Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity
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Ableism: Deal with it and appreciate everyone's abilities
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
This reader-directed exploration of ableism is both informative and empowering. Self-assessment quizzes, real life scenarios, myths, and Q&As all contribute to understanding ableism and… Read More →
Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel
Lately, life feels like a lot for Marcella. Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. Marcella keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she's doing it. Plus, her bestie has… Read More →
All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism
This helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders follows a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates. "It teaches us to embrace not… Read More →
All the Things We Never Said
Sixteen-year-old Mehreen is overwhelmed by her anxiety and depression, and she doesn't believe anyone in her life will understand if she tries to talk about it. She's been thinking about… Read More →
A Long Way from Home
Twelve-year-old Abby has a lot to worry about: Climate change. The news. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. And now moving to Florida for her mom's new job at an aerospace company. The Space… Read More →
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
A Gentle Story to Help Children Talk About Difficult Feelings After a Traumatic or Confusing Event Some experiences are hard to talk about, especially for children. A Terrible Thing Happened… Read More →
Athletes Who Made a Difference — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Athletes Who Made a Difference
This graphic nonfiction series presents true sports stories of grit, leadership, and resistance. Dynamic visuals highlight impactful events on and off the field, as legendary athletes inspire Read More →
Attention, Girls!: A Guide to Learn All about Your AD/HD
Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-Fiction Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold) An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner… Read More →
Attention Hijacked: Using Mindfulness to Reclaim Your Brain from Tech
Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected… Read More →
Autism
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
You probably know someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because it is relatively common. In the United States, one in 68 children has been identified with ASD, more commonly known as… Read More →
Autism, The Invisible Cord: A Sibling's Diary
Silver Medal, Mom's Choice Awards for Young Adult Body, Mind and Spirit Sure, everyone at school knows about Ezra. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. But I don't talk… Read More →
Beyond Distraction: Understanding ADHD
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the second most impactful condition on young people’s health in the United States. But ADHD is a complex disorder and is often misunderstood Read More →
Bipolar Disorder
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
About 45 million people around the world have bipolar disorder. In the United States alone, around seven million adults live with the disorder. That's about 2.8 percent of the population.… Read More →
Body Image: Deal with it because all bodies are great bodies
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Too fat, too thin. Muffin top, flat bum, thunder thighs, spaghetti arms. From an early age, kids learn they are judged for how they look. Both boys and girls are bombarded with messages of… Read More →
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Differences
An endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn’t define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural… Read More →
Camping Chaos
From the Series The Secret Games of Maximus Todd
Max and his friends are on a camping trip at Camp Friendly Pines when he's stung by a wasp. Max gets a case of the Super Fidgets and devises a counting game to distract himself. If he loses,… Read More →
Danny and the Blue Cloud: Coping with Childhood Depression
Danny the bear was born under a blue cloud that makes him feel unhappy and lose interest in playing with his friends. Danny was born under a blue cloud. He didn't know why, but sometimes the… Read More →
Dealing with Disorders and Disease — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
This detailed and insightful series will provide readers with a thorough understanding of diseases and disorders that affect many young people, and it is also an invaluable source of… Read More →
Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
Podrás analizar temas difíciles que afectan a nuestra sociedad, desde la violencia con armas hasta la inmigración. Aprenderás cómo surgieron los problemas y escucharás a las personas menos… Read More →
Deportistas que marcaron una diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Deportistas que marcaron una diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference)
Esta serie gráfica de libros de no ficción presenta historias deportivas reales llenas de valor, liderazgo y resistencia. Acompaña a estos deportistas legendarios desde su infancia hasta sus… Read More →
Depression
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
About 280 million people around the world have depression. In the United States alone, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) believes that 21 million American adults had at least… Read More →
Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive
“Readers looking for help for themselves or a friend will find that this slim volume is chock-full of easy-to-implement ideas for those living with depression.”—School Library Journal Teens… Read More →
Disconnected: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
“The common perception of Alzheimer’s from people who haven’t experienced it is that it’s more like a ‘quirk’ which all elderly people experience at some point. But Alzheimer’s is so much… Read More →
Distant Stars: Book 3
From the Series Life on Earth
In the final volume of the Life on Earth trilogy, Eisner-nominated cartoonist MariNaomi concludes her tale of growing up, falling in and out of love, and possible alien interventions. After… Read More →