Harts, Minda
Summary: "A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.235 HARJensen, Sean
Summary: "For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears, one of the NFLs most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the leagues preeminent defenders with his athleticism, intelligence and ferocity. He is widely expected to gain entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he is eligible in a few years which is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC URLNuchi, Adah
Summary: This girl-powered book about puberty is written in the voice of counselors in training at the fictional Camp Silver Moon. This fictionalized nonfiction diary-style guide follows nine 12-year-old girls at a summer camp is like having a best friend or older sister who shares everything there is to know about being comfortable in your chasing body so you can survive and thrive through puberty.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 612.6 NUCLari, Zahra
Summary: "After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her... not yet at least! Illustrated with Sara Alfageeh's energetic lines and colors that pop right off the page, we follow Zahra's story as she glides across...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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Summary: Your parents say one thing, your teachers say another, and your friends say something else entirely. Is it okay to tell a friend that her cookies taste awful? How should you respond when you see someone cheating on a test? And what's the big deal with downloading music for free? Bruce Weinstein, Ph. D., answers these questions and more with his five Life Principles - simple rules that can be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 170.835 WEIAlexander, Kwame
Summary: Kwame Alexander shares inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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2 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 796 ALERice, Ashley.
Summary: This bestselling book that has been enjoyed by girls all over the world has now been completely redone to include all new illustrations and inspiring new writings. The special updated edition also features a glitter varnish cover and a ribbon bookmark with charm that girls everywhere will love. Bestselling author and illustrator Ashley Rice makes this book fun and uplifting with her adorable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Mountain Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.23 RICSummary: "Nine celebrated children's picture book illustrators, including Rebecca Bender, Wallace Edwards, and Suzanne Del Rizzo, unite to illustrate an empowering text that celebrates, in a series of questions, the ways young children can show kindness. All royalties will be donated to the World Kindness Movement."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WORSeuss, Dr
Summary: Uses the famous Dr. Seuss character to tell the reader how kind they are.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SEUSummary: "Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 TALOrtega, Jenna
Summary: "A book of affirmations and honest stories about relationships, career, and faith"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 177 ORTTaylor, Charlotte
Summary: Si le has hecho mal a alguien, aunque no haya sido intencional, es importante pedir disculpas. Esto no siempre es fácil, especialmente para los niños. Esta obra presenta al joven lector varias situaciones en las que los protagonistas se dan cuenta que tienen que disculparse. Cada historia de la vida real demuestra al lector la importancia de saber cuándo hay que decir "Lo siento."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 158.2 TAYTaylor, Charlotte
Summary: Tener un buen espíritu deportivo también es importante más allá de los deportes. Las lecciones que se aprenden en el campo deportivo también se utilizan en el salón de clases, en el patio de recreo, y en nuestros hogares. Ya sea, trabajando en un proyecto de ciencias con un compañero de clases, ganando un partido importante de fútbol, o ayudándole a papá a limpiar el garaje, el buen espíritu...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 175 TAYTaylor, Charlotte
Summary: "In this ... book, readers are encouraged to think about why and when we take turns. Each ... spread presents a different real-life situation: Juan is hot and thirsty after playing soccer. He needs a drink! But his friends are thirsty, too. Everyone takes turns at the water fountain. Through relatable scenarios like this one, readers learn how to show consideration for others by taking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 179 TAYSkeen, Michelle
Summary: "Stop comparing yourself to others--you're special just as you are!" That's the message psychologist Michelle Skeen and her daughter, Kelly Skeen, instill in teen readers with this unique self-help guide. With this fun and engaging book, teens will learn how to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA155.5 SkeenBonner, Chantel
Summary: "A rhyming, read-aloud book with warm illustrations conveys a comforting, faith-filled message from a Black father and mother to their children who see visual representations of their faith, but question what it means when they don't see their skin color, their physical features, or their gender portrayed. "What about the angels, will they stop and stare, when they see that I may not have their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ensign Peak 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BONPryor, Kimberley Jane.
Summary: "Discusses what values are and how doing your best can help you"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 179.9 PRYFrazee, Marla
Summary: A picture book celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FRACopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE FRAAndrus, Aubre
Summary: Suggests ways in which to make the world a better place, including ideas for helping others at home, at school, and in the community through donations and volunteering; environmental activities; and ways to improve oneself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.4 ANDAlexander, Kwame
Summary: "You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us getwhat we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 ALEAnton, Carrie
Summary: Provides tips and guidance for young girls when navigating their digital worlds, discussing such issues as the ways in which people communicate online, the need for taking breaks from technology, and the importance of online safety.
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Girl Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.6 ANTSummary: Collects articles, interviews, poems, and stories on romance, friendship, and self-care from the online magazine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305 ROOGresh, Dannah
Summary: Today’s girls face a number of challenges we never dealt with at their age. From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy’s lies are everywhere. How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom? Equip her with Truth. Dannah Gresh, author of Secret Keeper Girl and Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth) brings you Lies Girls Believe. This fun,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moody Publishers 2019
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Summary: We are all unique in our own special ways. How are you unique? I Am Unique, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about and appreciate how everyone is special in their own unique ways. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education 2021