Self-Esteem, Confidence

Fill your library shelves with stories that are sure to make a lasting impact on young readers. Use these titles to show students how they can become more flexible thinkers, better communicators, and have a resilient, can-do attitude. Every title has...

This curated collection is designed specifically for that challenging, but exciting, period when students take the big step from elementary to middle school. Whichever side they are on – late elementary or early middle – these books feature...

These colorful storybooks are designed to help children ages 5 though 9 build internal skills so they feel more confident in trying new things, advocating for themselves, and changing negative thoughts into positive ones.  Engage young readers with...

This special collection of FIVE books offers students the support, encouragement, and skills they need to overcome obstacles, face their fears, and believe in themselves.  The set includes: Middle School Misfits: The Stained Glass Tree, a story...

Rhymes, lyrics, mnemonic devices and graphic illustrations made this series a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold winner! Each story is written in an attention-grabbing, comic-book style that tackles an issue that touches every child—bullying, negative...

The Communicate with Confidence book series includes 4 titles that show kids the right way to communicate with others.  These storybooks teach young readers everything from knowing how to be responsible, respectful users of social networking sites...

This fun book series by author and school counselor Ashley Bartley is written for children in grades PreK-5 and teach children self-care, self-control, and self-determination. Each book gives kids strategies to help them grow. Join Diamond, Opal &...

The Socially Skilled Kids book series includes 4 titles that help young children, ages 4 to 10, overcome social anxiety, get a good night's sleep, gain confidence and skills to handle playground problems, and to love and celebrate their own unique...

Jeff is a popular athlete who hangs with the cool kids. Reed is a brainy overachiever who is a social outcast. The Adventures of Jeff & Reed is a four-story anthology that explores the many anxieties, insecurities, and thrills tweens experience as...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Award and Counselor's Choice Award! The middle years can be tough, especially when you feel like you don't quite fit in.  Meet Eva... an artist with a unique style! She loves exploring new art forms, and she really enjoys...

How far will Herman Jiggle go to try and fit in? Herman really wants to be like everyone else. But from his head to his heels, he thinks he stands out for all the wrong reasons. His hair is wild and spikey, like a porcupine. His shoes are clunky, not...

2026 Children's Book International Award Finalist What does June Bug do when she’s scared? When worry makes her heart race and tummy hurt? When the thoughts in her head say she’s not good enough? When she feels sad and alone? She listens to...

A mood-boosting picture book that combines creative storytelling with writing prompts to help young readers reframe their thoughts and rewrite their negative self-talk! Whenever something goes wrong for Vanessa, her mind goes immediately to the worst...

Norbert is a "naumuh" (“human” spelled backwards), and he and his classmates, Nelda, Buster, Tommy, and Stewey, enjoy eating everything with jelly beans on it! One day, Norbert's teacher challenges his class to try something new: a bite of...

Amelia has never been one to be timid. She's confident enough to stand up for others and let people know what she thinks. So why is she having a hard time advocating for herself? When a new seating arrangement lands Amelia next to Billy, who spends all...

Part of the Mom's Choice Award-Winning Best Me I Can Be Series!! Do you know a young person who tends to argue or give excuses when you are trying to correct behavior? Or a student who misinterprets praise and compliments? Teach them the social skills...