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Body image : a reality check / by Sneddon, Pamela Shires.(CARDINAL)637236;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-108) and index.Discusses the problems with body image, the reasons why some people have a poor body image, and how self-perception and self-acceptance are affected by society.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Body image in adolescence; Body image; Self-acceptance in adolescence; Self-acceptance; Self-perception;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The (other) F word [sound recording] : a celebration of the fat & fierce / by Manfredi, Angie,editor.(CARDINAL)805582; Blake, Marisa,narrator.(CARDINAL)834187; Arserio, Shiromi,narrator.; Pabon, Andrés,narrator.(CARDINAL)833078; Naudus, Natalie,narrator.; Eller, Robin,narrator.(CARDINAL)849790;
Read by Marisa Blake, Shiromi Arserio, Tim Andreas Pabon, Natalie Naudus, and Robin Eller.This compilation of empowering prose and poetry offers teen listeners and activists of all ages a tool for navigating the world with confidence and courage.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Body image.; Body image in adolescence.; Self-confidence.; Self-confidence in adolescence.; Overweight persons.; Fat-acceptance movement.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Whole girl : live vibrantly, love your entire self, and make friends with food / by Radinsky, Sadie,author.(CARDINAL)846512; Radinsky, Kelly,photographer.; Szamosi, Sofia,1989-illustrator.(CARDINAL)850296;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-210)."In this unique book, teen writer and recipe creator Sadie Radinsky offers practices, tips, and exercises to help young women embrace their whole selves. Each chapter welcomes a different mood (like mad, blue, wild, cozy) to empower all parts of their lives. The book includes: tips and insights for navigating some of young women's biggest issues today, 45 delicious gluten-free, Paleo treat recipes, well-being practices like getting enough sleep, exercise as self-love, and creating a good relationship with food, talks with experts and celebrities who share fresh advice, mindful movements, from yoga to tree-climbing" -- Amazon.com.Grades 10-12
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Recipes.; Illustrated works.; Self-esteem in adolescence; Self-acceptance in adolescence; Teenage girls; Teenage girls;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Conquering negative body image / by Jones, Viola,author.(CARDINAL)409535; Willett, Edward,1959-author.(CARDINAL)528800;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What do you see when you look in the mirror? -- What contributes to a negative body image? -- The dangers of having a negative body image -- Learning to accept your body -- Change the conversation.Grades 7-12.
Subjects: Body image in adolescence; Body image; Self-acceptance in adolescence;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Every body shines : sixteen stories about living fabulously fat / by Newbould, Cassandra,editor,author.(CARDINAL)853563; Container of (work):Kann, Claire.Guilt trip.; Container of (work):Newbould, Cassandra.Shatter.; Container of (work):Gino, Alex.Prom queers.; Container of (work):Azad, Nafiza.Dupatta diaries.; Container of (work):Baron, Chris(Christopher Leigh).Food is love.; Container of (work):West, Catherine Adel.Orion's star.; Container of (work):Boekweg, Sheena.Weightless.; Container of (work):deVos, Kelly.Outside pitch.; Container of (work):Gray Smith, Monique,1968-Filling the net.; Container of (work):Yen, Jennifer.Perfect fit.; Container of (work):Sky, Rebecca.Liar, liar pants on fire.; Container of (work):Simone, Francina.Letters to Charlie Brown.; Container of (work):Lovelace, Amanda.Love spells & lavendar lattes.; Container of (work):Monahan, Hillary.Breathe you in.; Container of (work):Camacho, Linda.Unpleasant surprises.; Container of (work):Watson, Renée.Letting go.;
"Sixteen stories celebrating fat teens with bodies of many shapes and from many communities, cultures, races, genders, and orientations in contemporary settings as well as fictional worlds" --Grades 10-12.Ages 14+
Subjects: Short stories.; Young adult fiction.; Human body; Body image in adolescence; Self-acceptance in adolescence; Self-consciousness (Sensitivity); Overweight teenagers; Individual differences;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 22
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Better with books : 500 diverse books to ignite empathy and encourage self-acceptance in tweens and teens / by Hart, Melissa,1970-author.(CARDINAL)495465; Draper, Sharon M.(Sharon Mills),author of forward.(CARDINAL)382715;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-270) and index.Forward by Sharon M. Draper -- Introduction -- Books about adoption and foster care -- Books about body image -- Books about immigration -- Books about learning challenges -- Books about LGBTQIA+ youth -- Books about mental health -- Books about nature and environmentalism -- Books about physical disability -- Books about poverty and homelessness -- Books about race and ethnicity -- Books about religion and spirituality -- Appendix: Resources for parents, teachers, librarians, and young readers."Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends-such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia-characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers' lives. Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books-all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Reading lists are organized around: Adoption and foster care Body image Immigration Learning challenges LGBTQIA+ youth Mental health Nature and environmentalism Physical disability Poverty and homelessness Race and ethnicity Religion and spirituality"--
Subjects: Bibliographies.; Teenagers; Children; Empathy in children.; Self-acceptance in adolescence.; Parent and child.; Children.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Hole in the middle / by Fortmeyer, Kendra,author.(CARDINAL)631791;
Born with a sealed, fist-sized hole through her torso, seventeen-year-old Morgan is tired of hiding behind thick sweaters and a smart mouth but when she bares all, the fallout brings instant celebrity and a love match, but takes away all normalcy.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Abnormalities, Human; Interpersonal relations; Body image in adolescence; Self-acceptance in adolescence; Secrecy; Celebrities; Body image; Self-acceptance; Secrecy.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Love your body / by Sanders, Jessica(Social worker),author.(CARDINAL)834290; Rossetti, Carol,illustrator.(CARDINAL)825914;
"Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies"--Back cover.
Subjects: Body image in adolescence; Body image in girls; Self-acceptance; Self-care, Health;
Available copies: 25 / Total copies: 29
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Bright before sunrise / by Schmidt, Tiffany.(CARDINAL)400185;
"Jonah and Brighton are about to have the most awkwardly awful night of their lives. For Jonah, every aspect of his new life reminds him of what he has had to give up. All he wants is to be left alone. Brighton is popular, pretty, and always there to help anyone, but has no idea of what she wants for herself"--HL710LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Self-acceptance in adolescence; Emotional problems of teenagers; High schools; Schools; Self-acceptance; Emotional problems; Love;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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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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