self-perception

"Madeline is on the ski team with her twin brother Parker (who goofs around and enjoys himself), and their friend Sarah, but Maddie cannot help comparing herself to Sarah, the fastest skier on the team. It is starting to make her angry and spoil her fun--until her father warns her that her attitude could cause problems and ruin her friendship"--Provided by publisher.

Rick becomes friends with the popular new boy, Jake Garrett, football player and host of superlative parties, and in the process discovers the true nature of his schoolmates and uncovers the mystery of Jake's past.

First-grader Jessica worries about everything Brenda the bully might tease her about, until the day she has had enough and discovers a new way to deal with Brenda.

"In the highly anticipated sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her picture-perfect life as a social media influencer back under control - but how long can she keep bridging the distance between the desire to be herself and the pressure to conform? Ellie is an inspiration to her hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and YouTube. Her book of wellness tips (including her signature recipe for chocolate chip-chickpea cookies) is about to launch. She is one half of a social-media power couple with singer Samuel Vanasse, who is now her fianc. And she is on the verge of breaking into the top three on the YouTube charts. She has everything she needs to be happy - but lately, when she starts crying, she can't seem to stop. Between her father's failing health and the charming yet enigmatic Dave, between her friendship-rivalry with another YouTuber and the pressure to be "authentic" at all times, Ellie is lost. She retreats into her old patterns and tries to regain control of her life, one Fat Burning Challenge at a time. But listening to her heart isn't as easy - or glamorous - as she's been making it look to her followers. This exciting conclusion to Ellie's story examines how we measure success and happiness, while exploring the complexities of body image, female rivalry and grief"--Provided by publisher.

"Seventh-grader Selah Godfrey knows that to be 'normal' she has to keep her feelings tightly controlled when people are around, but after hitting a fellow student, she needs to figure out just what makes her different--and why that is ok"--BTCat.

As twelve-year-old Mia enters middle school, she feels sandwiched between all the changes going on around her, including her best friend Addy pulling away from her to explore the school's social scene and her science camp friend Tariq suddenly becoming a soccer star. If there's one thing the STEM-minded Mia is looking forward to, it's the Science Olympiad, and when she's paired up with Tariq, artsy Kinsey, and goofy Evan, she will have ample opportunity to explore the angst of friendship, jealousy, and identity, all while trying to build a robot.