Overview

You are valuable! Common scenarios and practical advice will help readers in grades 4-9 embrace their talents and improve self-esteem. This book explores the ways that positive thoughts and a healthy body can make students feel good about themselves, and discusses how excelling in school and volunteering can boost self-confidence. This series is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school readers navigate common social/emotional issues they may face at home and in school, promoting positive relationship building, empathy, appreciation for diversity, bully resistance, informed decision-making, and emotion management. Each book includes short fictional stories that exemplify an issue, followed by a nonfiction analysis of the issue and age-appropriate best practices for handling it.