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1) Daring greatly: how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead
Author
Language
English
Description
Based on twelve years of research, thought leader Dr. Brené Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection
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Series
Baby-sitters Club (Graphic novels) volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
When a fight breaks out among the members of the Babysitters Club, timid Mary Anne finds herself becoming more assertive as a baby sitter and in her relationships with her father and friends
Author
Language
English
Description
"How often do you tell yourself to just "let it go" when you want to do anything but? Do you say "it's fine" when, really, it's not at all fine? When people do things that hurt you, do you speak up--or do you worry that saying anything will just make everyone uncomfortable? Do you feel resentful, depleted, or overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to establish some boundaries. Melissa Urban knows firsthand that boundaries--a...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
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Description
When the exceptionally people-pleasing Sam spends a summer as a counselor-in-training, she learns how to say no, to stand up for herself, and what it feels like to have a crush on a great guy
10) Noni says no
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Noni can do many things. But she can't say no. Find what happens that causes Noni to finally stand up for herself
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has a hard time saying no, but doing so can vastly improve our lives and relationships. Enter the art of empowered refusal: the skill of strategically saying no from a place of personal power that gives voice to your principles, values, and priorities while protecting your relationships and reputations. In Power of Saying No, Professor and researcher Vanessa Patrick explains that empowered refusal is a much-needed framework that can be mastered...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Description
As high school graduation nears, Wren Gray is surprised to connect with gentle Charlie Parker, a boy with a troubled past who has loved her for years, while she considers displeasing her parents for the first time and changing the plans for her future
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English
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Description
Using simple words and real-life examples, this book shows kids how to be assertive with other kids--and with adults. Kids will learn to feel better about themselves, stronger and more secure inside, and more in charge of their lives. They'll read about effective ways to deal with intense feelings and to build self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition, they'll learn strategies for building inner security to cope with powerlessness and uncertainty...
15) Be more Vader
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Move from apprentice to master with assertiveness advice from the Star Wars" galaxys most powerful leaders, including Darth Vader, Palpatine, and Supreme Leader Snoke."--Publisher's website
17) The kiddie table
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On Thanksgiving Day, a girl who has just turned eight loudly insists that she be permitted to sit at the dining room table, rather than with the babies
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Felix has a new best friend! With take-charge Fiona, anything seems possible, and before Felix knows it, she sweeps him into singing and dancing with her as pixies in the Guinea Pig Jubilee talent show. But right after Felix's first-prize triumph, trouble waits in the wings. "Twinkletoes!" someone taunts, and Felix crumbles. Can he pull himself together and face down the bullies? With a little help from Fiona, can Felix find a magic key that unlocks...
Author
Series
Virginia volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her
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