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B 104700B 104700 (Short) Story of My Life
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Jones, Jennifer
Length: 134 Copyright: 2004

With both the help and hindrance of family, his best friend, and the school bully, sixth grader Michael Jordan copes with romance and the fact that he is, as usual, the shortest one in his class. AR 4.0. Follett RL 6.2.		 (Short) Story of My Life IJ  
B 127256B 127256 A-Okay
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Greene, Jarad
Length: 235 Copyright: 2021

When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn't think much of it. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay's prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him. Semi-autobiographical. Coming of age. Graphic novel. Middle school students. IL 6-9. 		A-Okay IJ  
B 100323B 100323 A. LINCOLN AND ME
Grade Lvl: P Author: BORDEN, LOUISE
Length: 32 Copyright: 1999

With the help of his teacher, a young boy realizes that he not only shares his birthday and similar physical appearance with Abraham Lincoln, but that he is like him in other ways as well (compare/contrast). Illustrated by Ted Lewin. AR level 3.5. Follett RL 3.0. RC 2.7. Lexile 650.		 A. LINCOLN AND ME P  
B 108343B 108343 Abundance of Katherines
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Green, John
Length: 228 Copyright: 2006

Having been recently dumped for the 19th time by a girl named Katherine, recent high school graduate and former child prodigy Colin sets off on a road trip with his best friend to try to find some new direction in life. Mature themes. Young adult fiction. AR and RC 5.6. Lexile 890. Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award 2007. IL 8-12.		 Abundance of Katherines JS  
B 109278B 109278 Adoration of Jenna Fox
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Pearson, Mary
Length: 266 Copyright: 2008

In the not-too-distant future, where biotechnological advances have made synthetic bodies and brains possible but illegal, a seventeen year old girl, recovering from a serious accident and suffering from memory lapses, learns a startling secret about her existence. Bioethics. Medical ethics. AR 3.8. RC 2.9. Lexile 570.		 Adoration of Jenna Fox JS  
B 126524B 126524 All About Anxiety
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lewis, Carrie
Length: 89 Copyright: 2020

Anxiety. It's an emotion that rears its head almost every day, from the normal worries and concerns that most of us experience, to outright fear when something scary happens, to the anxiety disorders that many kids live with daily. But what causes anxiety? And what can we do about it? All About Anxiety tackles these questions from every possible angle. Readers will learn what's going on in their brain and central nervous system when they feel anxious. They'll learn about the evolutionary reasons for fear and anxiety and that anxiety isn't always a bad thing, except for when it is! Most importantly, kids will discover new strategies to manage their anxiety so they can live and thrive with anxiety. Brain research. Social emotional learning. Psychology. IL 4-8. 		All About Anxiety IJ  
B 108810B 108810 American Born Chinese
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Yang, Gene
Length: 233 Copyright: 2006

Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format. Identity. Michael L. Printz Book award 2007. AR 3.3. RC 5.2.		 American Born Chinese JS  
B 109148B 109148 Antsy Does Time
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Shusterman, Neal
Length: 247 Copyright: 2008

Fourteen year old Anthony "Antsy" Bonano learns about life, death, and a lot more when he tries to help a friend with a terminal illness feel hopeful about the future. AR 5.8. Lexile 5.8.		 Antsy Does Time IJS  
B 97275B 97275 Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change
Grade Lvl: T Author: Achor, Shawn
Length: 272 Copyright: 2013

In The Happiness Advantage, Harvard trained researcher Shawn Achor described why happiness is the precursor to greater success. This book is about what comes before both. Because before we can be happy or successful, we need to first develop the ability to see that positive change is possible. Only once we learn to see the world through a more positive lens can we summon all our motivation, emotion, and intelligence to achieve our personal and professional goals. In this book, Achor reveals five actionable, proven strategies for changing our lens to positive: - The Most Valuable Reality: See a broader range of ideas and solutions by changing the details on which your brain chooses to focus - Success Mapping: Set goals oriented around the things in life that matter to you most, whether career advancement or family or making a difference in the world - The X-spot: Use success accelerants to propel you more quickly towards those goals, whether finishing a marathon, reaching a sales target, learning a language, or losing 10 pounds - Noise-Canceling: Boost the signal pointing you to opportunities and possibilities that others miss - Positive Inception: Transfer these skills to your team, your employees, and everyone around you Mastering these 5 strategies is an opportunity to create an renewable source of positivity, motivation, and engagement.		 Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happine T  
B 123491B 123491 Best Possible Answer
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Kottaras, E. Katherine
Length: 263 Copyright: 2016

