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Into white / by Pink, Randi,author.(CARDINAL)628134;
LaToya Williams lives in Montgomery, Alabama, and attends a mostly white high school. It seems as if her only friend is her older brother, Alex. Toya doesn't know where she fits in, but after a run-in with another student, she wonders if life would be different if she were... different. And then a higher power answers her prayer: to be "anything but black." Toya is suddenly white, blond, and popular. Now what? Randi Pink's audacious fiction debut dares to explore a subject that will spark conversations about race, class, and gender.680LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Identity (Philosophical concept); Self-acceptance in adolescence; Race; Race relations; Popularity; High schools; Teenage girls;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Just as you are : a teen's guide to self-acceptance & lasting self-esteem / by Skeen, Michelle,author.(CARDINAL)397584; Skeen, Kelly,author.(CARDINAL)793327;
Includes bibliographical references (page 159).What's up with the way I feel about myself? -- Why do I do the things that I do? -- Figuring out what matters to you -- Connect to yourself and others -- Mindfulness and the monkey mind -- Emotions and the "I" of the storm -- Helpful behaviors and communication -- How do I keep myself on track?"Stop comparing yourself to others--you're special just as you are!" That's the message psychologist Michelle Skeen and her daughter, Kelly Skeen, instill in teen readers with this unique self-help guide. With this fun and engaging book, teens will learnhow to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and discover what really matters to them"--Ages 14-18.
Subjects: Self-esteem in adolescence; Self-acceptance; Teenagers; Self-esteem; Conduct of life;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Low orbit / by Lee, Kazimir,1986-author,illustrator.;
Fifteen-year-old Azar feels stuck. Her mom's job forced them to move to Vermont, where Azar doesn't know anyone. Her only friends are the next-door neighbors: an aging sci-fi writer and his nonbinary teen, Tristan, fellow misfits in the small-town community. For a while, Azar can escape her troubles by disappearing into the pages of her kindly neighbor's epic novel, The Exiles of Overworld. But when her queerness throws her life out of balance, Azar realizes some secrets can't be escaped forever. Somewhere in the abandoned malls, lakes, and comic conventions that fill her new life, Azar fights to find herself. What else will she discover?
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Queer comics.; Coming-of-age comics.; Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Teenage girls; Asian Americans; Interpersonal relations; Secrecy; Sexual minorities; Self-acceptance in adolescence;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Bad influence / by Ahn, Claire,author.;
"Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas: the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer. Her best friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she's always craved. And as much as she doesn't want her newfound popularity to change her, she can't help but be swept away by the exciting perks: chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood's hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies clamoring to sponsor her. But as she falls deeper into the influencer world, she finds that she may have to sacrifice more than she bargained for--including her unexpected new feelings for Steven. Will Charlotte be able to stay true to herself, or will she lose the things that are most important to her?" --
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Korean Americans; Korean American teenagers; Korean American families; Teenage girls; Internet personalities; Fame; Viral marketing; Secrecy; Self-acceptance in adolescence;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 12
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Imperfect : a story of body image / by Awata, Dounya,author.; Firmansyah, Miralti,artist.(CARDINAL)806646; Kamaputra, Fahriza,illustrator.(CARDINAL)345838; Smith, Tyler(Letterer),letterer.;
"Dounya Awada is a 24-year-old, devout Muslim, happy, healthy, and very much alive. But just a few years before, she nearly starved to death. Her struggle began when she was six years old. Little Dounya wanted nothing less than to be perfect, like her mother. She pushed herself hard every day, excelling in schoolwork and at home. She had to be the cutest, prettiest, smartest girl in the room. The slightest hint of imperfection led to meltdowns and uncontrollable tantrums. Her parents loved her fiercely but were unable to understand what was happening to their little girl. Being perfect all the time was exhausting. In Dounya's culture, food is nearly synonymous with love. Food is nourishment, nourishment is love, love is life. Dounya began to eat to fill the growing need within her. She grew in size, eventually hitting over 200 pounds at just age 15. Food became her only friend. Her peers mocked her. She felt utterly alone. As is the case for someone with dysmorphia, Dounya's obsession with food did a turnabout, and she began rigorous exercising and dieting. But even a substantial weight loss didn't satisfy her. She looked in the mirror and still saw the fat girl she used to be. She began the ugly cycle of bingeing and purging, eventually hitting a low weight of just 73 pounds. Dounya's horrific struggle with eating disorders has led her to advocate for boys and girls facing the same hurdles with which she struggled. She is now studying clinical psychology, and hopes to open an eating and dysmorphia disorder facility in Las Vegas for boys and girls with her disorder. If her story helps just one person to recognize the beauty of their imperfection, then her pain will have been worthwhile. Zuiker Press is proud to publish stories about important current topics for kids and adolescents, written by their peers, that will help them cope with the challenges they face in today's troubled world."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Young adult literature.; Autobiographies.; Young adult literature.; Awada, Dounya; Awata, Dounya; Body dysmorphic disorder; Teenage girls; Muslims; Body image; Body dysmorphic disorder; Eating disorders; Self-acceptance in adolescence; Self-esteem in adolescence; Self-reliance in adolescence;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Ten things I hate about me / by Abdel-Fattah, Randa.(CARDINAL)482189;
