self-esteem in adolescence

The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

"Bear boy is a coming-of-age story of how two bears inspire one boy to stand up, question authority, fight for animals and discover the power of activism"--.

"When you try to be something you're not, it wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more. But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you're a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It's just one tiny part of the vast you. With the help of this book, you can uncover the whole, wonderful person within and, from that, create an incredible life on your own terms"--Back cover.

"Haylah Swinton is an ace best friend, a loving daughter, and an incredibly patient sister to a four-year-old nutcase of a brother. Best of all, she's pretty confident she's mastered making light of every situation--from her mom's new boyfriend to unsolicited remarks on her plus-sized figure. Haylah's learning to embrace all of her curvy parts and, besides, she has a secret: one day, she'll be a stand-up comedian star. So when impossibly cool and thirstalicious Leo reveals he's also into comedy, Haylah jumps at the chance to ghost-write his sets. But is Leo as interested in returning the favor? . . ."--OCLC.

"In . . . this . . . self-help guide . . . teens will learn how to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and discover what really matters to them"--Provided by publisher.

"Even strong, fearless Black girls and Black women need affirmations. Now more than ever, we need to practice the art of self-care and give our minds and bodies the care they deserve . . . [the author] brings inspirational words of wisdom through fabulous Black female trailblazers who have changed the world, including Audre Lorde, Lupita Nyong'o and Angela Davis"--Provided by publisher.

"Aims to increase understanding of the fallout, psychological impact and support strategies for both the victims and the perpetrators of bullying"--Back cover.

A workbook for teens with activities designed to build self-esteem and confidence and help them achieve their goals.

"Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In The Self-Compassionate Teen, psychologist Karen Bluth offers powerful, everyday self-compassion and mindfulness tools to help teen readers overcome self-judgment, stop comparing themselves to others, and cultivate the courage to be themselves"--Provided by publisher.

Offers girls advice on how they can get respect and keep it in every aspect of life, with tips for setting boundaries, valuing originality, speaking up when the line is crossed, solving disrespect dilemmas, finding help, and more.