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From acclaimed award-winning writer Dan O'Sullivan proudly comes the eleventh entry in his long-running fan-favorite \"Crazy Little Thing Called Love\" chronicles, delivering more nonstop laughs and loads of lovable heart than ever with what is being hailed as \"a true magnum opus to the series\". Picking up eight years later, Riley and Kayla take a trip back home from L.A. for the pending birth of Nikki and Jordan's first child but find the true integrity of their already-challenged relationship tested when Riley reconnects with an old flame from junior high. Whether you're a longtime fan or first-time visitor to the whimsically wacky world of Riley, Kayla, Nikki and Jordan, you'll be sure to enjoy their most comical and emotional story yet! Contains a bonus previously-unpublished short story featuring cameos by Riley and Jordan!

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hey were going to state.

New stakes. New topic. Same weird team.

Grayson Jones is back—and this time, he's (mostly) ready.

The state debate will take place in Des Moines, Iowa, with 24 schools battling it out in a single-elimination bracket. Lose once, you're out. The final round will feature the top three teams, but only two will advance to regionals. First place wins a dinner with the governor. (Yes, the actual governor. Probably with real silverware.)

The judges? A panel of retired teachers, state representatives, and one former national debate coach who, according to the notes, has zero tolerance for nonsense.

The topic? The 1960s.

And each team must submit a 20-page written report on the decade—due before the first round begins. No pressure.

The countdown is on. They've got thirty days. One shot at redemption. And possibly—if they pull it off—steak with the governor.

For Grayson, this whole thing is more than just research and rebuttals. His ADHD means his brain works like a pinball machine in a lightning storm. Sometimes it's a superpower, sometimes it's just loud. But debate has taught him how to channel the chaos. Sort of. (Okay, he still forgets where he put his socks. But he can quote the Voting Rights Act under pressure, and that has to count for something.)

Now, as the team scrambles to survive mock debates, organize mountains of index cards, navigate group texts, stay awake through documentaries, and avoid punching anyone important—they're also learning what it really means to work together.

They've come a long way since Grayson showed up expecting cookies.

Sure, they've still got problems. Stress levels are sky-high. Someone may have been punched (again). And the hotel in Des Moines has only one working waffle machine.

But if there's one thing Grayson and his team know how to do now, it's fight their way through the mess. Because they've already proven that you don't need to be perfect—you just need to keep showing up. Together.

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Part memoir, part tall tale. Janet Tomasi lands on a desolate island after a shipwreck and surivives long enough to realize the island wasn't so desolate after all

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Dr. Matthew Primous is a poet and author best known for his book Simply Imagine: A Lifetime of Poetry. His work blends traditional poetic forms with themes of emotional resilience, cultural identity, and personal growth. The collection has been praised for its vivid imagery, folk tale influences, and reflections on love, life, and legacy.

Primous has received several honors, including being named a Best Poet by Eber & Wein Publishing and a Poet of the Year nominee. His poem \"Chicken Soup\" was selected for international publication, and he's been featured at events like the National Black Book Festival.

He's also been recognized for his contributions to mental wellness advocacy and has shared his poetry with schools and community organizations. His writing is often described as heartfelt, patriotic, and deeply rooted in the African American poetic tradition.

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Join tight-knit friends Riley, Kayla, Nikki and Jordan on their adventurous trek through high school and college as they experience life, laughter and love from one zany situation to the next! Fans of TV comedies such as \"Friends\" will love this crazy little complete collection of all ten hilariously lovable and unforgettable stories!

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Engaging Coloring Activity: This book is perfect for imaginative play. Kids can color monster trucks, cars, and luxury vehicles. It's a classic, vintage design that brings joy to coloring time. ðŸš—

* Safe and Durable: Designed with safety in mind, this coloring book ensures a pleasant experience for young artists. The durable design withstands the creative energy of kids. âœ…

* Imaginative Play: With its variety of classic and vintage vehicles, this book encourages children to use their imagination. Let them bring their favorite cars and trucks to life through coloring. ðŸŽ¨

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Awakening to Racial Injustice

Zenetta Henchman awakens to the racial injustices rooted in her small town when she witnesses a Black neighbor's fatal shooting. The lack of justice delivered by the police, along with the lack of attention the shooting receives from those in authority in her community, outrages Zenetta and causes her to question the need to respect an authority that can't protect her.

The Price of Her Silence

When Zenetta and her best friend find themselves on the receiving end of racially motivated police brutality, they're given a choice: keep their mouths shut or let their families pay the price. Her silence buys her family's safety, but when someone dies because of it, Zenetta's confronted with a terrible truth: There's a price to be paid for silence, too.

A False Accusation

Now the same cops that demanded Zenetta's silence falsely accuse her father of a crime she knows he didn't commit. Will justice prevail or will her father be wrongly convicted by the system he swore his life to serve?

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Prep for State

A division of the Grayson Jones series

They Didn't Win Districts... But They're Going to State Anyway

Grayson Jones knows what it feels like to lose.

His team did their best. They showed up. They tried. They even had snacks.

But they didn't win.

They lost.

Until... they didn't?

Because Richard Nixon Middle School—the team that did win—just got caught cheating. Big time. Like, rule-breaking, secret-code-using, \"how did they even think this was okay\" cheating.

So now, everything's upside down.

And Grayson's team—the underdogs from Eisenhower Junior High who barely agree on anything—are headed to the state championship.