Ultra-high-achiever Viviana Rabinovich-Lowe learns something they never covered in her AP courses: that it's okay to be less than perfect, because it's our imperfections that make us who we are. Realistic fiction. IL 8-12. 		Best Possible Answer JS  
B 97276B 97276 Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being
Grade Lvl: T Author: Achor, Shawn
Length: 237 Copyright: 2018

In a world that thrives on competition and individual achievement, we are measuring and pursuing potential all wrong. By pursuing success in isolation - pushing others away as we push ourselves too hard - we are not just limiting our potential, we are becoming more stressed and disconnected than ever. Just as happiness is contagious, every dimension of human potential - performance, intelligence, creativity, leadership ability and health - is influenced by those around us. So when we help others become better, we reach new levels of potential, as well. Rather than fighting over scraps of the pie, we can expand the pie instead. Small Potential is the limited success we can attain alone. BIG Potential is what we can achieve together. Here, Achor offers five strategies - the SEEDS of Big Potential--for lifting the ceiling on what we can achieve while returning happiness and meaning to our lives. Collective efficacy.		 Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achieveme T  
KM 8581KM 8581 Canadian Occupational Performance Measures(4th Ed)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2005

COPM is an individualized, client-centered measure designed for use by occupational therapists to detect change in a client's self-perception of occupational performance over time. Focuses on occupational performance in all areas of life, from self-care to productivity to leisure. COPM is designed to be used with clients with a variety of disabilities across all developmental stages. COPM is administered as a semi-structured interview and takes 15-30 minutes. Contents: manual, three scales (Importance, Performance, and Satisfaction) and forms. Circulation restricted to Keystone AEA Special Education staff.		 Canadian Occupational Performance Measures(4th Ed) T  
B 97321B 97321 CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance
Grade Lvl: T Author: Martin, Sharon
Length: 224 Copyright: 2019

This evidence-based workbook offers real strategies based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help readers overcome perfectionism and create a more balanced perspective. Readers will identify the causes of their perfectionism, discover how perfectionism is negatively impacting their lives, and gain invaluable skills for cultivating self-compassion toward themselves and others.		 CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of T  
B 92491B 92491 Challenging the Barbie Doll Syndrome
Grade Lvl: T Author: Barto, Heather
Length: 96 Copyright: 2001

Subtitle: A Group Design for Working with Adolescent Girls. Heather Barto and Sarah Salkeld developed a curriculum which covers body image, eating disorders, and self concept for school counselors to use with grades 5-12. Lessons/sessions are designed to counter the cycle of failure and frustration girls experience in striving to attain impossible standards of beauty perpetuated by the mass media.		 Challenging the Barbie Doll Syndrome T  
B 125664B 125664 Checking In
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Arrow, Emily
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Have you ever had a really big feeling? Whether they’re happy or sad, feelings can sometimes be too much! But we can choose what we do with our feelings by Checking In. It’s all part of understanding oneself. Stories about me. Calmness. Emotions. Song text. Access music by scanning QR code inside book. Series nonfiction: My Feelings, My Choices. IL Pres-2. Lexile 230. 		Checking In KP  
B 127434B 127434 Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (French Edition)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Llenas, Anna / Antilogus, Marie
Length: 20 Copyright: 2022

French Edition. Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Book is engaging with illustrated pop ups to keep young readers engaged and to illustrate storyline. Le monstre des couleurs se sent tout barbouillé aujourd'hui. Ses émotions sont sens dessus dessous ! Il ne comprends pas ce qui lui arrive. Réussira-t-il à mettre de l'ordre dans son c ur et à retrouver son équilibre ?		 Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (French Edition) KPI  
B 91356B 91356 Connecting With Others (Grades 3-5)
Grade Lvl: T Author: Richardson, Rita
Length: 321 Copyright: 1996

