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"Girls can rule the world-- all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. 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...
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Confidence is the key to success. Studies show that children who trust their own abilities and judgment are more capable of dealing with problems effectively, building healthy relationships, and thriving in school. In this helpful and informative text, readers will learn what confidence means, how to foster it, and strategies to implement it in day-to-day circumstances. Integrating relatable, real-life examples with key curricular concepts, this book...
3) Weird!
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When Luisa becomes the target of a school bully, she changes everything about herself to avoid being bullied.
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Dutton Juvenile
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[2014]
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English
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"A touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here," Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her...
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You balance it all: homework, extracurricular activities, chores, friendship drama, and family, all while trying to give the impression that you know exactly what you're doing. Sometimes when we try to look perfect on the outside, we can feel rotten on the inside. This book offers advice on building healthy habits and mental strength, training your brain to be resilient and strong.
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Tiger Tales
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2021.
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English
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Celebrates every parent's wish for his or her child to be able to handle the challenges that life presents, reminding young readers that they are strong and smart and can figure out a solution to every tricky situation that they may face.
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Sourcebooks eXplore
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[2022]
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English
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Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black boys to learn about the accomplishments of famous men in Black history and then forge their own paths. The last two pages provide information on the accomplishments of the eight men mentioned in the book.
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"In this book, readers will learn what it means to advocate for oneself, how to identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and how to take ownership of one's own tasks and responsibilities within a group setting or project. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage...
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"It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine...
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"In this book, readers learn the benefits of informed decision-making as well as techniques for making good decisions. Making sound decisions helps readers create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and...
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"In this young readers edition of her New York Times bestseller Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie Ajayi Jones uses her honesty and humor to inspire teens to be their bravest, boldest, truest selves, in order to create a world they would be proud to live in"--
"The world can feel like a dumpster fire, with endless things to be afraid of. It can make you feel powerless to ask for what you need, use your voice, and show up truly as your whole self....
14) Love your body
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"Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! Love Your Body 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) Strong
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Little, Brown and Company
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[2022]
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English
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"This inspirational picture book memoir from the world's first openly gay professional stongman competitor speaks to the joyful power of discovering your strengths." -- Back cover.
This fictional autobiography follows Rob Kearney as he grows from a strong teen to a professional strongman and finds the courage to wear rainbows to the North American championship. Includes author's note.
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Every day we see body ideals depicted in movies, magazines, and social media. And, all too often, these outdated standards make us feel like we need to change how we look and who we are. The truth is that many teens feel self-conscious about their bodies and being a teen girl of color is hard in unique ways. So, how can you start feeling good about yourself when you're surrounded by these unrealistic -- and problematic -- images of what bodies are...
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"Self-confidence is something many children--and adults--struggle with. Many of us are afraid to try new things, ask questions when we're confused, and say no when everyone else wants us to say yes. When children believe in themselves, they're more likely to stand up to bullies and peer pressure, their outlook on life is brighter, they are happier overall. In I Can Be Brave, young readers will meet a group of kids who have figured out a few things...
20) My hair
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"I love my hair! It's fun, free and totally me! A celebration of magical little girls with beautiful, bold hair."--Back cover.
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