assertiveness (psychology)

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note.

"Paulina, nicknamed Feather, leaves her piano to take up boxing, showing her father and brothers that she will stand up for herself"--Provided by publisher.

"Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her"--Provided by publisher.

"This book helps girls learn how to spot bullying and stand up and speak out against it. Quizzes, quotes from real girls, and what would you do? scenarios give readers lots of ideas for dealing with bullies, including clever comebacks and ways to ask adults for help."--Provided by publisher.

Tyrannosaurus Rex enthusiast Sal transforms herself into an uncontrollable T. Rex, partly because her brother said it would be impossible, but soon discovers the downsides of always being fierce.

Driven by overachieving parents and swept away by the moneymaking schemes of an eager new friend, eleven-year-old Cally finds herself meeting everyone's expectations but her own.

In 1947, after trying two different ways to win a bicycle and forcing herself to read a poem in front of her third grade class, Millie recognizes the importance of taking chances to make her life more interesting and satisfying.

After accepting a trip to Europe as a bribe from her parents to attend the college of their choice as a business major, seventeen-year-old Lucy discovers she is unwilling to give up her dream of being an actress--or Jesse, the boy she met in Italy.

Argues against the belief that allowing oneself to become vulnerable is a sign of weakness, demonstrating that it is in fact a sign of courage. Discusses how displaying vulnerability in key situations can help one become a better all-around person and demonstrates how readers can incorporate this trend into their everyday lives.

When a fight breaks out among the members of the Babysitters Club, timid Mary Anne finds herself becoming more assertive as a baby sitter and in her relationships with her father and friends. A graphic novel based on the book by the same name.