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Billy Plimpton wants to be a famous comedian when he grows up but his stutter is getting in the way, and right now he is so worried about being made fun of by the kids in his new school that he plans on not talking at all; but the plan backfires because his persistent silence only draws attention of the school bully--and Billy realizes that he needs another plan, one that does not depend on him speaking without a stutter.
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"Fariha Róisín's debut collection of poetry fearlessly illuminates her experiences as a young, queer, Muslim femme navigating the vibrant, intimate joys and paralyzing obstacles of her intersectionality. She writes fearlessly about the pain and strength required to reach the ever-elusive idea of self-acceptance." --
83) Growing wings
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When wings start to appear on her back, eleven-year-old Linnet begins to understand some of her mother's strange behavior, but it isn't until she finds herself at a remote house in Montana with others who also have--or had--wings that she can really come to terms with her situation.
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Mean stares. Hurtful whispers. The cold shoulder. Being a girl is harder than it looks. In a world where gossip, drama, and rumors seem to be never ending, it's not easy to navigate the halls of middle school or high school without earning a few battle scars.
But what if you could change all that? With practical advice for how to fearlessly stand your ground, hold your own, and dictate your own happiness, Girl World will help you move beyond
...87) Big
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Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
90) Jerome by heart
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"A young boy expresses his love for his friend Jerome"--
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"This book focuses on the author's three pillars for well-being for teenage girls: living a positive and empowered lifestyle, practicing mindful movement, and enjoying delicious, nutritious treats. Includes insights from wellness experts, suggestions for mindful movements, and 60 grain- and gluten-free, low-sugar recipes to fit particular moods"--
92) Unretouchable
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"Olive is spending the summer before college helping a fashion-industry imaging specialist--and pondering the impact of this work behind the scenes."--
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"Featuring poems, prose, and truisms, [this work] shines a light on the parts of ourselves we thought were lost in the dark and implores us to trust ourselves and take up the space we deserve. With her trademark honesty ... poet Trista Mateer explores the intricacies of love, loss, trauma, heartbreak, and loneliness"--
95) Just because
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From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
96) Not a unicorn
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Jewel, an eighth-grade girl with a literal unicorn horn growing out of her head, just wants to get out of her hometown, never having fit in and experiencing mounting troubles--her mother has issues, her former BFF is not a popular girl, she isn't sure what she thinks about boys, and, of course, there is the real, physical unicorn horn growing out of her head. When she is selected to represent her class at the regional French language competition,...
97) Four friends
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Gerri can't decide what's more devastating: learning her rock-solid marriage has big cracks, or the anger she feels as she tries to repair them. Always the anchor for friends and her three angst-ridden teenagers, it's time to look carefully at herself. The journey is more than revealing -- it's transforming... Andy doesn't have a great track record with men, and she's come to believe that a lasting love is out of reach. When she finds herself attracted...
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"How do you break the cycle of negative thinking? This book offers much-needed relief to "chronic overthinkers" using a powerful combination of mindfulness, acceptance, and awareness. With this unique guide, readers will discover the key to breaking free from the negative thinking that keeps them stressed out, anxious, worried, and generally unhappy. Using the powerful, evidence-based tools in this book, readers will find a way out of their own head...
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One afternoon, actor Zachary Levi couldn't bring himself to open his front door. Where are you going, Zac? Where are you taking us? What are we doing here? But he wasn't worried about what other people might do to him, he was worried about what he might do to himself. And that realization terrified him. Here, Zac shares his story of grappling with a lifetime of sometimes crippling anxiety and depression, including a one-month stint in a trauma therapy...
100) Physical challenges
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Examines the story of Jenny, a girl with cerebral palsy who must use a wheelchair, but who finds ways to stay active and face her physical challenges.