Subtitle: Lessons For Teaching Social and Emotional Competence. Skills areas: concept of self and others; socialization; problem solving and conflict; resolution; communication; sharing; empathy and caring.		 Connecting With Others (Grades 3-5) T  
B 106994B 106994 Conquerors
Grade Lvl: P Author: McKee, David
Length: 26 Copyright: 2004

The general of a large, rich country, believing his way of life is superior, conquers nearly every country in the world, but is somewhat disconcerted to find that the last small country refuses to fight. Dominance. Domination. AR 3.3. Follett RL 3.9.		 Conquerors P  
B 126496B 126496 Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brian, Rachel
Length: 64 Copyright: 2020

A guide to consent and bodily autonomy that teaches readers about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and how to practice consent in their daily lives. Mature themes. Health and well-being. Graphic novel format. IL 3-7. 		Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU PIJ  
B 123992B 123992 Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Derrick D
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. Haircut fiction. Story in verse. Best books. A Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor book. Starred reviews. IL 2-6. AR 3.8. Lexile 770. 		Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut PI  
B 125723B 125723 Daniel's Good Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Archer, Micha
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

When his neighbors give a variety of answers to the question "What is a good day?" Daniel writes a poem about the everyday activities that give them joy. Happiness fiction. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 480. 		Daniel's Good Day KP  
KM 9113KM 9113 Don't Be the Leaf...Big Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hackady, Hal
Length: 0 Copyright: 1989

Don't be the leaf... if you can be the tree. This story, written by Hal Hackady, is designed to improve self concept and sends the message: Don't be anything less that everything you can be. The contents include: ten small books and one big book. From the series Bill Martin Jr Library.		 Don't Be the Leaf...Big Book KP  
B 102849B 102849 FOCUS ON BODY IMAGE
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: HINDS, MAURENE
Length: 64 Copyright: 2002

Subtitle: How You Feel About How You Look. Discusses how young people feel about the way they look, the impact of society and advertisers on an individual's body image, problems with poor self-esteem, and maintaining a healthy body image.		 FOCUS ON BODY IMAGE IJS  
B 91720B 91720 Games to Enhance Social and Emotional Skills: Sixty-Six Games That Teach Children, Adolescents, and Adults Skills Crucial To Success In Life
Grade Lvl: T Author: Malouff, John
Length: 200 Copyright: 1998

Subtitle: Sixty-Six Games That Teach Children, Adolescents, and Adults Skills Crucial To Success In Life. Includes games that: teach how to identify and talk about emotions; foster self-confidence; foster a positive outlook; foster value clarification; goal setting; teach problem-solving; foster persistence; teach coping methods; and that enhance social skills. Therapeutic games.		 Games to Enhance Social and Emotional Skills: Sixty-Six Games That Teach Ch T  
B 121814B 121814 Girl In the Well Is Me
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rivers, Karen
Length: 218 Copyright: 2016

Eleven-year-old Kammie reflects on her life as she fights claustrophobia while waiting to be rescued from a well she fell into while trying to impress some mean girls. Thriller. AR 4.7 IL 5-7.		 Girl In the Well Is Me IJ  
B 96658B 96658 GRIT to Go: Classroom-Ready Resources to Motivate Growth Mindsets
Grade Lvl: T Author: Grant, Jim / Grant, Caleb
Length: 166 Copyright: 2016

Grit is the determination to achieve long-term goals, often against difficult odds. The word grit is often used as an umbrella term to describe being resilient, persistent, and having the will to deal with and overcome obstacles. Because learning is often a challenge, a student's grit can make the difference between failing and making the grade. Students who develop grit can improve their academic performance through strengthened resiliency and perseverance. Grit traits become good habits that enable students to persist in the face of adversity, setbacks, and disappointments when pursuing their goals in school and out. Book provides a roadmap for incorporating grit-building into an existing curriculum. Discusses the key attributes of grit, the connection between motivation and grit, and shows the explicit connections between grit qualities and improvements in students attitude and performance. Presents dozens of explicit classroom-ready strategies for building the grit capacity of students that foster motivation and strengthen perseverance, and raise academic performance. Includes flexible strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Details the benefits of allowing students to struggle and even fail from time-to-time, and how to motivate them to recover from failures. Includes classroom routines for goal setting and reporting. Reproducible pages.		 GRIT to Go: Classroom-Ready Resources to Motivate Growth Mindsets T  
B 97274B 97274 Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
Grade Lvl: T Author: Achor, Shawn
Length: 236 Copyright: 2010

