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Build Student Self-Confidence

Many students worry about how they look or how they are different. Help students build confidence by providing books with themes of diversity and acceptance.
By: National Education Association
Published: January 13, 2021

Books of the month:

Books of the month:

Elementary

My Hair Is a Garden

My Hair is a Garden

My Hair Is a Garden

by Cozbi A. Cabrera

Mack gets teased again about her unruly hair and turns to her neighbor Miss Tillie, who helps her learn to care for her hair—and appreciate herself.
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Middle Grade

Genesis Begins Again

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Genesis Begins Again

by Alicia D. Williams

With the help of her chorus teacher, Genesis learns to love herself and finds her voice to overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family.
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Young Adult

Watch Us Rise

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Watch Us Rise

by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

Best friends Chelsea and Jasmine find and use their voices to confront stereotypes, biases, and societal wrongs in their community.
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