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Lil’ Okorie lives in a noisy city where sirens blare, people rush, and feelings often get lost in the chaos. But Okorie doesn’t mind—because he has music. And not just any music… his cello is magic. When Okorie plays, clouds disappear, hearts feel lighter, and even the grumpiest people crack a smile. From playgrounds to hospitals to neighborhood corners, his music carries hope where it’s needed most. Along the way, Okorie learns that what makes him different is exactly what makes him powerful.

In Discipline with Heart: Balancing Empathy and Authority in the Classroom, educators are guided on a transformative journey to cultivate a classroom environment that is both compassionate and structured. This book acknowledges the profound impact of trauma on students' behavior, offering a framework that integrates an understanding of trauma with effective disciplinary practices. While recognizing the role trauma plays in shaping student behavior, this book emphasizes that past experiences should not excuse harmful or disruptive actions. It provides practical strategies for setting clear ...

May Day in Crestview: A Legacy of Resilience, Celebration, and Community In this powerful blend of personal memoir and cultural history, May Day in Crestview invites readers into the heart of a Florida tradition that has shaped generations. Born and raised in Crestview, author [Your Name] weaves together stories of community, celebration, and struggle—anchored by the legacy of the Carver-Hill School and the enduring spirit of May Day in Florida’s Black communities. With reverence and warmth, the author reflects on a childhood shaped by the strength of his mother, Inez Rupert Brown, who ...

“I Want to Trust You God, but It’s Scary” is a deeply honest and hopeful journey through faith, fear, disappointment, and rediscovery. In these pages, you’ll find the voice of someone who’s been there—someone who believed in God’s power but wrestled with His silence. Someone who prayed hard, waited long, and wondered why trusting God felt so complicated. With vulnerable storytelling and spiritual insight, this book explores the subtle but powerful ways childhood faith can turn into adult confusion—and how to relearn who God really is when your expectations don’t match your...

The Last Days: A Tale of Two Ends By Kyri Demby What if the last days aren’t the end of everything—but the moment we choose what comes next? For generations, believers have been taught to read the signs of the times through fear: wars, chaos, moral collapse, and doom. But Scripture tells another story happening at the exact same time—one of outpouring, dreams, visions, peace, and renewal. In The Last Days: A Tale of Two Ends, Kyri Demby challenges the one-sided narrative of end-times theology and invites readers into a radical but biblical truth: God placed peril and promise side by ...

DeVonte Williams and the Cave of Virtues A cave full of mysteries. A storm that changes everything. And a journey that reveals what truly matters. When DeVonte Williams and his best friend Jodie get separated from their hiking group during a fierce storm, they take shelter in a cave—only to discover it's no ordinary hideout. Strange symbols. Glowing stones. Ancient secrets. As they explore deeper, they uncover powerful virtues etched into the cave itself: Integrity, Friendship, Respect, and Charity. Each stone comes with a challenge. Each challenge demands more than courage—it calls for...

A single father raised his two kids. The girl and boy fought all the time. Many times, they fought so bad that Ms. Maimee would call the dad home from work. Fed up with this behavior, the dad gives an ultimatum: “Fight again and no more electronics!” They try their hardest not to fight, to no avail. Right in the middle of what seems like the biggest fight ever, they are met by an unexpected visitor: the Devil! She is ready to drag them to a place where they will burn. She only sets them free when they profess to be kind to each other. A valuable lesson was learned.

Boots On The Block By Kyri Demby When Bentley, a carefree middle schooler from Pleasure Ridge Park, suddenly falls ill, his best friend De’Shawn—sharp, curious, and from the quieter suburbs of St. Matthews—can’t shake the feeling that something more than cafeteria mystery meat is to blame. What begins as a worried Google search quickly turns into a deep dive into environmental justice, exposing the hidden dangers of aging pipes, chemical spills, and forgotten neighborhoods. Together, the two unlikely heroes form PRP Water Watch, a grassroots movement powered by research, resilience,...

Passion-driven pedagogy emphasizes the integration of educators' personal interests and hobbies into the teaching process, fostering a more engaging and relatable learning environment for students. This approach can transform traditional lessons into dynamic experiences that resonate with diverse learning styles and capture the attention of students.

