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42) The life I'm in
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
Turned out of the only home she has known, Charlese Jones is lured into the dangerous web of human trafficking, and while she is frightened, she remains determined to bring herself and her fellow victims out of danger.
44) Dietland
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Plum Kettle does her best not to be noticed because when you're fat, to be noticed is to be judged. She is biding her time at a job answering fan mail for a popular teen girls' magazine until she can afford weight-loss surgery. But lately she is being followed by a girl in outlandish clothes and combat boots. When Plum finally confronts her, she finds herself falling into the mysterious world of Calliope House, where an odd collection of women orbit...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
An Indigenous teen girl is caught between two worlds, both real and virtual, in the YA fantasy debut from bestselling Indigenous author Wab Kinew. Perfect for fans of Ready Player One and the Otherworld series.
In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer...
In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the stresses of teenage angst and life on the Rez. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but dominant in a massively multiplayer...
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
61 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
You can make a difference, and this book is here to help! It gives you the tools you need to recognize bullying -- and be prepared to handle it. Take a quiz to learn your "speak-up" style, and read great advice from girls who have been in similar situations. With tips that include wise words to use with bullies, smart ways to ignore them, and solid advice on getting an adult's help when needed, you'll discover how you can make the world a safer, happier...
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gang bangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching...
49) I love all of me
Author
Series
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"From head to toe, there's so much to love about wild, wonderful you. With ... illustrations and a ... text that begs to be read aloud, this padded board book is a ... reminder to little ones to love their whole selves--just as they are"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Publisher
Grupo Nelson
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Rachel Hollis, autora del superventas y fundadora de TheChicSite.com, exhorta a las mujeres a dejar de disculparse por sus deseos, esperanzas y sueños y, en cambio, perseguirlos con pasión y confianza.
Rachel ha sido testigo con frecuencia de mujeres que tienen temor de lograr sus propios objetivos. Temen pasar vergüenza, no alcanzar la perfección o no ser lo suficientemente valiosas. Pero el mayor
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Series
Publisher
Raven Tree Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Rosa goes to elaborate and comical lengths to get freckles like Abby. She realizes she might have something that is just as desirable as the longed-for freckles. Rosa gains appreciation of her own uniqueness.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 vol. unpaged : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders."
53) Muriel's wedding
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
1999?
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small town life, so she and her best friend Rhonda decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero!
54) Beautifully me
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong.
55) Dear Girl
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.
Author
Publisher
Whitaker House Español
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
144 pages ; 18 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Muchas mujeres tienen un problema serio de baja autoestima. Eso no les permite mirarse a s�i mismas como personas competentes y capaces. Una baja autoestima paraliza a la mujer a tal punto, que no solamente se afecta su desarrollo personal, sino tambi�en sus relaciones familiares. Conocemos a las mujeres como madres y pilares de sus hogares, sin embargo, muy profundo en sus corazones tienen anhelos de crecer en otras �areas de su vida, pero...
57) I am enough
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.
Publisher
Appelstein Training Resources
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
No such thing as a bad kid. Key principles and techniques for bringing out the best in children, youth, and families faced with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Publisher
Appelstein Training Resources
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (82 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Strength-based practice, an emerging approach that is exceptionally positive and inspiring, helps parents interact effectively with their children. This presentation demonstrates dozens of strength-based principles and techniques to assist in maximizing the greatness that exists in every child.
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
148 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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