personal appearance

The founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined draw on body image research and real-life experiences to offer women practical tools and advice for rejecting self-objectification and developing a positive body image. Discusses media literacy, real fitness goals, self-reflection, and self-compassion.

When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

"When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be!"--Jacket flap.

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.

"In the near-future, people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modifications--but some people have 'Egan's Syndrome,' a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these 'mods' and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a 'natural' appearance, reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks. Sunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen's bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, she's still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance"--OCLC.

"When a list appears online ranking the top fifty prettiest girls in the eighth grade, everything turns upside down. Eve Hoffman, ranked number one, can't ignore how everyone is suddenly talking about her looks. Sophie, the most popular girl in school, feels lower than ever when she's bullied for being ranked number two. Nessa Flores-Brady didn't even make the list, but she doesn't care -- or does she? The three girls ban together to find out who made the list but their journey doesn't lead them where they expect"--Provided by publisher.

A young man becomes entranced with the power of his physical beauty and stops aging, while his portrait, hidden away in his attic, ages for him.

"Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin"--OCLC.

When Tally was ugly she promised her friends on the outside to be their guinea pig, yet now that she's pretty and she gets their message, she isn't sure she's willing to give up the life she's been enjoying.

When beautiful high school student Lexi is involved in an automobile accident that leaves her disfigured, she must learn who she really is beyond a pretty face, and she must also learn to forgive.