self-esteem

"'Did you know that flamingos don't have teeth?' Questions, facts, and dreams--Ruby Ren? could talk for hours. Once she got going, it was hard for her to stop. It didn't matter if it was history, science, or the lunch menu--Ruby Ren? had so much to say! But when her teacher called home because she found her sharing distracting, Ruby vowed to keep quiet. Until...she finds the perfect outlet for her gift of gab"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores disability pride, self-advocacy, and person-first language.

Marianne Blume, a self-described 'ditz,' tries out for her school's Quiz Quest team in a bid to prove she is smart.

"A novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life"--Provided by publisher.

"Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family--the team that always has her back--Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool"--Provided by publisher.

"Bear boy is a coming-of-age story of how two bears inspire one boy to stand up, question authority, fight for animals and discover the power of activism"--.

Sixteen-year-old Millie navigates her parents' divorce, messy friendships, and her own self-doubt while exploring her new passion for roller derby.

"A picture book about different bodies around the world and why we each love our bodies"--Provided by publisher.

Olivette is all things: energetic, moody and unique. And just like you, Olivette contains multitudes! Olivette is here to let you in on a secret: you can be anything you want to be. And even better, you can be all of it!"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes [readers] back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade. We see the grandness of African royalty, the bravery of warriors like the Queen of Kush, and stories being told in song with griots and drums"--Provided by publisher.