“BEINGYOU” RECOMMENDEDREADS
Ruth Forman BLOOM
Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.
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Philip Giordano THE PENGUIN WHO WAS COLD
When a whale appears and offers to take him on a trip, Milo readily accepts. In the faraway South Seas, Milo is amazed by the colors, the warmth of the water and the air, and most of all the friendly welcome he receives from the tropical animals who accept him for who he is.
VLAD, THE FABULOUS VAMPIRE P DRAG, F
Flavia Drago
Vlad is a vampire with the misfortune of having rosy cheeks that--gasp!--make him look abysmally alive. But being the fabulous vampire that he is, he hides his rosy complexion behind elaborate vampire outfits in traditional black. That is, until he finds out that his best friend has a pink secret of her own.
I WANT TO BE BIG! P GOLD, T
Tiffany Golden
Jaiceon's wish to be bigger starts out as a grand adventure of fantastical grown-up fun, but as he grows, the situation grows out of control along with him, and he starts to wonder if being small was not so bad after all.
Vashti Harrison BIG
This book traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.
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I ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, LOVE MY SPOTS
Lid‘ya C. RIvera
This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different.
EVERYBODY HAS A BODY P JACK, M
Molli Jackson Ehlert
Everybody has a body. Whether you're short, tall, fat, thin, hairy, bald, whether you use a wheelchair or have a limb difference, we all rely on our bodies to take us through the world.
Kaija
Inspired by watching a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, a young black boy longs to dance and enrolls in ballet school.
REPEAT AFTER ME: BIG THINGS TO SAY EVERYDAY P SIMO, J
Jazmyn Simon
In this gorgeously illustrated book of affirmations, young readers are told how cherished, deserving, and gifted they are.
THE ME I CHOOSE TO BE
Natasha Tarpley
An uplifting story about selfconfidence and a child's limitless potential.
B IS FOR BELLIES POR DYBA, R
Rennie
Dyball
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I AM ME: A BOOK OF
AUTHENTICITY
Susan Verde
For anyone who's ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful-and that each of us matters, just as we are.
This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dance floor or engaging in peaceful rest.
THOM, K
SALAT IN SECRET POR
Jamilah ThompkinsBigelow
CAKE MIX: LEARNING TO LOVE ALL YOUR INGREDIENTS POR HERN, M
Mikki Hernandez
A young biracial girl named Remy, encounters that intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance.
Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school.
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BLACK BOY, BLACK BOY, CELEBRATING THE POWER OF YOU
Ali Kamanda
Inspire Black boys to imagine all the great things they can do while celebrating remarkable moments from Black history.