What if the greatest reward for obedience isn’t what God gives—but God Himself? In a world where blessings are often mistaken for bank accounts and faithfulness is measured by instant results, The Reward of Obedience: More of Him offers a much-needed recalibration. This honest and hope-filled book unpacks one powerful truth: obedience isn’t about earning favor—it’s about entering into deeper intimacy with God. Author [Your Name] shares his deeply personal journey from spiritual disillusionment to divine revelation. Raised in a church culture that promised blessings for every good ...

Keyno and the Magic HipHop Drum is a heartwarming and magical tale that blends rhythm, culture, and community into an unforgettable adventure. In the peaceful village of Oakhaven, music is more than sound—it’s life itself. At the center of it all is Keyno, a wise and joyful man with a proud afro and a heart as big as his smile. His drum isn’t just any drum—it’s a magic HipHop drum, carved with patterns of nature and glowing with rhythms that heal, unite, and inspire. When shadows of doubt and silence threaten the harmony of Oakhaven, Keyno’s drum calls forth the power of courage...

What if God isn’t who you were taught to fear? In The Job Effect, Kyri Demby invites readers on a powerful journey through one of the Bible’s most misunderstood stories. Far from being a lesson in punishment or blind faith, the Book of Job offers a radical rethinking of suffering, grace, and the true character of God. Drawing from personal experience, honest questions, and deep study, Demby explores how Job’s trials reveal a God who welcomes doubt, honors authenticity, and walks with us through pain—not to condemn, but to restore. This book is for anyone disillusioned by religion, ...

The Bashara girls, Aliyah and Amirah, have been getting into trouble at home and school right before spring break. Their parents take them on a family retreat to help their behavior. The first day, they run away to a small town to make their parents worry as payback for making them be on the retreat.

EBook and Audiobook Note* The Chapter Work Sessions will be in the back of the book Stronger Than God: The Ultimate Power of Free Will by Kyri Demby What if God is so powerful that He refuses to override the one gift He gave humanity—free will? In Stronger Than God, Kyri Demby confronts one of the most familiar prayers in modern Christianity: “Lord, take control.” Not to diminish God’s sovereignty—but to reveal it more clearly. Through Scripture, lived experience, and deep theological reflection, this book explores a bold and often uncomfortable truth: God governs the universe ...

Taylor is a tiger who always tells the truth, even if he thinks it will make someone mad at him. His grandmother always taught him to tell the truth no matter what. She used to put a fruit basket on her head and sing a song that he still remembers: Ticka ticka tu tu—ticka tu tu stop, think, and tell the truth! After you learn this trick, you will have wonderful time everywhere you go. As one of the many Demby's Playful Parables, Taylor the Truth Telling Tiger helps you to remember to always tell the truth as you become an instant success and make friends at your school.

I guess when Psalm 150 in the Bible said, "Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord", it really meant everything! Frogs, birds, bees, chickens, ducks, and everything in between! Not in My Church is a fun tale about a small church that saw this very scripture come to life, literally! Ribbit! Ribbit! Bzz, bzz. Quack quack! Hmm, hmm! Bac bac bac bahkee! That church went from being a very quiet church where the people just come and sit to a church where they were jumping, running, shouting, and waving their hands! I laugh every time I think of their unlikely teachers!

In the city of Crestview, Florida, there stood an old steel mill. There were several African American families that live near it in a place they called the Steel Quarters. These are stories told by them and passed down from generation to generation. Two girls are asked by their mother to stay in the house and not to eat from the peach tree. They disobey and go out anyway. On their way back in the house, they meet with an unexpected visitor: the One-Legged Man. He chases them in order to force them to tell the truth about their disobedience. The girls learn their lesson in the end.

Bullying has caused a great deal of trauma for many students. This can cause them to misbehave or feel unmotivated. Research states that over 20 percent of students nationwide have experienced bullying. Simon Faces Bull Lee the Blowfish offers four steps to help students prevent bullying. This audiobook will also offer understanding to the bully as we realize that most bullying comes from a place of low self-esteem and previous experiences. It’s time we empower our children against bullying.

After Lori Biscuit nearly loses her life to defeat all of these villains, Fortissimo is again released, and this time, he has enlisted the help of the Cymbals! Listen on to enjoy the adventure and discover the power of Lori Biscuit.

The self-corrected student is a student, who is so aware of themselves and their surrounding that they can clearly foresee difficulties. Manage their thoughts and behaviors in any situation. They are self-aware. They are socially aware. They are self-managed. They make right decisions. They even can tell when they have gone too far, and can take the necessary steps to correct it. Teachers can spend less time with behavior and more time teaching if they had self-corrected Students.