Believe in yourself
Feel good about who you are! These are books that celebrate being yourself.
Picture Book
Nate loves dancing. More than anything, he wants to learn ballet. His brother Ben tells him boys don’t dance and can’t be ballerinas. Could it be true?
Picture Book
Endearing characters tell this touching feel-good story. Chrysanthemum loves her name but is crushed when her classmates make fun of her. Luckily, Mrs. Twinkle is there to help.
Picture Book
Disney-Hyperion, 2009. Picture Book. Ages 5-9.
"Naked mole rats don't wear clothes." That's what everybody says, but Wilbur won't listen. Can "Grand pah" talk some sense into him? A playful look at being true to oneself.
Emerging Readers
early Chapter Book
A new student has arrived and he is nothing like the other kids. Woodrow thinks he may finally have a friend. Enjoy reading between the lines in this humorous story.
early Chapter Book
Clementine is dreading the talent show. She has no talent! As the shows gets closer,Clementine gets ready and finds out there may be something she is good at after all.
Picture Book
Standing out like a sore thumb, Wesley is eager for summer vacation. He has big plans! As Wesley's world grows so does everyone's curiosity. Just what is he up to?
Independent readers
nonfiction in verse
An African American coming of age in the 1960's, Woodson struggled to find her place in two very different worlds. Sharing her experiences Woodson tells how she found her voice.
fiction in verse
Carlos is a boy living in a remote mountain village in Guatemala. When soldiers attack killing everyone in the village including his mother he must go on, but how?
Graphic Novel
El Deafo. By Cece Bell. Harry N. Abrams,2014. Autobiographical graphic novel. Ages 10 and up.
As a preschooler CeCe loses her hearing. Searching for acceptance, she invents "El Deafo". Finally, she is not alone. A touching look at what it’s like to grow up different.