Social Emotional Learning

"I wish I was taller." "I can't wait to be old enough to . . ." "If only I could dance like her." We've all had feelings like these. But in time it becomes clear our unique talents and… Read More →

Adrian Carter is a young mixed-race teen struggling with poor self-image, but he's tired of being bullied for his weight. Adrian decides to shed the pounds, no matter what it takes. When he… Read More →

Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this… Read More →

Zaj dab neeg sov siab thiab hmov tshua uas muaj tseeb hais txog ib tug ntxhais hluas uas pom qhov kev zoo nkauj los ntawm qhov uas nws ib txwm xav tias yuav ntsia. Muab los ntawm tus neeg sau Read More →

First-grader Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently. Includes Read More →

Jada's working on her science project. She's finding out whether plants grow best in water, milk, juice, or soda. There's just one problem—she keeps getting interrupted! From her cousin… Read More →

Soothing and empowering, You Are Your Strong reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and highlights the benefit of developing inner strength and confidence in oneself. With diverse… Read More →

This is Bert’s big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You Can Do It, Bert! is a joyful picture book with a light as a feather story… Read More →

Can a smile say just as much as words? Absolutely—and it might be someone’s favorite way to say hello. You Can Say Hi with Only a Smile is a warm and inclusive picture book that celebrates… Read More →

This is a hopeful, helpful story for kids who need reassurance that they can be nice to others and be true to themselves. Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says “no.” One… Read More →

Teen sex. STIs. Sexting. Rape. Sexual harassment. #MeToo and #YesAllWomen. Today's teens launch into their sexual lives facing challenging issues but with little if any formalized learning… Read More →

This gentle and affirming story encourages readers to remember a loved one in small and meaningful ways through their own life experiences. Our loved ones are always with us, and we can… Read More →

A Tender Story About Grief, Healing, and Honoring Special Memories This lyrical picture book offers a comforting way to talk about loss with children, encouraging them to find peace,… Read More →

Being confident means feeling good about yourself. With help from Ji-Young and her friends on Sesame Street, you can learn to believe in yourself too! When do you feel confident? About the… Read More →

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books! Lola and Lupe take turns going first… Read More →

Young readers join their friends from Sesame Street in discovering the importance of eating healthy foods. Learn fun ways to fill your plate and keep your mind and body strong, so you can… Read More →

Expert author Michael Tompkins offers tips and tricks to help stall anger and leave it by the side of the road. High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger… Read More →

In 1970, twelve-year-old Zeyna has grown up in London but has never quite felt like she fits in. Her monotonous life is suddenly interrupted when Zeyna's parents decide to visit their native Read More →