Orem Library

When aspiring artist Deena's anxiety reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help, and that, with the right support, she can create something truly beautiful.

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

Opal the ostrich pushes past her anxiety to take on a big responsibility at her family's annual party.

A child worries about what it will be like while his papa is away, until papa is home.

Hattie shares new tools for managing anxiety with her friends as they get ready for opening night of the school play.

Mañana quizás haya cambios atemorizantes, raros o inquietantes. Mañana quizás sea un buen día para empezar a aceptarte.

It's been a tough year for Sasha--he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's dad tells him to "toughen up"--and he does, but with unfortunate, hurtful results. His parents and therapist agree that a summer in the country with his aunt might be the best medicine, but it's the last place he wants to be. He'll be away from his best friend, video games, and stuck in the house that reminds him of...

Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have never heard of. He likes it that way--then no one can get in the way of him from keeping other other people safe. Super safe. He's Stuntboy. He's got the moves. And the saves. Except. There's been one major fail. He couldn't save his parents from becoming Xs. Which is a word that sounds like coughing up a hairball. But don't talk to him about the divorce, because of the hairball thing,...

Dory's separation anxiety from her mother turns into a ghostly, goofy escapade.

Mathematical genius Dr. Meg Brightwood has just completed a proof of a problem so impenetrable it’s nicknamed the Impossible Theorem. In a field plagued by sexism, Meg opts for a public presentation so there will be no doubt of her authorship. But a panic attack obliterates her plans. In defeat, she locks away the one manuscript of her proof. Then she finds the unlikeliest of allies: Isaac Wells—carpenter and high school dropout. And the one love...