Bo at the Buzz

It's talent show time! But Bo's friends have different ideas of what they should do, and Bo isn't sure he even wants to participate. Will Bo find a way to bring his friends together on stage?

Bo wants to be the star of his basketball team. But his friend plays better than him during practice. Follow Bo as he learns about being a team player and having fun playing the sport. Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

Bo has to write a poem for school, but he thinks poetry is silly. See how he finds the right words to finish his assignment. Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

What happens when Bo's friends dare him to ring the doorbell of the spooky house in their neighborhood? Follow along as Bo learns about treating members of the community with kindness and friendship. Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

When Bo stands up to a bully, he finds himself in the spotlight. Read to find out how Bo handles the situation, and what it means to be a friend. Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

Bo's grandfather asks him to mail an important letter. But when Bo forgets to mail it, he lies to his grandfather. Follow along as Bo learns the importance of telling the truth. Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

Bo and his friends are working on a community garden at school. But what if they can't agree on what to plant? See what they decide as Bo learns about the benefits of the garden. Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo's daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world. "The book's three short chapters feature cultural touchstones and lively color illustrations. Readers not yet ready for the J.D. the Kid Barber series, by J. Dillard, will find the same Black Boy Joy here."-Booklist

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What happens when Bo's friends dare him to ring the doorbell of the spooky house in their neighborhood? Follow along as Bo learns about treating members of the community with kindness and friendship. Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo's daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

Bo and his friends are having a hard time finding the perfect place for a tree house. What happens when they think outside the box to find a new hangout?

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Bo and his friends are working on a community garden at school. But what if they can't agree on what to plant? See what they decide as Bo learns about the benefits of the garden. Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo's daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world. "[A] strong choice for the elementary classroom or school library. Reviewer Rating: 4" –Children's Literature "The book's three short chapters feature cultural touchstones and lively color illustrations. Readers not yet ready for the J.D. the Kid Barber series, by J. Dillard, will find the same Black Boy Joy here."-Booklist

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Bo has to write a poem for school, but he thinks poetry is silly. See how he finds the right words to finish his assignment. Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo's daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.

"The stories are engaging and accessible for younger readers, seamlessly weaving in cultural representation. The vibrant, cartoon-like illustrations appear on every page, sometimes carrying the story without words. The combination of images and text makes these books an excellent choice for early chapter book readers." -School Library Journal

"The stories are engaging and accessible for younger readers, seamlessly weaving in cultural representation. The vibrant, cartoon-like illustrations appear on every page, sometimes carrying the story without words. The combination of images and text makes these books an excellent choice for early chapter book readers." -School Library Journal

Bo and his grandfather are disappointed when they wake up to find that the Buzz has been tagged. How will they clean up the mess?

Bo's excited to help Pop-Pop bake a cake for the annual Juneteenth celebration. But what happens when his baking skills lead to disaster? Can Bo cook up a new idea in time for the picnic?

"The stories are engaging and accessible for younger readers, seamlessly weaving in cultural representation. The vibrant, cartoon-like illustrations appear on every page, sometimes carrying the story without words. The combination of images and text makes these books an excellent choice for early chapter book readers." -School Library Journal

"The stories are engaging and accessible for younger readers, seamlessly weaving in cultural representation. The vibrant, cartoon-like illustrations appear on every page, sometimes carrying the story without words. The combination of images and text makes these books an excellent choice for early chapter book readers." -School Library Journal