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601) Say more about that: and other ways to speak up, push back, and advocate for yourself and others
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"The art of pushing back and speaking up is a logical follow-up to Amber Cabral's first book, Allies and Advocates. It offers even more tactical steps to help people address inequitable treatment and gives them the tools to call it out when they see it. Instead of passive-aggressive language, shrinking, or ghosting, this book will give the reader a communications toolkit for self-advocacy and advocating for others. The Art of Pushback will equip the...
602) Bloom
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From the author of Curls and Glow comes a joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden. --Amazon.com
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"Words matter. They wound, they inflate, they define, they demean. They have nuance and power. "Effortless," "Sassy," "Ambitious," "Aggressive": What subtle digs and sneaky implications are conveyed when women are described with words like these? Words are made into weapons, warnings, praise, and blame, bearing an outsized influence on women's lives--to say nothing of our moods.No one knows this better than Lizzie Skurnick, writer of the New York...
607) A perfect 14
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A PERFECT 14 explores the worldwide of plus size models fighting to reshape the fashion industry and the beauty standards of society, holding fashion industry leaders accountable for their responsibility in size-based segregation.
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Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can't see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people's deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with her magical cooking which helps the townspeople overcome their ailments of the body, as well as of the heart. But one day, she meets someone who awakens a boundless affection in her and who will introduce her senses to a completely unknown world. This is a beautifully...
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"The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids offers fun, age-appropriate activities to help your child explore their identity and discover unique ways to navigate gender expression at home, in school, and with friends. Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination,...
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Little Olive felt ordinary, always picked last for teams at recess and never a valentine placed on her desk. Until one day at a dance with her daddy she is picked from the crowd by the dancing gorilla. It is at that moment that she realizes -no little girl is plain.
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Ten year-old Marco loved his new shoes when he saw them in the store, but on the first day of school he discovered that everybody was wearing different shoes. He wanted those shoes. His mom said he should earn some money and save up for them himself. He and his best friend Amelia take a quest through the world of money, a quest that teaches them some unexpected lessons about money and self-worth.
614) Fiona flamingo
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"We all have times where we feel uncomfortable about who we are ... Follow Fiona through her color-changing, feather-filled day as she learns to accept not only being a different color from the rest of her flamingo flock, but also that it's okay to be scared, angry, and sad at times. Our first book recommended by teachers and doctors to help children understand and manage their feelings." -- Amazon.
618) Ellison the elephant
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Little Ellison just wants to sound like everyone else. With encouragement from Mom and provocation from his imaginary friend, Weasel, Ellison finds his own voice--a jazzy sound that charms and entertains all within earshot. Includes read-along CD.
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"Did you know that God's light can shine through every facet of your identity? Radiant is an invitation for teen girls and young women to enjoy a candid conversation on identity with bestselling author Priscilla Shirer. You'll hear reflections on life lessons she's gathered from her teen years until now. She'll show you how the light of God's Word shaped her identity, and she'll teach you how it can change and shape your life as well. The culture...