self-confidence

"After Liv shows up to a Halloween party in khaki shorts--why, God, why?--she decides to set aside her wack AF ways. She makes a list--a F*ck-It list. 1. Be bold--do the things that scare me. 2. Lean to take a compliment. 3. Stand out instead of back. She kicks it off by trying out for the school musical, saying yes to a date and making new friends. However, with change comes a lot of missteps, and being bold means following her heart. So what happens when Liv's heart is interested in three different guys--and two of them are her best friends?"--Back cover.

"It's Yeti's first day of school and there are so many new things to try! Maybe he can't do everything he wants to do perfectly just yet, but his supportive teacher and helpful classmates are there to remind him that he can always try again--Provided by publisher.

Karen's baby teeth are falling out, she has to wear glasses, and she feels ugly. She hopes a new haircut will help, but it only makes things worse.

Being in a wheelchair prevents Iako from hitting the real gridiron, but he makes up for it by being a whiz at the video game, Football Blitz, so when the opportunity arises, Iako enters an esports tournament to prove he can compete as well as anyone else.

Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together.

After deciding to try out for the Hmong dance school, twins Astrid and Apollo learn the routine and work hard to prepare, but on the big day, Apollo faces a setback and must find a creative solution to save their audition.

"If there's one thing ten-year-old Texan Sophie Washington is good at, it's spelling. She's earned straight 100s on all her spelling tests to prove it. Her parents want her to compete in the Xavier Academy spelling bee, but Sophie wishes they would buzz off. Her life in the Houston suburbs is full of adventures, and she doesn't want to slow down the action. Studying spelling words seems as fun as getting stung by a hornet. That's until her irritating classmate, Nathan Jones, challengers her"--Adapted from publisher description.

"Jack is at the top of his game. He's a senior running back on the football team, dominating every opponent in his way. To everyone else, Jack is totally in control. In reality, he struggles with an eating disorder that controls every aspect of his daily life. When Jack starts using steroids, he feels invincible, but will the steroids help him win the big game, or will he lose everything he's ever worked for?"--Provided by publisher.

This book shows readers why it's important to speak well and learn to communicate with others effectively. The text discusses the different types of people we talk with, but also related issues, including body language, bullying, interviews, dating, and much more.

Luna Giraffe is practicing for her dance recital. But she's so nervous that she doesn't think she can perform! How will Llama Llama and friends help Luna get over her jitters?.