemic corruption and cover-ups that allowed these abuses to continue. The book is a testament to the bravery of the women who came forward to expose the truth and spark a global movement against sexual abuse and harassment.

This adaptation of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Joanne Suter retains the core elements of Mark Twain's original story while making it more approachable for students. The book follows Huck Finn and the runaway slave Jim as they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River, confronting various challenges and social issues of pre-Civil War America. The adaptation includes eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning.

The Giving Tree is a children's picture book that follows the relationship between an apple tree and a boy from childhood to old age. The tree selflessly provides for the boy's needs at each stage of his life, from apples and branches to a trunk for a boat. Despite the boy's increasing demands and eventual neglect, the tree continues to give, highlighting themes of unconditional love, selflessness, and the consequences of human actions on nature. The book is a powerful metaphor for life, love, and the importance of appreciating and respecting the gifts of nature and relationships.