Orem Library

With the help from his loving and observant family, a little boy gets a birthday present that gives him the confidence to be himself and let his hair down.

How many times in your life have you felt truly confident? Do you find self-assuredness a fleeting feeling, or a consistent state of mind? These have been unusual times and difficult years, and many of us have found our expertise tested and our confidence challenged. As a senior vice president at one of the world's premiere auction houses and a commanding presence in every room, it's easy to believe Lydia Fenet's confidence comes easily. In reality,...

When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.

The gamer squad is on an Open World quest to save Atlantis from sea monsters, but thirteen-year-old Kai is uncomfortable with his vital role in this game, and worried about an upcoming oral presentation at school.

Skeleanor loves music, but no matter what type of instrument she plays, she always seems to scare people away, so with the help of her best friend, Batima, Skeleanor will try to show everyone her musical skills at the upcoming festival.

Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice. Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. With some...

Liam is an Ojibwa boy starting at a new school, and he is self conscious because of his cleft lip--especially after another boy tells him that he looks like a lion.

Graduating from high school marks a crossroad in a person's life. It's a time to celebrate personal achievement, as well as being a time when young people transition from the restraints of childhood to adulthood. Indeed, life after high school is a time for decision making. High school graduates are expected to make big decisions about their future that have a major impact on their lives.

Marcus, a young baseball pitcher, learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice--and some strikeouts.

Shane, a boy with big dancing dreams, learns the meaning of courage and community.