In Kansas City.

Tomorrow.

ðŸ§ Grayson Has ADHD. That's Not a Problem—It's His Superpower. ðŸ§

Grayson's brain doesn't follow a straight line. It zigzags. It loops. Sometimes it jumps off a cliff and forgets its parachute.

But here's the thing:

He's not trying to be \"normal.\" He's trying to be real.

And in this moment, what's real is this:

His team has no plan.

They've never practiced under pressure.

And they only got this shot because another school got disqualified.

The world might call that a lucky break.

But Grayson knows the truth: if they want to make it at state, they'll need to do more than just show up.

They'll need to figure out how to work together.

ðŸ§© Meet the Most Unexpected Debate Team in the Universe ðŸ§©

There are five of them.

One of them is allergic to group projects.

One of them corrects your grammar in real time.

One of them starts every sentence with \"Well, actually...\"

And one of them brings three backup pens and a highlighter to every meeting.

Also: there's Grayson.

Let's meet the squad:

Grayson Jones – ADHD genius, master of chaos, cactus hoodie enthusiast, part-time philosopher, full-time blurter. Creative? Absolutely. Organized? Not even close.

Maya – Cool, brilliant, and often terrifying. Her brain is a chessboard. She's thinking ten moves ahead. Unfortunately, most of the time she's also planning to murder someone (usually Theo).

Theo – Knows every rule in the debate handbook. Has printed copies. Laminated. Color-coded. Nervous energy and facts pour out of him like soda from a shaken can.

Jasmine – Quiet but powerful. Sweet but deadly. Writes arguments that make judges weep. She's the heart of the group—and also the only one who remembers to bring tissues.

Percival – British accent, dramatic flair, and a talent for monologues. Nobody knows what school club he was in, but it definitely involved capes. Percival is chaos in a cravat.

âš ï¸� There's Just One Problem: They Can't Stand Each Other âš ï¸�

They don't agree on anything.

Maya wants to rewrite the entire argument.

Theo wants to follow the rules to the letter.

Jasmine wants everyone to stop yelling.

Percival wants to perform Hamlet.

Grayson wants snacks.

They interrupt each other. They argue about whether rebuttals should be funny. Someone cried (Grayson). Someone threw a pencil (also Grayson). Maya stormed out of practice three times. Percival keeps writing in iambic pentameter.

Prep for State?

More like Prep for Total Meltdown.

ðŸ§ƒ Practice, Panic, Repeat ðŸ§ƒ

They only have three days to get ready. And that includes:

Writing new speeches

Memorizing old ones

Fixing the slideshow Theo accidentally deleted

Convincing Maya that group brainstorming isn't \"intellectual punishment\"

Finding Percival, who wandered off during a practice round to look for \"a better spotlight\"

Also, Grayson keeps getting distracted.

By what?

A pigeon with a limp.

The way the carpet smells like peanut butter.

The fact that Maya and Theo might have a secret rivalry that could destroy the group from the inside (or maybe they just like arguing too much).

ðŸš€ Something Starts to Shift ðŸš€

Somehow, between the chaos and the bickering, things begin to change.

Jasmine writes an opening speech that gives everyone goosebumps.

Percival memorizes it in one try—and adds a bow.

Maya and Theo work out a system that doesn't involve glaring daggers at each other (as much).

And Grayson?

He starts to lead.

Not in a \"captain of the team\" way.

In a real way.

He sees who needs a break. He notices when the room's about to explode. He says something goofy just in time to cut the tension.

He listens.

He adapts.

He realizes something nobody ever told him in school:

His ADHD brain is built for this.

âœ¨ The Superpower Nobody Expected âœ¨

Everyone told Grayson that ADHD would make things harder.

And, okay, sometimes it does.

But it also means:

He thinks fast.

He notices patterns.

He remembers weird, specific facts that nobody else does (like how the U.S. government once spent $2 million on a study about shrimp on treadmills).

He doesn't give up, even when everything seems like a disaster.

ADHD doesn't mean broken.

It means brilliant in a different way.

ðŸ§¨ Trouble Hits... Again ðŸ§¨

What if they don't belong here?

What if the only reason they're at state is because someone else cheated?

That's when something amazing happens.

Maya puts her hand on Grayson's shoulder.

Theo rewrites part of the speech from memory.

Jasmine pulls out a backup copy of the outline—because of course she did.

And Percival stands up on a chair and declares, \"WE SHALL NOT CRUMBLE!\"

It's weird.

It's loud.

It's perfect.

â�¤ï¸� They Don't Just Work Together—They Believe in Each Other â�¤ï¸�

Prep for State isn't just about writing arguments.

It's about:

Learning to listen.

Learning to lead.

Learning to trust people you don't always agree with.

It's about saying, \"I'm sorry\" when you mess up.

It's about laughing at yourself, crying sometimes, and getting back up when things go wrong.

And it's about something else, too:

Learning that your brain—exactly the way it is—isn't something to fix.

It's something to celebrate.

ðŸ�† State Is Coming. Ready or Not. ðŸ�†

Will they win?

Nobody knows.

But one thing's clear:

This team is more than just a group of kids thrown together at the last minute.

They're fighters.

They're thinkers.

They're ridiculously bad at using hotel vending machines.

And thanks to one chaotic, cactus-loving, distractible kid named Grayson Jones...

They're finally a team.

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