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Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The bestselling self-published phenomenon that sold over 300,000 copies addresses our urgent need for self-love in the world today-now expanded with new reader oriented lessons, and a powerful and transformative personal story of the practice in action"--
42) Girlish
Author
Publisher
Citadel Press/Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Being a girl freakin' rocks! But despite all the opportunities available to girls today, the fight for equality - and self-esteem - continues. Filled with information, inspiration, truth bombs and surprises, Girlish is a fun-filled self-led discovery course in feminism for teenage girls. Embracing all the beauty, chaos, hope and frustration of being a girl in the twenty-first century, Girlish encourages the reader to celebrate who they are, define...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperColinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In Break the Good Girl Myth, women's leadership expert and podcast host Majo Molfino shares how design thinking methods can help women identify and dismantle the self-sabotaging myths that negatively impact their work, relationships, and wellbeing"--
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Lions are the kings and queens of the jungle but how did they come to be as fabulous as they are? They SPARKLE! The best way to sparkle is to live your dreams and share them with the world. The inspiring message behind this adorable book comes from author Megan Bomgaars's viral video "Don't Limit Me," and encourages readers to follow whatever dreams they may have in order to find the sparkle inside of them."--Amazon.ca.
Author
Publisher
ALADDIN, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Norman is a slug who wants to be a snail, but only if he finds the perfect shell. After trying out some possibilities, he stumbles upon a doughnut.
Author
Publisher
Editorial Planeta Mexicana
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Te ha pasado que de tanto amar te olvidadas de tus sueños, tu proyecto de vida, tus valores y tus sentimientos más profundos? Estamos acostumbrados a dar en eceso y recibir muy poco o nada en nuestras relaciones de pareja, y lo peor de todo es que lo normalizamos. No resignamos a una relación desquilibrada por la creencia de que el verdadero amor no espera nada a cambio, como si la ecuación amorosa solo tuviera un integrante. Para Walter Riso,...
47) Dear Black child
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Dear Black Child, The universe is vast. So take as much space as you can. Stand in your own light. Wear your crown with pride. Let your name be your flag. Say it loud and say it proud. Wave it until its woven in their mind. From quiet moments in nature and lively school...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"I hope you buy 'Fat Girl Walking' because I want to start a conversation. Or continue a conversation, one I inadvertently started a while ago when I took my clothes off on a stage in front of 700 people. A lot of people thought I was awesome for doing that. A lot of others thought a size 18 woman had absolutely no business showing off her body. Unfortunately for them, I've made it my personal mission on my blog, in social media, on television, and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This raw and relatable guide to radical self-care and self-love empowers readers to embrace the powerful Diosa within. In this fiercely inspiring book from a fresh new voice in the women's empowerment space, psychotherapist Christine Gutierrez welcomes women to join her in healing the wounds from past hurt or trauma to reclaim their worth and come back home to their true self and soul. Diosa is the Spanish word for Goddess. A diosa is anyone who...
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"For those who are givers, carers, and empaths, a guide to focusing that energy on yourself-even if that feels frightening, from popular LGBTQ+ activist and advocate Jeffrey Marsh. Like many of us, Jeffrey Marsh was conditioned to have an outward focus-to give to others, to be a good listener, and to be the one who gave the best advice. In Marsh's case, it was a method of survival. Growing up genderfluid in an unaccepting family, Marsh did everything...
Author
Publisher
Balance
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet your ultimate You and cultivate real self-acceptance and true self-love in the present moment. In this highly-anticipated debut, self-love advocate Sarah Sapora bursts onto the personal growth scene to bring a refreshing new perspective-one of deep emotional healing from a plus-size woman-with the soul-bearing honesty and irreverent humor. In Soul Archaeology, Sapora combines her trademark transformative guidance with her own personal narrative...
52) All except Axle
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Axle is a brand-new car, fresh off of the assembly line. It feels like his tires have barely hit the pavement when it's time for all the newbies to move out! Axle watches the other cars zoom onto Earlene, their transport truck, but can't quite seem to put himself in drive. What will happen at the car dealership? What if he's not ready for his road test? Even after Earlene gets him moving, Axle still stalls and crawls. But when the crew hits an unexpected...
Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Feeling your best is about far more than deciding what color to paint your accent wall or how to apply nightly moisturizer. It's also about creating a life that's well-rounded, filled with humor and understanding--and most importantly, that suits you. At a cultural moment when we are all craving people to admire, Queer Eye offers hope and acceptance. After you get to know the Fab Five, together they will guide you through five practical chapters that...
Author
Publisher
Aguilar
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Español
Description
Ahora veo que, a pesar de que conocernos y comprendernos a nosotros mismos es importantísimo, hay algo más esencial aún para vivir de todo corazón: amarnos a nosotros mismos. Ahora veo que el hecho de reconocer nuestra historia y de querernos a nosotros mismos durante todo ese proceso es lo más valiente que podremos hacer jamás.
57) I, Amber Brown
Author
Series
Amber Brown volume 8
Publisher
Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Because her divorced parents share joint custody of her, nine-year-old Amber suffers from lack of self-esteem and feels that she is a piece of jointly-owned property.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of the power of introverts for kids and teens with a focus on school, family life, and friendship"--
"The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts...
60) We are here
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time"--
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