self-esteem

Looks at bullying in the founding history of the United States, explores how that history may still be impacting children and families, and describes ways to use creativity and self-respect in the face of negative messages for marginalized communities. Presented in English and Spanish.

Beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can practice showing respect.

A freak accident gives five middle school bullies super powers. But instead of being able to transform into cool super-beings, they take on the characteristics of the kids who they bully. Sure, their abilities may be at an all-time high, but do they really have what it takes to save their school when their self-esteem is at an all-time low?.

Offers help for readers who are bullied, including ways to get the bullying to stop, creating a bully-free community, and re-building self-esteem.

Lucy decides to help Ralph when he is in trouble, despite the fact that he teases her for being different.

Lucy decides to help Ralph when he is in trouble, despite the fact that he teases her for being different.

"The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst"--Amazon.

"A . . . story about a child of color being told by his parents how he matters"--School Library Journal.

"Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another"--OCLC.

A child celebrates her self-esteem and imagines what she can be, from a singer like Billie Holliday, or a television host like Oprah Winfrey.