Meiners, Cheri J.
Summary: "Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn to do what they think is right and be brave, even if it's hard. They learn to distinguish between expectations set by trusted adults and hurtful, wrong, or dangerous things adults or children might pressure them to do. The book also highlights...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 179.6 MEIDowns, Annie F.
Summary: "100 Days to Brave for Kids helps kids see they were always meant to be brave. From dealing with fears, anxiety, and difficult changes in life, Annie F. Downs presents honest wisdom and humor giving kids ages 8 to 12 the courage and confidence to embrace the plan God has for their lives. 100 Days to Brave for Kids is your guide to help your kids not allow fear to hold them back. With 100 days...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2022
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Summary: A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HENClinton, Hillary Rodham
Summary: Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter Chelsea share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them, women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 920.72 CLIDurán, Cristina
Summary: "A narrative, in graphic novel format, following Cristina Durán and Miguel Ángel Giner Bou as they rebuild and reinvent themselves after their daughter Laia is born with cerebral palsy. Their story continues through the arduous process of adopting their second daughter, Selam, from Ethiopia"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Mundi 2021
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 920 DURPryor, Henna
Summary: Awkwardness isn't a weakness to fix--it's your greatest asset for professional and personal growth. In a time of blurred realities and filtered faces, embracing your awkwardness may seem counterintuitive. As two-time TEDx speaker and executive coach Henna Pryor shows, relishing your "good awkward" is essential to becoming more bold, boosting your confidence, and taking the necessary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ideapress Publishing 2023
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Summary: "Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Pauline Park, Richard Blanco, and Pete Buttigieg are just a few of the iconic figures represented in this wonderfully designed and colorful picture book with illustrations by Harry Woodgate. A perfect introduction to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 811 SANDrimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: "Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016
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1 available in Adult, Call number: J920 NATCasey, Lara
Summary: "Written as part encouragement anthem and part practical guide ... [the author] offers wisdom from God's Word alongside lessons ... [she] has learned in her garden. Woven throughout is her personal story"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 248.4 CASMeyer, Joyce
Summary: Fear is the devil's favorite tool in the toolbox of schemes he uses to destroy God's good plan for you. He uses it to hold you back and prevent progress in your relationships, career, and more. In Do It Afraid, Joyce Meyer explains that fear is everywhere and affects everyone. It rules many people, but it doesn't have to rule you any longer. She will teach you how to: Understand fear and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: FaithWords 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 MEYWaber, Bernard.
Summary: Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Co. 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Social Emo Waber 2002Brown, Brené.
Summary: The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. The author of the Number One New York Times bestsellers Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Audio 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 158 BROGilbert, Elizabeth
Summary: "Coming September 22nd From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153 GILCopies Available at East Bay
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Self-help GilbertMontgomery, R. A.
Summary: "You are the littlest elf. When it's time to play sports and games, you are always picked last. But you have secret talents no one knows about. Are you brave enough to be the best?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chooseco 2009
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2 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE MONSummary: An anthology of empowering poems grouped into eight themed categories, written by living, self-identified women writers for anyone who is, has been, or knows a teenage girl.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Write Bloody Publishing 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 811 COUDowswell, Paul.
Summary: A collection of true stories about men, women, and animals whose feats of courage have captured the imaginations of millions of people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC DOWIggulden, Conn.
Summary: Brothers Conn and David Iggulden present their big book of heroes: the men and women who have shaped our lives and inspired generations. From George Washington and Scott of the Antarctic to Sitting Bull and the passengers of Flight 93, this dangerous book is dedicated to those who dove headfirst into battle, those who made amazing discoveries, and those who moved boundaries in their lifetimes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920.02 IGGMcAnulty, Stacy.
Summary: Every kid faces unique challenges, fears and pressures. Every kid can be brave. This book encourages kids to be brave in all the ways they can: trying new things, speaking their mind, confronting bullies, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCACase, Jean
Summary: Identifies the five principles that people who have made breakthrough changes in the world have followed, including making a "big bet," taking bold risks, learning from failure, reaching beyond their comfort zone, and letting urgency conquer fear.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.2 CASDean, Janice
Summary: After losing her beloved in-laws in the spring of 2020, Janice faced a storm of grief and confusion. And once she learned that thousands of Covid-infected patients were deliberately sent to nursing homes, she took on the man she believed was responsible: Governor Andrew Cuomo. What at first seemed like a futile fight ended with Cuomo's historic resignation. But it caused Janice to wonder: What...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DEAN, JANICE DEAGilbert, Elizabeth.
Summary: Elizabeth Gilbert offers powerful insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits that are needed in order to live the most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages listeners to uncover the 'strange jewels' that are hidden within each of them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Books on Tape 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 153 GILRusu, Meredith
Summary: A retelling of the classic story emphasizing the role of bravery. Contains questions and guidelines for parents and educators.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 RUSSummary: "For the first time in print, rich, provocative first-hand stories of life in the Bronx in the twentieth century. In Bronx Faces and Voices, sixteen men and women tell their personal, uncensored stories of the New York City borough--before, during, and after the troubled years of arson, crime, abandonment, and flight in the 1970s and 1980s. The voices in this volume are as eclectic as the Bronx...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Texas Tech University Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 974 BROBoteach, Shmuel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2004