self-confidence

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Pillow talk

When college freshman Grace Mendes reluctantly attends her first pillow fight match, she falls in love with the surprisingly gritty sport. Despite her usually shy, introverted, and reserved nature, Grace decides to try out for the Pillow Fight Federation (PFF), a locally famous league of fighters with larger-than-life personas like Pain Eyre, Miss Fortune, and champion Kat Atonic. They may battle with pillows, but there is nothing soft about these fighters. The first and only rule to pillow fighting is that the pillow needs to be the first point of contact; after that, everything else goes. Grace struggles with deep-seated body image issues, so she is especially shocked when she makes the competitive league and is welcomed into the fold of close knit, confident fighters. As her first official fight performing as newly crafted alter-ego/ring persona Cinderhella looms on the horizon, the real battle taking place is between Grace and her growing insecurities. What if people laugh or make fun of her? Why did she think she could pillow fight in the first place when she doesn't look like your "typical" athlete? Turns out, no one is laughing when Cinderhella dominates her first match in the ring. And as her alter-ego rises through the ranks of the PFF, gaining traction and online fame (and online trolls), can Grace use the spotlight to become an icon for not just others, but most importantly, for herself?.

My daddy is a cowboy

2024
While a young Panamanian American girl and her father share 'just-us' time on an early morning horseback ride around their town, he tells her cowboy stories and she realizes she is a cowboy too.

Imani the superhero

2024
"Imani discovers how to be brave as she looks for the perfect superhero costume for the Fall Festival"--Provided by publisher.

Imani finds the right notes

2024
"Imani is suffering from pre-recital nerves, but with the help of her magic hair she [regains] her confidence and [plays] the piano perfectly"--Provided by publisher.

Lo Simpson starts a revolution

2024
"In this middle-grade novel, Lo's best friend, Jazz, is leaving her behind for the popular crowd, makeup and boys. But when Lo finds new friends who share her love of comics and Doctor Who, she also discovers her voice--and the confidence to speak up for what's right"--Provided by publisher.

Mr. Fiorello's head

2023
Mr. Fiorello loves his prized hair, but when all but three hairs fall away, he learns to adapt and appreciate what he has--and let go of what he cannot control.

The owl who dared

2023
"A little owl is scared of flying, because every time he opens his wings, he tumbles to the ground. Mommy explains to him that it will take a few failures before he succeeds, and soon, the little owl feels brave enough to keep trying. An uplifting celebration of courage and learning how to handle life's challenges."--Provided by publisher.

A tiny difference

2024
"Feeling tangled, twisted, or just in a funk? This . . . picture book highlights the tiny things even the youngest readers can try as they see what big differences await them on the other side. It highlights the beauty of slowing down when you're not at full capacity and instead focuses on the movements of your body, getting out those crunchy bits, and seeing what extraordinary capabilities we have within us"--Provided by publisher.

I love my body because

2022
"A picture book about different bodies around the world and why we each love our bodies"--Provided by publisher.

The Owlympic games

2024
Eva Wingdale is excited about competing in the Owlympic Games at school, but also nervous because in last year's contest she did not do well--so her brother offers to coach her.

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