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Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a difficult conversation? The very moments that require us to be genuine and commanding can instead cause us to feel phony and powerless. Too often we approach our lives' biggest hurdles with dread, execute them with anxiety, and leave them with regret. By accessing our personal power, we can achieve "presence," the state...
64) This is it
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A young dancer finds confidence in herself in this picture book about dance, individuality, and self expression"--
When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.
67) You are awesome
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"I'm no good at sport ... I can't do maths ... I really struggle with exams ... Sound familiar? If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths, or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to? You Are Awesome can help you do just that, inspiring and empowering young readers to find the confidence to realise their potential.
68) QB 1
Author
Language
English
Description
Jake Cullen, fourteen, lives in the shadows of his father and older brother until he becomes the starting quarterback for the high school football team and finally has his chance to shine.
Author
Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
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 quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"...a no-nonsense how-to guide to life for young women looking to reframe their thinking, to believe in themselves, to take risks, to understand their power, and to feel better overall through finding serenity and taking action."--
71) The lion inside
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
A little mouse decides to seek lessons in roaring from the mighty lion--who happens to be afraid of mice--and the two become good friends.
72) You matter
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored--from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they're feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose, celebrating fat acceptance Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines personal essays, prose, poetry, fashion tips, and art to create a relatable and attractive guide about body image and body positivity. This YA crossover anthology is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture...
74) Sidekicked
Author
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old superhero sidekick-in-training Drew "The Sensationalist" Bean must overcome his not-so-superpowers and become the hero everyone needs when a supervillain, The Dealer, returns to Justicia.
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
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,...
Author
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"An anthem to little girls everywhere, teaching them that they have immeasurable worth. Armed with this understanding, girls will develop confidence in their own value and blossom into women who can face any challenge life puts in their path."--front flap
77) Front desk
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when...
78) I get loud
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Follows a girl learning to express herself and connect with others. How do you use your voice, once you've finally found it? Growing in self-confidence, she befriends a stranger who becomes her closest companion. Despite their differences, they speak and sing and laugh, their friendship weathering darkness and light, stormy seas and calm waters"--
Author
Publisher
Green Seeds Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Appears on list
Description
"Jose Fragoso is the author and illustrator of "My Voice", a bilingual book created for children to explain in an easy and fun way how to use their voice to make a better world, to be kind to others, to be whomever they want to be, and to be proud of who they are. My Voice is an empowering book about leadership, self confidence and your own voice. With your voice you can use it to tell stories, to make others laugh, to sing, to call your friends,...
80) Glamsters
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
c2008.
Language
English
Description
Harriet the hamster is desperate to be adopted, so she gives her sister Patricia and herself glamorous makeovers in hopes they will get more attention when Hamster World has its huge annual sale.
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