Most people want to be successful in life. And of course, everyone wants to be happy. When it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, most people assume the same formula: if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, then you'll be happy. The only problem is that a decade of cutting-edge research in the field of positive psychology has proven that this formula is backwards. Success does not beget happiness. Based on the largest study ever conducted on happiness and human potential (a survey conducted by the author of more than 1,600 students), Harvard lecturer Shawn Achor shares seven core principles of positive psychology that each one of us can use to improve our performance, grow our careers, and gain a competitive edge at work. He reveals how happiness actually fuels success and performance, not the other way around. Achor suggests when we are happier and more positive we are more engaged, creative, resilient to stress, and productive. 		Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel T  
B 123028B 123028 Happy Dreamer
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A "dreamer maximus" describes the many ways one can dream, and the importance of being a happy dreamer. IL Pres-3. AR 1.9. Lexile 490. 		Happy Dreamer KP  
B 123986B 123986 Happy in Our Skin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 26 Copyright: 2015

For families of all stripes comes a sweet celebration of what makes us unique--and what holds us together. Savor the bouquets of babies with different skin--cocoa-brown, cinnamon, peaches and cream. As they grow, their clever skin does too, enjoying hugs and tickles, protecting them inside and out, and making them one of a kind. An irresistible story of the human family--and how wonderful it is to be just who you are. Story in verse. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6. Lexile 540. 		Happy in Our Skin KP  
B 109275B 109275 Headlong
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Koja, Kathe
Length: 195 Copyright: 2008

High school sophomore Lily opens herself to new possibilities when, despite warnings, she becomes friends with "ghetto girl" Hazel, a new student at the private Vaughn School which Lily, following in her elitist mother's footsteps, has attended since preschool. Social classes. Boarding schools.		 Headlong JS  
B 121440B 121440 Hole in the Wall
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wilhelm, Hans
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

An African wild dog, a warthog, a lion and an elephant argue about the animal each sees through the hole in the wall--which turns out to be a mirror. The story is based on a Mark Twain fable, which is included at the end of the book. Lexile 100 IL Pres-2. 		Hole in the Wall KP  
B 124220B 124220 How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Cook, Julia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Bluebird receives advice from Mom, the Bird Doc, and the Food Voice Counselor when she develops an eating disorder after feeling that she is fat. Self-perception. Mind, body and spirit. IL 1-4. 		How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers PI  
B 79875B 79875 How to be Cool in the Third Grade
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Duffey, Betsy
Length: 62 Copyright: 1993

When Robbie York is marked as a target by a bully at school, he decides that the only way to survive the third grade is by being cool. Chapter book. AR, RC, and Follett RL 3.5. Lexile 470. Guided Reading level N.		 How to be Cool in the Third Grade PI  
KM 11042KM 11042 How to Be Cool in the Third Grade (5 Copies) GR Level N
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Duffy, Betsy
Length: 0 Copyright: 1993

When Robbie York is marked as a target by a bully at school, he decides that the only way to survive the third grade is by being cool. Contents: five copies of the chapter book (69 pages) by Betsy Duffy. Novel Study. AR and RC 3.5. Lexile 470. GR level N.		 How to Be Cool in the Third Grade (5 Copies) GR Level N PI  
B 125748B 125748 I'm NOT just a Scribble...
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A story about kindness and inclusion. Scribble, the book's main character, never thought he was different until he met his first drawing. Then, After being left out because he didn't look like everyone else. Scribble teaches the drawings how to accept each other for who they are. Which enables them to create amazing art. Self-perception. Social acceptance. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.		 I'm NOT just a Scribble... KP  
B 125515B 125515 It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Thorn, Theresa
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. Provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity. Diversity. LGBTQIA. IL 1-4. 		It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity PI  
B 128285B 128285 Just Because
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McConaughy, Matthew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential. Self-awareness. Story in rhyme. Personal growth. Perspective. Lexile 350. IL Pres-3. 		Just Because KP  
B 117177B 117177 List
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Vivian, Siobhan
Length: 333 Copyright: 2012