Lebanese-Australian Jamilah, known in school as Jamie, hides her heritage from her classmates and tries to pass by dyeing her hair blonde and wearing blue-tinted contact lenses, until her conflicted feelings become too much for her to bear.HL720LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Novels.; Friendship in adolescence; High schools; Identity (Philosophical concept); Lebanese; Prejudices; Race awareness; Schools; Self-acceptance; Self-consciousness (Awareness); Teenage girls; Teenagers;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Friends forever / by Hale, Shannon,author.(CARDINAL)343108; Pham, LeUyen,illustrator,colorist.(CARDINAL)351533; Sycamore, Hillary,colorist.;
"Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be?"--HL420LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Autobiographical comics.; Comics (Graphic works); Fiction.; Graphic novels.; School comics.; Best friends; Depression in adolescence; Friendship; Girls; Schools; Self-acceptance; Social acceptance in children; Friendships.; Girls.;
Available copies: 40 / Total copies: 79
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The ABC's of LGBT+ : understanding and embracing your identity. by Hardell, Ash,author.;
ARE YOU SEEKING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL IDENTITY? There are lots of LGBT books out there, but "The ABCs of LGBT+" is the one among the many LGBT books that is essential reading for questioning teens, teachers or parents looking for advice, or anyone who wants to learn the language of respect. In "The ABCs of LGBT+," Ashley Mardell, a beloved blogger and YouTube star, answers many of your questions about: - lgbt and lgbt+ - gender identity - sexual identity - teens in a binary world - the LGBT family - and more The 21st Century has seen very positive movement for LGBT+ rights. In the last few years the overturning of DOMA, the SCOTUS ruling in favor of the Marriage Equality Act, American transgender politicians elected to office, and landmark moments such as Apple becoming the most valuable company in the world under the leadership of an openly gay CEO have advanced LGBT awareness and understanding. In a world full of LGBT questions, Mardell's "The ABC's of LGBT+" has the answers. We are living in a post-binary world where gender fluency and awareness of gender identity and a real understanding of our LGBT family is essential. Ashley Mardell, one of the most trusted voices on YouTube, presents a detailed look at all things LGBT+ in this remarkable book. Along with in-depth definitions, personal anecdotes, helpful infographics, resources, and more; Mardell's book is proof it does get better every day in a world where people are empowered by information and understanding. In Mardell's own words, "This book is also for allies and LGBT+ people simply looking to pack in some extra knowledge... a critical part of acceptance. Learning about new identities broadens our understanding of humanity, heightens our empathy, and allows us different, valuable perspectives."Shares in-depth definitions of LGBT+ terms, and offers personal anecdotes from LGBT+ people.Ages 12 and up.
Subjects: Biographies.; Fiction.; Young adult literature.; Adolescence.; Adolescence.; Bisexual people.; Bisexual people; Bisexual teenagers; Bisexuality.; Coming of age.; Coming out (Sexual orientation); Cultural pluralism.; Depression in adolescence.; Depression in children.; Depression, Mental.; Gay & lesbian interest.; Gay & Lesbian Interest.; Gay men.; Gay men; Gay men; Gay men; Gay people's writings.; Gay people; Gender reassignment surgery.; Gender transition.; Gender transition; Homosexuality.; Lesbian couples.; Lesbianism.; Lesbians' writings.; Lesbians; Mental illness.; Self-acceptance.; Self-acceptance.; Sex (Psychology); Sex role.; Sexual minorities.; Sexual minorities.; Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Sexual orientation.; Social justice.; Suicidal behavior.; Suicide victims; Suicide.; Transgender children.; Transgender people.; Transgender people's writings.; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transsexualism.; Transsexuals.; Transsexuals; Transsexuals; Bisexual people.; Bisexuality.; Gay men.; Gender affirming surgery.; Gender roles.; Homosexuality.; Homosexuals.; Hormone therapy (Gender); Lesbian couples.; Lesbianism.; Lesbians.; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.; Sexual orientation.; Sexual preference.; Transgender children.; Transgender identity.; Transgender people.; Transitioning (Gender); Transsexual people.; Transsexualism.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Self-acceptance : building confidence / by Wandberg, Robert.(CARDINAL)705517; Kaufman, Roberta Brack.(CARDINAL)706944; Shepich, Millie.(CARDINAL)706943;
Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.Say hello to yourself -- The physical side of self-acceptance -- The mental and emotional side of self-acceptance -- The social side of self-acceptance -- The exceptional side of self-acceptance -- Self-acceptance in action.Describes self-acceptance as a combination of three areas: social, physical, and mental and emotional. Also provides information about accepting one's gifts and disabilities, as well as putting self-acceptance into action.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Self-acceptance.; Teenagers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dare mighty things / by Kaczynski, Heather,author.(CARDINAL)676138;
The Selection meets The 5th Wave in this heart-racing debut duology about a girl competing for a spot on a mysterious mission to the outer reaches of space. The rules are simple: you must be gifted -- you must be younger than twenty-five -- and you must be willing to accept the dangers that you will face if you win.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Science fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Competition (Psychology) in adolescence; Self-esteem in adolescence; Self-reliance in adolescence; Emotions; Interplanetary voyages; Contests; Families; Self-esteem; Self-reliance; Young adult fiction.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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