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21) Ish
Author
Language
English
Description
Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.
23) Princess Mia
Author
Series
Princess Diaries volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Mia has been invited to speak at a gala for Domina Rei, an elite society of powerful businesswomen. But what could she possibly have to say? Michael has broken up with her, her bff Lilly won't speak to her, and her parents are forcing her to see a therapist. Even J.P.'s efforts to cheer Mia up (he's being really sweet!) aren't helping.
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Language
English
Description
When Genie's "commitment-phobic" boyfriend proposes on national TV--not to Genie, but to a mystery woman--her friend Patty doesn't hesitate to give her some tough love: "You remind me of Sleeping Beauty, lying around waiting for your prince. Well, guess what, he rode right past your castle and now you have a choice--either go back to bed or wake up!" Genie chooses to wake up. Her first step is to allow everyone to believe she's Hugh's real fiancee....
Author
Series
More than a princess volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Aislin of Eliasind must rely on more than the magical gifts she has as a half-fairy, half-pedrasi when she becomes entangled in a sinister plot and saddled with difficult human princesses.
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Language
English
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"With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her inspiring and professional troublemaking grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle. The point is not to be fearless. It is to know we are afraid and to charge forward...
29) Why Not You?
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Language
English
Description
Rhyming text shows the importance of believing in oneself and perseverence to achieve any goals.
30) The joy in you
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Language
English
Description
"An illustrated book that inspires children to dance, sing, and be true to themselves"--
32) Raise your hand
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When Alice Tapper noticed that the girls in her class weren't participating as much as the boys, she knew she had to do something about it. With help from her Girl Scout troop and her parents, she came up with a patch that other girls could earn if they took a pledge to be more confident in school. Alice even wrote an op-ed about the experience for the New York Times! Inspired by that piece, this picture book illustrates her determination, bravery,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elinor is used to doing very well in school, but as Poem in Your Pocket Day approaches, bringing an opportunity to meet a real poet, her struggle to write a perfect poem causes Elinor's confidence to falter, despite Mr. Tiffin's guidance and reassurance.
34) The Dot
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
Author
Series
Philippa Fisher volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Embarrassed by her free-spirited parents and lonely when her best friend moves away, a self-conscious eleven-year-old girl named Philippa summons a wish-granting fairy godmother, with unexpected results.
36) Lea Dives In
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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When Alvin's father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, like that of their home-town hero Henry David Thoreau, Alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything.
38) QB 1
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Jake Cullen, fourteen, lives in the shadows of his father and older brother until he becomes the starting quarterback for the high school football team and finally has his chance to shine.
39) Meet Yasmin!
Author
Series
Yasmin volume 1
Language
English
Description
In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.
40) All the answers
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Ava finds an old pencil in her family's junk drawer and discovers, during a math test, that it will answer factual questions, so she and her best friend Sophie have a great time--and Ava grows in self-confidence--until the pencil reveals a truth about her family that Ava would rather not know.
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