Every year at Mount Washington High School somebody posts a list of the prettiest and ugliest girls from each grade--this is the story of eight girls, freshman to senior, and how they are affected by the list. Self-perception Fiction. Self-esteem Fiction. Identity Fiction. AR 4.8 RC 4.6 Lexile 750 IL 9-12.		 List JS  
B 126104B 126104 Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yamada, Kobi
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

You are the only you there every has been or ever will be. You are unique. Just the odds of you being here at this exact place and this exact time are so great and so rare that they will never happen again. This is a story for everything you will do and everything you could be. It's for who you are right now, and it's for all the magical, unbounded potential you hold inside. Creative abilities. Uniqueness. Self-actualization. IL Pres-2. 		Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us KP  
B 123319B 123319 Mikey
Grade Lvl: PIT Author: Pinto, Mindee / Cohen, Judy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Mikey explains how a young child with autism sees, hears, and feels the world around him in his school environment. Mikey is not just intended for educators; although, all teachers should read it to their classes. It is intended to educate adults as well as young children to increase their awareness and understanding of the child with autism. Instructional resource through picture book. Fiction. IL K-13. 		Mikey PIT  
B 96931B 96931 Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens: A Workbook for Clinicians & Clients with 154 Tools, Techniques, Activities & Worksheets
Grade Lvl: T Author: Burdick, Debra
Length: 296 Copyright: 2014

A comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-regulation skills, mental health, and social connectedness in kids and teens. This expertly crafted resource features a collection of more than 150 proven tools and techniques, presented in a simple, step-by-step skill building format. Perfect for mental health practitioners, teachers and all in the helping professions. *Tools for explaining mindfulness and neurobiology in kids language *Activities, games, and meditations that build basic through advanced mindfulness skills *Step-by-step instruction on teaching and practicing mindfulness, meditation and reflection *Guidance on choosing age appropriate skills *How to apply mindfulness skills to specific childhood mental health disorders *Journal prompts to help integrate learning *Goal-setting charts for tracking progress *Downloadable worksheets, exercises and reflections		 Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens: A Workbook for Clinicians & Clients wi T  
KM 6140KM 6140 Monster
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Length: 0 Copyright: 2000

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen year old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken. Contents: ten copies of the book by Walter Dean Myers, four CD's, Playaway with a Rockstar splitter, and Novel Unit guide. Novel Study. AR level 5.1. RC 7.1. GR level Z. Lexile 670. IL 7-10. Michael L. Printz Award 2000. Four-week loan period.		 Monster JS  
B 88834B 88834 Monster
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Length: 281 Copyright: 1999

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen year old Steven Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken. AR 5.1. RC 7.1. IL 9-12. Lexile 670. Michael L. Printz Award 2000. Outstanding book for the college bound.		 Monster JS  
B 107001B 107001 Moose's Big Idea
Grade Lvl: P Author: Greene, Stephanie
Length: 51 Copyright: 2005

Moose, who is good at drawing and making doughnuts, is upset when he loses his antlers, but his encounters with a hunter help them both gain self-respect. From the series Moose and Hildy. AR 2.9. RC 1.8. Lexile 370.		 Moose's Big Idea P  
B 92213B 92213 Mrs. Ruby's Life Lessons for Kids Gr 3-5
Grade Lvl: T Author: Zientek, Joan
Length: 143 Copyright: 2001

