individuality

"Greg Belmont learns he's anything but ordinary when he discovers he's a real, live, fantastical dwarf and sets off on the adventure of a lifetime"--Provided by publisher.

Whether tall or short or weak or strong, we all have value and we all belong.

"After failing a school eating test, picky eater Minerva is placed in the lowest eating track of all: Remedial Eating to Change Habits. RETCH class is full of kids with weird personalities and even weirder food preferences . . . But soon Minerva finds she is not alone in her pickiness, and forms friendships with her new classmates. And together, they find a way to stand up for themselves, picky and proud"--Provided by publisher.

"One spring, a pine tree named Everly sprouts in the woods where everyone is green. Fitting in feels great for Everly. But, uh-oh, one day all of the other trees begin to change--their greens turn to bright yellows and reds. Everly wants to change just like her friends, but . . . what's an evergreen to do? With the help of her friends, Everly soon realizes she is perfect just the way she is and starts to glow in her own special way. Readers will be inspired as Everly's confidence grows in this heartwarming story perfect for every season"--Google Books.

"Jameson loves his green pants. When he wears green pants, he can do anything. But if he wants to be in his counsin's wedding, he's going to have to wear a tuxedo--and that means black pants. Will Jameson turn down this big honor; or will he find a way to make everyone happy--including himself?"--Publisher.

Anxious eighteen-year-old Tally and her twin Max set off on a whirlwind high school exchange trip to Israel where she grapples with her Jewish identity, mental health, and sexuality.

"All bottoms are wonderful! Don't you agree? Each animal in this . . . book has a different reason for loving their behind--from cute and round to stylish and striped!"--Provided by publisher.

"When a wild new student, rumored to have fleas, is paired with the narrator for a science project, she proves there is a lot more to her--and her unusual family--than anyone could have guessed"--OCLC.

Stargirl, a teen who animates quiet Mica High with her colorful personality, suddenly finds herself shunned for her refusal to conform.

Teaches us all that what we look like on the outside doesn't matter nearly so much as what we are like on the inside.