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Perfectly Norman

Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such a thing as perfectly normal.
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Flight of the puffin

Told in multiple voices, seventh-grader Libby sets off a chain of events that brings hope and encouragement to four different individuals across the country who are dealing with bullies, acceptance, homelessness, and grief.
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Lego

"When a minifigure meets a new monster friend, this creature is down in the dumps. She doesn't always want to be scary. Sometimes she just wants to do cartwheels, or dress up and make silly faces. But with a little help, this new friend learns it's okay to be whatever you want to be"--Back cover.

The book of moods

how I turned my worst emotions into my best life
Chronicles founder of the blog "Words of Women" Lauren Martin's experiences examining the nature of mood, emotions, and anxiety. Provides advice on how to manage moods.

Prom kings

Gay teenager Charlie is asked to join the queer prom committee, and he does, seeing it as a way to get closer to new gay guy Andre and maybe ask him to prom. However, the rich Chad is also competing for Andre. Charlie and his friend Luis come up with a plan to pretend to be Andre's secret admirer, then at the last moment Charlie will reveal himself in a spectacular "promposal.".

Lila and the crow

A mysterious crow watches over Lila each dayon her walk home from school, protecting her from the boy who makes fun of her for her dark hair, skin, and eyes.

Hailey Unicorn's magic words

"Learning to shine is easier than it seems--all you have to do is embrace your unique gifts and believe! Follow along on this friendship fairytale adventure between the most unimaginable of friends: a unicorn and a dragon"--Amazon.

The turning

"Aran has never truly fit in with his selkie clan. He was born in his human form, without a pelt to transform him into a sleek, strong seal. Each day he waits, left behind while his selkie family explores the deep ocean. What if his pelt never comes?"--Provided by publisher.

My eyes are up here

"Fifteen-year-old Greer Walsh struggles with the experience of having very large breasts and feeling isolated by the unwanted attention they garner until a group of friends and a romantic interest help her regain her sense of self"--Provided by publisher.

Love your body

2020
"Freedom is loving your body with all its 'imperfections' and being the perfectly imperfect you! "Love Your Body" encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies"--Back cover.

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