Subtitle: Essential Skills for Increasing Emotional Quotient. Emotional intelligence. Presents 12 reproducible lessons to help increase E.Q. Each lesson focuses on a single topic. Mrs. Ruby explains each lesson through a story. The story is followed by discussion questions and activities. Some topics: teaching, assertive behavior (standing up for yourself), controlling anger, positive outlook, point of view, dealing with mistakes and failure.		 Mrs. Ruby's Life Lessons for Kids Gr 3-5 T  
B 118649B 118649 My Strange and Terrible Malady
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Bristow, Catherine
Length: 143 Copyright: 2008

Ronita Ronnie Baker, 11th-grade individualist, is not happy. School is a struggle, and now doctors just diagnosed her with Asperger Syndrome. It s hard enough being the misfit daughter of a perfect mother, let alone being diagnosed with a disorder no one understands. My Strange and Terrible Malady takes a look at Asperger Syndrome from Ronnie's point of view. While she is clearly not socially savvy, things begin to change when she meets Hannah, a fellow student who takes the time to explain the mysteries of social interaction and other conundrums of daily life to Ronnie. With the help of Hannah and her new life coach, Ronnie shows readers that successful social and emotional interaction can be learned. Social acceptance- Fiction.		 My Strange and Terrible Malady IJS  
B 125754B 125754 Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Dinosaurs are pretty strong and powerful, so why can't they scribble? This story is about a little boy who keeps hearing, "Never let a dinosaur scribble!" But in his heart believes that people just don't understand how beautiful scribbling can be. He wonders what would happen if he just gave him one crayon to scribble with, and realizes that the dinosaur had other ideas in mind! The dinosaur ends up creating too much, creating a whole new set of problems. But with a little imagination makes an amazing story! Dinosaur fiction. Creative ability. IL Pres-2. 		Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble! KP  
B 111259B 111259 Notes From the Midnight Driver
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Sonnenblick, Jordan
Length: 265 Copyright: 2006

After being assigned to perform community service at a nursing home, sixteen year old Alex befriends a cantankerous old man who has some lessons to impart about jazz guitar playing, love, and forgiveness. Family problems. AR 5.5. RC 6.0. Lexile 930.		 Notes From the Midnight Driver JS  
B 109942B 109942 Playing Safe, Eating Right
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Orr, Tamra
Length: 112 Copyright: 2009

Shares the true-to-life stories of teen and preteen girls who are struggling with issues of body image, healthy eating, and lifestyle choices, each with comments and advice from psychologist Dr. Vicki Panaccione. From the series Essential Health. Strong, Beautiful Girls. AR 5.7. Follett RL 6.0.		 Playing Safe, Eating Right IJ  
B 124263B 124263 Puppy Mind
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nance, Andrew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A young boy discovers his mind is like a puppy, always wandering away, into the past or the future. He sets about learning to train his puppy mind to heel to the present moment. Through remembering to breathe, the boy becomes a stronger and more caring master of his puppy mind, keeping it in the present, if only for a moment. Mind and body. Nonfiction picture book. IL Pres-2. Lexile 550. 		Puppy Mind KP  
B 113252B 113252 Raj, the Bookstore Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pelley, Kathleen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

When a new manager brings Snowball, a grouchy cat, to the shop whereRaj and his owner live and work, Snowball informs Raj that he is notthe tiger everyone believes him to be. AR 3.8. Lexile 740. RC 3.5. IL K-3.		 Raj, the Bookstore Tiger KP  
B 123488B 123488 Restart
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Korman, Gordon
Length: 243 Copyright: 2017

Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life? Alternating point of view. Realistic fiction. IL 3-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 730. GR W. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2019-2020.		 Restart PIJ  
KM 12846KM 12846 Restart (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Korman, Gordon
Length: 243 Copyright: 2017

Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life? Middle grade fiction. Contents: instruction sheet; playaway --a pre-loaded audio book (6 hours and 51 min) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3) earphones; and hardcover book (243 pages) by Gordon Korman. AR 5.1 RC 4.5 Lexile 730 IL 3-7. Four-week loan period.		 Restart (Playaway) PIJ  
B 122544B 122544 Saint Anything: A Novel
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Dessen, Sarah
Length: 417 Copyright: 2015

