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-- Forty-five pounds (more or less)By Barson, K. Ac2013., Viking Call No: YOUNG ADULT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "When Ann decides that she is going to lose 45 pounds in time for her aunt's wedding, she discovers that what she looks like is not all that matters"--
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Ã2014., Pre-adolescent, Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Call No: [Fic] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Ten-year-old Albie has never been the smartest, tallest, best at gym, greatest artist, or most musical in his class, as his parents keep reminding him, but new nanny, Calista, helps him uncover his strengths and take pride in himself.
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By Graff, Lisa[2014], Pre-adolescent, Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Call No: [Fic] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Ten-year-old Albie has never been the smartest, tallest, best at gym, greatest artist, or most musical in his class, as his parents keep reminding him, but new nanny Calista helps him uncover his strengths and take pride in himself.
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2019., Juvenile, Scribble Call No: E Bel Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An introduction to self-esteem celebrates the many ways readers can be smart, including being artistic, showing kindness, or using their imaginations.
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2011., Pre-adolescent, First Second Call No: GRAPHIC NOVELS Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Anya, embarrassed by her Russian immigrant family and self-conscious about her body, has given up on fitting in at school but falling down a well and making friends with the ghost there just may be worse.
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2009., Juvenile, Speak Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: When she is almost sixteen years old, Rosemary decides she is sick of being overweight, mocked at school and at Heavenly Hair--her mother's beauty salon--and feeling out of control, and as she slowly loses weight, she realizes that she is able to cope with her mother's cancer, having a boyfriend for the first time, and discovering that other people's lives are not as perfect as they seem from the outside.
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2023., Pre-adolescent, Kokila Call No: SPORTS F RIV Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Twelve-year-old Natalia's dream of becoming a synchronized swimmer is in jeopardy when her parents decide they are against a sport that emphasizes looks, but Nat is determined to change their minds.
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By Yoon, Salina2016., Preschool, Bloomsbury Call No: JUV039060 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: "Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree... But being a mime can be lonely. It isn't until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship--and how special he truly is!"--Provided by publisher.
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2020., Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Call No: Easy REYNOLDS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)
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2020., Primary, Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. Call No: E Rey Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A joyful celebration of individuality--and staying true to you! Be curious, Be adventurous, Be brave, 'Be you!'"--Adapted from dust jacket flap.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: FIC LIB Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it's all worth it. ... Told in alternating past and present chapters, Bri's heartwarming story unfolds over the eight months leading up to her bat mitzvah--as well as over the course of the big day itself."--Provided by publisher.
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2015., Albert Whitman & Co Call No: ROMANCE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Henry "Biggie" Abbott has hidden behind his weight for years, and although he is the son and stepson of two of Finch, Minnesota's most famous athletes, he prefers academic success until the girl of his dreams suggests he join the baseball team, and, with his stepbrother's help, he discovers he is a great pitcher.
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[2016], Pre-adolescent, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: JUV057000 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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[2016], Pre-adolescent, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: [Fic] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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[2016], Pre-adolescent, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: FIC ALEXANDER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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[2016], Pre-adolescent, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: F Ale Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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2016., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: F ALE #2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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By Lee, Lori M.2021., Adolescent, Page Street Publishing Co. Call No: FANTASY F LEE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The Soulless is free from his centuries-long imprisonment. Now, he lurks in the Dead Wood recovering his strength, while Sirscha and her allies journey east to the shaman empire of Nuvalyn. Everyone believes she is a soulguide--a savior--but Sirscha knows the truth. She's a monster, a soulrender like the Soulless, and if anyone discovers the truth, she'll be executed. But there's nothing Sirscha won't risk to stop the shaman responsible for the rot that's killing her best friend. While the Soulless is formidable, like all shamans, his magic must be channeled through a familiar. If Sirscha can discover what--or who--that is, she might be able to cut him off from his power. With Queen Meilyr bent on destroying the magical kingdoms, Sirscha finds herself caught between a war brewing in the east and the Soulless waiting in the west. She should be trying to unite what peoples she can to face their common enemies, but instead, her hunt for clues about the Soulless leads to a grim discovery, forcing Sirscha to question who her enemies really are"--Jacket flap.
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-- Burt the beetle does not bite![2021]., Juvenile, Kids Can Press Call No: INSECTS SPI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Meet Burt, a ten-lined june beetle. He's sure he belongs in the category of bugs with superpower-like abilities. No, he can't carry 50 times his weight, like ants. No, he's not able to spray paralyzing venom, like some termites. No, he can't release a bad smell to repel predators, like stink bugs. What june beetles are known for is chasing porch lights and flailing their legs in the air--does that count? Hmm...Maybe Burt will just have to accept the truth. June beetles don't have any special abilities. But when some other bugs find themselves in perilous trouble that even their superpowers can't get them out of, Burt suddenly realizes there is one thing that he can do to save his friends--and it's something that only a june beetle can do!"--From the publisher's web site.
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-- Burt the beetle does not bite![2021]., Juvenile, Kids Can Press Call No: E Genre: Graphic novels Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Meet Burt, a ten-lined june beetle. He's sure he belongs in the category of bugs with superpower-like abilities. No, he can't carry 50 times his weight, like ants. No, he's not able to spray paralyzing venom, like some termites. No, he can't release a bad smell to repel predators, like stink bugs. What june beetles are known for is chasing porch lights and flailing their legs in the air--does that count? Hmm...Maybe Burt will just have to accept the truth. June beetles don't have any special abilities. But when some other bugs find themselves in perilous trouble that even their superpowers can't get them out of, Burt suddenly realizes there is one thing that he can do to save his friends--and it's something that only a june beetle can do!"--From the publisher's web site.
