girls

Speaking to girls of all backgrounds, abilities, and races, Jayla, a girl of mixed race, talks to the reader about learning to love themselves through positive self-talk and ignoring the negative voices from television and friends who offer narrow views of beauty. Jayla explains concrete phrases to repeat and action steps to take when self-doubt and negativity threaten one's self-image and confidence.

Details how a little girl swings with several diffrent animals at the same time until the swing is so small she decides to swing alone.

When a young girl wakes up to find that her unicorn is covered in spots, she must do some creative problem solving to get rid of them. However, nothing seems to work and the spots keep spreading. Then she and the unicorn discover the healing power of art. Includes craft ideas and extended learning discussion questions.

A young girl wonders why others have told her not to let a unicorn scribble. When she decides to find out why, she loses two crayons to her pet who eats them. Later she decides to tie the crayons to the unicorn's horn and the creature creates a masterpiece.

Abby's vacation in Paris is almost ruined by her squabbling siblings, Eva and Isabel, until they get separated and Abby is free to explore the city on her own.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the life of Malala Yousafzai.

"Hilda and her mum have settled into their new home in the city of Trolberg. Pining for her magical friends and the wonder-filled wilderness, Hilda is finding it hard to fit in, especially at school. But when Hilda makes a new friend she soon begins to uncover some surprising secrets . . . Perhaps this concrete labyrinth is a place where wonderful and magical things can happen too?"--Provided by publisher.

Searching icy wastelands for Relics, artifacts of the corrupt civilization that existed before The Healing drowned the world, Eva unleashes a great danger when she unearths a Relic that gives voice to the unspeakable.

"This title explores the importance of knowing your options and advocating for your own reproductive health needs. It also offers suggestions on how to talk to others and combat stigma about reproductive health"--Google Books.

Looks at Nujood Ali, a Yemeni girl who was forced into marriage at age nine and successfully sought a divorce, and the issue of child marriage in general.