Sydney's charismatic older brother, Peyton, has always been the center of attention in the family but when he is sent to jail, Sydney struggles to find her place at home and the world until she meets the Chathams, including gentle, protective Mac, who makes her feel seen for the first time. Family problems- Fiction. Love stories. AR 4.7 RC 5.3 Lexile 690 IL 8-12. Iowa High School Award 2017-2018.		 Saint Anything: A Novel JS  
B 125749B 125749 Scribble Stones
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A heartwarming story about a little stone who was able to spread kindness to the world! This story starts off with a little stone who thinks he will be become something amazing but then soon realizes he had become a dull paper weight. He's on a mission to become something greater and in the process meets scribble and splatter and they all come up a creative way to bring joy to thousands of people. Individuality. Self perception. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. 		Scribble Stones KP  
B 109527B 109527 Seeing Emily
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lee Wong, Joyce
Length: 268 Copyright: 2005

Relates in free verse the experiences of sixteen year old Emily, a gifted artist and the daughter of immigrants to the United States, as she tries to reconcile her American self with her Chinese heritage. AR 6.5.		 Seeing Emily JS  
B 114674B 114674 Selling Ourselves: Marketing Body Images
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Palser, Barb
Length: 80 Copyright: 2012

Examines how the media portrays body images and sets the standard of beauty in order to sell its products. From the series Exploring Media Literacy. AR 7.9. Lexile 1100. IL 6-10.		 Selling Ourselves: Marketing Body Images IJS  
KM 13255KM 13255 Slight Edge - 20 books (2 PARTS)
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Jeff Olson / Editors of the Success Foundation
Length: 0 Copyright: 2013

The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables individuals to make the daily choices that will lead to the success and happiness they desire. Learn why some people make dream after dream come true, while others just continue dreaming and spend their lives building dreams for someone else. The Slight Edge by Olson is not just another self-help motivation tool of methods individuals must learn in order to travel the path to success. It shows how to create powerful results from the simple daily activities of your life, by using tools built within every person. Kits contains 20 copies of Slight Edge by Jeff Olson and 18 copies of Success for Teens: Real Teens Talk About Using the Slight Edge by John Olson. Self-accountability. Success. Leadership. IL 10-12. 		Slight Edge - 20 books (2 PARTS) ST  
B 125751B 125751 Snippets: A Story About Paper Shapes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

You can change the world one snippet of kindness at a time. Snippets is a story that revels the power of kindness and the beauty of being unique. And it does so though the journey of two different groups of shapes (the polygons and irregular polygons). Individuality. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. 		Snippets: A Story About Paper Shapes KP  
B 125752B 125752 Splatter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Red, Yellow and Blue, embark on a journey of creativity, beauty, and wonder that leads them to find out something pretty amazing about themselves and each other. Cooperation fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. 		Splatter KP  
KM 13723KM 13723 Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The five key components of Iowa's SEL standards include: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This nonfiction book series is intended to support students in the intermediate to middle school grades and focuses on a student's social, emotional, and academic learning. This series introduces SEL concepts, such as believing in oneself and learning empathy, and provides students with valuable tools to understand and manage their emotions and effectively navigate their relationships now and in the future. This set assists students in learning SEL concepts by simplifying and defining them. Each book provides students with realistic situations in which to apply newly learned concepts successfully. Contains 25 individual titles. 		Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning (25 Books) IJ  
B 125753B 125753 Spots
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

In this book every spot, big or small, unique or ordinary, stinky or clean, becomes something amazing! Whether they end up on animals, in punctuation, in art, or on food, every time they are spotted they have the ability to spread happiness to everyone who sees them and everything they are on! Creative ability. Imagination. Shapes. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. 		Spots KP  
B 125750B 125750 Sticks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A popsicle accidentally melts and becomes just a plain stick. He has a hard time adjusting to his new normal but with the help of some new friends (who happen to be sticks of one kind or another) he realizes that everything happened for a reason and that melting was part of his journey. Life changing events. Perserverence fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2. 		Sticks KP  
B 127209B 127209 Struggle Bus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Koon, Julie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard, you've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump, and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door. This is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions. Author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counselor, Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this social-emotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. It's also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings. From a growth mindset perspective, the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings, but also to be open-minded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things, The Struggle Bus offers a lot: self-discovery, tips for problem-solving, and, mostly importantly, an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes, but we shouldn't get stuck on that bus.		 Struggle Bus KP  
B 112907B 112907 Talented Clementine
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Pennypacker, Sara
Length: 137 Copyright: 2007

