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3) I am brown
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"I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you"--Amazon.com.
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"The Survival Guide to Bullying covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From inspiring 'roems' (rap poems), survival tips, personal stories, and quick quizzes, this book will light the way to a brighter future. This updated edition also features new, never-before-seen content including a chapter about how to talk to parents, an epilogue, and an exclusive Q&A with the author."--Amazon.com....
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"Lions are the kings and queens of the jungle but how did they come to be as fabulous as they are? They SPARKLE! The best way to sparkle is to live your dreams and share them with the world. The inspiring message behind this adorable book comes from author Megan Bomgaars's viral video "Don't Limit Me," and encourages readers to follow whatever dreams they may have in order to find the sparkle inside of them."--Provided by publisher.
6) Pride
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Easy-to-read scenarios, such as doing well on a test or playing well in a soccer game, provide lessons in being proud of yourself.
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"The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?"--
9) The weaver
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Stanley the spider must make a new start after rain comes and collapses the home he has spun and filled with his collection of seeds, twigs, leaves, and other precious items.
10) Be you!
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The reader is encouraged to "'be your own work of art." To be patient, per sistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU."--Provided by publisher.
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Too many young women feel confused, anxious, uncomfortable in their skin, and worried about the future. They're struggling to figure out who they are, what they want in life, and how to feel happier and more fulfilled along the way. They're meant for something bold and audacious in their lifetimes, but fear and paralysis keep stifling their voices and potential. Lead Like a Queen is an inspirational self-help guide for any young woman who is sick...
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Owen Foote volume 1
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Owen, a second grader who is being teased for his small size, discovers that his friend Joseph is just as concerned about being overweight, and they share their fear of being humiliated by the school nurse.
13) Bearnard's book
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"When Bearnard gets an invitation to be in a book, it's a dream come true! But as he reads up on what starring in a book might actually entail, he consers if he's not quite the right bear for the part. With the help of his friend Gertie, Bearnard discovers that to shine in his story, he just needs to be himself."--Publisher's description.
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Good morning. Do NOT get stuck in the comments section of life today. Make, do, create the things. Let others tussle it out. Vamos! Before he inspired the world with Hamilton and was catapulted to international fame, Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspiring his Twitter followers with words of encouragement at the beginning and end of each day. He wrote these original sayings, aphorisms, and poetry for himself as much as for others. But as Miranda's audience...
15) Love your body
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"My body is strong. My body can do amazing things. My body is my own. Freedom is loving your body with all its 'imperfections' and being the perfectly imperfect you. [This book] encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies"--Back cover.
16) Booked
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Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 2
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ALA Great Graphic Novels for Teens - 2023
Black History Month - Tweens
Bullying Prevention Month Tweens
National Poetry Month - Young Adults
Black History Month - Tweens
Bullying Prevention Month Tweens
National Poetry Month - Young Adults
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Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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"It's a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they're consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports team or school play, why they aren't getting perfect grades, and how many likes and followers they have online. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman use ... science and research, as well as ... methods of behavioral change, to reach...
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Rachel Hollis is sounding a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people--whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee--instead of learning how to own who they are and what they want. With a challenge to women everywhere to stop talking themselves out of their dreams, Hollis identifies the excuses to let go of, the behaviors to adopt, and the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence,...
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