juvenile fiction / social issues / self-esteem & self-reliance

When the wind interferes with everything grumpy Argyle Fox tries to play outside, his mother quietly suggests he think of something made for a windy day.

"A young girl who always tries to be perfect learns to just be herself. This rhyming picture book speaks to kids who live with perfectionism and other forms of anxiety. Includes tips and information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults talk to children about overcoming perfectionism"--Provided by publisher.

"Does Little Bird want to leave the nest and learn to fly? NOPE!"--Provided by publisher.

Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there is always something to love.

When Coach Coop, a former star player for the Dallas Cowboys, starts exhibiting side effects from the many concussions he suffered while playing professionally, twelve-year-old wide receiver Clay Hollis becomes determined to help him get through the football season until Thanksgiving, when Coach plans to attend a ceremony honoring him and his former Super Bowl-winning teammates.

When a new principal threatens to close the school library, Jamie Grimm tries to save the day by teaching a comedy class for his fellow students.

Picture book encouraging kids to be proud of what makes them unique, where they come from, and how they express themselves and see the world.

Jessica and the other viragos must find who is responsible for the haunting music that is compelling Nightshade residents to commit crimes.

"A boy travels across the sea in a rowboat in search of a new home, making a journey that is long and difficult--but also filled with beauty and hope"--Provided by publisher.

Rani Patel, almost seventeen and living on remote Moloka'i island, is oppressed by the cultural norms of her Gujarati immigrant parents but when Mark, an older man, draws her into new experiences red flags abound.