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5) Eres genial
Author
Publisher
Flamboyant
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Times journalist, two-time Olympian, and bestselling author Matthew Syed demonstrates how grit, resilience, and a positive mindset can help in every aspect of your life?from school to friendships to sports to hobbies. Using examples of role models from Serena Williams to Mozart, You Are Awesome shows how success is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired through practice and a positive attitude. Practical, insightful, and positive,...
7) Complexions
Publisher
Maverick Entertainment Group Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A dark skinned aspiring actress is thwarted in love and work because of her skin color. When caught lightening her pictures online, her supportive father and light skinned best friend struggle to help her on her journey to love herself.
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Affirmations for children foster confidence and a sense of self-worth. "I like being me. I know I matter." Filled with affirmations for children, I'm Me/Yo soy así can inspire confidence in children by acknowledging and respecting their inherent worth as human beings. "I feel loved and important just the way I am." Gentle and encouraging, this English-Spanish bilingual board book helps toddlers understand their value and know that they matter....
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"Every child's body has boundaries. And understanding those boundaries-as well as knowing what to do if they are crossed-is important to every child's safety. In this friendly, gentle book, simple words and colorful illustrations help share this important message with young children and their parents, teachers, and other adults in their lives"--
16) Gridiron gang
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Sean Porter was a football player who turned into a juvenile detention counselor. He wrestles with the seemingly insolvable problem. The vast majority of young men who leave detention fall right back into crime. Looking for a way to give these not-yet-hardened kids a taste of self-esteem and discipline, Porter manages to persuade his superiors to let him teach the kids football - and then take on other high school football teams. Based on a true story....
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...
20) Retazos
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
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Description
"An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--
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