Other issues stacked against him are the strong reservations of his mother, who feels he should be spending his time studying, not skating, and his inability to eat gluten-no more grabbing a pizza with the guys. But still, roller skating? No way can Jason find out Mateo is whirling around in girly skates-anybody halfway to cool would be hanging at a skate park, on boards or blades. And it doesn’t hurt that the most beautiful girl he’s ever laid eyes on happens to be Roller City’s star skater. But what? What can he be good at? When Mateo wins free lessons, he discovers he’s pretty good at roller-skating. So low, he knows he has to do something about it.

Mateo always assumed he’d make the baseball team with his buddy Jason, but when only Jason makes the team, his mood sinks low. Here’s the back cover blurb for Roller Boy: I am committed to selecting and writing books that will briefly pull kids away from the bright lights of their tablets and grab hold of their interest.A new book just rolled out today… Roller Boy (Fitzroy Books) by Marcia Strykowski! I feel it's important to not only pick the most beautiful or popular products, but also to check what's pertinent locally and balance the subject matter in order to have a worthwhile collection.

I spend hours studying reading lists on the Children's Book Council site, participating in discussion boards-Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, for example-and perusing professional review journals to narrow my choices. As a children's author, I keep up with all the latest releases, so choosing books is second nature. I have some experience with these types of selections because I work at a public library where I get to select and purchase children's books.

Throughout civilization there have certainly been more similarities than differences between us and books, more than anything, tell children that it matters who they are as individuals. Children who feel singled out due to their race, religion, or sexual identity can come into their school library and find books that speak to them. Books where children can not only escape today's pressures and visit magical lands, but also books where they can encounter characters with whom they identify. To achieve these goals, librarians choose appropriate equipment and books. Along with learning new technology, school librarians teach research skills that last a lifetime and help millions of children discover a love of reading. My sincere gratitude for all they do to encourage children to become lifelong readers. Today, more than ever, school librarians have one of the most relevant positions in our society.

Amy's Choice by Marcia Strykowski