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1) Sam: a novel
Author
Language
English
Description
"What happens to a girl’s sense of joy and belonging—to her belief in herself—as she becomes a woman? This unforgettable portrait of coming-of-age offers subtle yet powerful reflections on class, parenthood, addiction, lust, and the irrepressible power of dreams. “There is a girl, and her name is Sam.” So begins Allegra Goodman’s moving and wise new novel. Sam is seven years old and living in Beverley, Massachusetts. She adores her...
2) The dot
Author
Series
Creatrilogy volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
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Description
With wry wit and hard-earned wisdom, popular online personality and founder of TheChicSite.com founder Rachel Hollis helps readers break free from the lies keeping them from the joy-filled and exuberant life they are meant to have. Founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her own media company, Chic Media, Rachel Hollis has created an online fan base of hundreds of thousands of fans by sharing tips for living a better life while...
Author
Publisher
The Open Field-Penguin Life
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"As Martha Beck says in her book, 'Integrity is the cure for psychological suffering. Period.' In 'The Way of Integrity,' Beck presents a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, and with it, a sense of purpose, emotional healing, and a life free of mental suffering. Much of what plagues us--people pleasing, staying in stale relationships, negative habits--all point to what happens when we are out of touch with what truly makes us...
6) Slumpbuster
Author
Series
Super sluggers volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old slugger Banjo "The Great Walloper" Bishbash is overcome by a nasty hitting slump as he tries to lead the Rambletown Rounders to the division baseball championship.
8) Peterrific
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Peter loves to build with blocks. One day, he decides to build a tower that will reach the moon, and he wants to do it all by himself. Will the moon be made of cheese? Can he catch a shooting star? As Peter climbs higher and higher into space, he discovers he doesn’t have a way down! He’ll have to figure out what to do next—all by himself.
9) Terri
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Life is in session in the year's biggest Sundance hit. Social outcast Terri is stuck caring for his uncle and trying to survive high school. He feels disconnected until his wildly unconventional Vice Principal inspires him to reach out. Now with the help of beautiful misfit Heather, Terri discovers he doesn't have to fit in to belong.
10) I'm a duck
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sometimes it takes a lot to get your webbed feet wet! An adorable picture book makes a splash with a satisfying story about conquering your fears. I cannot swim, and that is bad. A landlocked duck is very sad. One day, an egg rolled out of a nest and right into a deep pond. Now that egg is a little duck, and the water is still very scary. Jumping into the pond at all seems impossible, never mind swimming in a line with all his brothers. “Youre a...
Author
Series
The Unwanteds volume 2
Publisher
Aladdin
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
As the Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries struggle to adjust to changes in their society, Mr. Today begins training fourteen-year-old Alex to replace him as Artime's leader one day while Alex's disgraced twin, Aaron, connives to take over Quill.
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A guide for parents to raise mentally strong and resilient children offers advice for providing appropriate support, guidance, and encouragement to help children deal with challenges and flourish in their everyday lives.
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Language
English
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Description
"From the author of the self-help hit Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, this essential guide offers daily tips and tools to help readers heal the invisible wounds caused by growing up with immature parents. Readers will learn how to nurture self-discovery, trust their emotions, and stop putting others' needs ahead of their own, so they can improve their relationships and build confidence in handling life's challenges"--
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In this Queen Bees and Wannabes for the elementary and middle school set, child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley shows parents of young girls how to nip mean girl behavior in the bud. Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which young girls are exposed to negative behaviors on TV and...
17) Cactus Annie
Author
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Cactus Annie's first day at Cowgirl School goes from bad to worse... But when the cows are stolen by some pesky rats, Cactus Annie proves that she can be as big and brave as anyone"--P. [4] of cover.
19) Timid
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
Bashful Timmy lives in the shadow of their inner cowardly lion who loves to come out and roar all their confidence away, but together with their new friend Nia, they work to overcome their shyness and tame the cowering lion.
Timmy loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! When Timmy feels most nervous, their shy inner lion roars all their confidence away. This gorgeous, uplifting picture book by Stonewall Book Award Honoree, Harry...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
""Highly recommended." —School Library Journal A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid’ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata! This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers,...
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