Eight-year-old Clementine, convinced that she has no talents, tries to find a way to avoid participating in the class talent show. AR 4.0. RC 3.6. Lexile 660. GR level O. IL 2-5.		 Talented Clementine PI  
B 105949B 105949 Truth About Eating Disorders
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 166 Copyright: 2005

Addresses the problems of eating disorders among young people. Discusses their causes, how to recognize the signs, the role the media plays in comparing beauty to thin. A to Z entries include anorexia, bulimia, depression & weight, diet pills, fad diets, food allergies, laxative abuse, media, mortality, nutrition, obesity, peer pressure, purging, self image & more.		 Truth About Eating Disorders JS  
B 123160B 123160 Ugly Princess
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sommer, Carl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

While many people know that real beauty comes from within, it can be a difficult lesson to learn. The comments of others make Princess Isabella feel ugly and sad until a wise old woman helps to change her focus. This story highlights the qualities of compassion, inner beauty, and healthy self-esteem. IL 1-4. AR 3.7. 		Ugly Princess PI  
B 123092B 123092 We're All Wonders
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 370. F+P N. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.		 We're All Wonders KP  
B 109485B 109485 What I Call Life
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wolfson, Jill
Length: 276 Copyright: 2005

Placed in a group foster home, eleven year old Cal Lavender learns how to cope with life from the four other girls who live there and from their storytelling guardian, the Knitting Lady. AR 4.4. RC 5.4. Lexile 700. IL 5-8.		 What I Call Life IJ  
KM 13192KM 13192 What to Do When (11 books)
Grade Lvl: KPIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Set of 11 books to support teaching and social emotional learning. Titles include: Outsmarting Worry: an Older Kid's Guide to Managing Anxiety (IL 3-7); 10 titles from the "What -To-do Guides for Kids series, dealing with overcoming bad habits and phobias; handling envy and jealousy; accepting imperfection; overcoming problems with sleep, anxiety, social anxiety, negativity, OCD, and problems with anger. This series is designed to empower kids to learn to cope with feelings, deal with anger, OCD, sleep problems and other life hurdles through cognitive-behavioral techniques supported by research. Each book includes an introduction for parents and caregivers that discusses the emotion and how the book can help. Paperback format. IL K-7.		 What to Do When (11 books) KPIJ  
B 94161B 94161 What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids
Grade Lvl: T Author: Greenspon, Thomas
Length: 138 Copyright: 2007

Provides guidance on perfectionism, discussing what it is, ways to lightenen responsibilities, dealing with feelings of inadequacy, getting help for students, and other related topics. For middle school students.		 What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectioni T  
B 125966B 125966 Why?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rex, Adam
Length: 60 Copyright: 2019

Would-be supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops into the mall, threatening destruction, only to be confronted by a little girl asking "why" to his every declaration, until finally he is forced to reveal, and understand, the root of his anger and so departs in peace. Self-perception. IL Pres-3. Lexile 480. 		Why? KP  
B 127982B 127982 You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
Grade Lvl: KP Author: O'Hair, Margaret
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

It can be hard to be different, whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book inspired by Sofia Sanchez, a young model and actress with Down syndrome, reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Diverse abilities. Creative nonfiction. Down syndrome. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2. Lexile 440.		 You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion KP  
B 124063B 124063 You're All Kinds of Wonderful
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tillman, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text encourage a child to explore his or her own interests to discover what makes him or her unique and special. Great companion to You're Here for a Reason (B 124062). Story in verse. Ability. Individuality. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 610. 		You're All Kinds of Wonderful KP  
B 121238B 121238 Zest
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Orr, Tamra
Length: 64 Copyright: 2014

Presents different strategies to promote zest, or liveliness, and discusses the positive outcomes that are possible. From the series The 7 Character Strengths of Highly Successful Students IL 5-8.		 Zest IJ