self-esteem

Speaking to girls of all backgrounds, abilities, and races, Jayla, a girl of mixed race, talks to the reader about learning to love themselves through positive self-talk and ignoring the negative voices from television and friends who offer narrow views of beauty. Jayla explains concrete phrases to repeat and action steps to take when self-doubt and negativity threaten one's self-image and confidence.

This joyful celebration of black and brown lives is based on real events in the famous athlete and activist's young life and reveals the power of radical self-love and knowing your self-worth.

As Zebra looks at her reflection, she is unhappy, but she soon realizes each part of her body serves an important purpose.

"Elliott Harkness still has lots to learn. After all, not everyone loves superheroes. And when Elliott damages Keystone City's subway system while stopping a pair of dangerous villains, he's suddenly identified as a menace to society! Elliott is scheduled to explain his actions on national television, but before he can defend himself, he's captured by Intergalactic Paladins and brought before a council of aliens who believe Elliott is responsible for the escape of Krule the Conqueror! If Elliott can't prove his innocence, he'll be banished into the 13th Dimension forever! And if that's not frightening enough, Elliott learns his good friend Wind Walker is trapped inside the 13th Dimension, and only Elliott can save him! With his freedom hanging in the balance, will Elliott become the epic hero he's always wanted to be--or will he always be just an Epic Zero?"--Back cover.

"Elliott Harkness is always (kind of) ready to answer the call for justice. That is, until a new law is passed where all Meta heroes are required to surrender themselves to the government. But when the Freedom Force resists and gets captured by the military, Elliott is the Metas' only hope. Elliott visits the White House to get the law reversed and discovers a sinister secret that changes everything"--Back cover.

A guided journal from Teen Vogue, inspiring young adults to take charge of their lives and see themselves as leaders. Teen Vogue is on a mission to be ?the young person?s guide to conquering (and saving) the world? by elevating the voices of teens and the issues that affect their daily lives. This guided journal provides an empowering space for teenagers to start the process of figuring out what they want, what their gifts are, and how they can impact the world. The journal is divided into thematic sections that tackle various facets of young people?s lives: their goals and ambitions, their relationships, their physical and emotional self-care, and their sense of higher purpose. Inspiring quotes from celebrities are paired with list-making, writing, and Mad Libs-style prompts. Illustrated throughout and representing diverse voices from the Teen Vogue editorial team, the journal?s overarching message is this: You are the boss of your own life, and the world needs your leadership. (from the publisher).

"Logan Osborne knows he likes boys, but has not come out to his family or at school, and no one knows that he likes to sometimes wear girls' clothes and makeup. When he starts at a school for the arts he finds a wider range of gender and orientation being accepted. Logan is attracted to Kyle, who has gay dads. But Kyle is straight. Encouraged and supported by his friends at school, Logan experiments with nail polish and more feminine clothes in public. Logan begins questioning his gender and decides to use they pronouns while trying to figure things out. Logan meets a classmate's chosen mother, who is a transgender Chinese woman, and begins to come to terms with their gender identity. Realizing they are not a gay boy, but a transgender girl, Logan asks for people to call them Veronica. As a girl, does Veronica stand a chance with Kyle?"--Provided by publisher.

Leo, a young tiger, finally blooms under the anxious eyes of his parents.

"In this retelling of a Brothers Grimm tale, Frankie Flip Phone is joined by other tossed-out devices eager to become famous musicians in the town of Bremen, but they soon visit a repair shop and discover hackers trying to shut down the internet"--OCLC.

"Through daily mantras, exercises, . . . quizzes, and activities, 'Pause, Breathe, Be: A Kid's 30-Day Guide to Peace and Presence' encourages kids to engage in mindfulness one day at a time while building self-esteem and reducing anxiety"--Provided by publisher.