Books like Mirrors and Maps: A Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen (invert)
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Kinks and Curls: A Tale of Self-Love
Abbey Campbell Cook, Nardia Campbell Spence, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-acceptance.
Encourages positive self-image and confidence.
Engaging storyline with vibrant illustrations.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child discussions about individuality.
Kinks and Curls: A Tale of Self-Love
Abbey Campbell Cook, Nardia Campbell Spence, 2023
Award winning
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores identity through creative use of pronouns.
Encourages respect and understanding of diverse identities.
Supports language development and personal expression.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Diane Alber, Rose Rossner, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches kids to manage anger through captivating storytelling.
Characters demonstrate effective emotional regulation strategies.
Supports child development in self-awareness and empathy.
Ideal for engaging parent-child discussions on emotions.
A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Diane Alber, Rose Rossner, 2024
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Dream Big and Be Yourself: A Collection of Inspiring Stories for Boys about Self-Esteem, Confidence, Courage, and Friendship
Nadia Ross, Special Art Stories, 2022
108 pages
Why to read
Boosts self-esteem through relatable, motivating tales.
Encourages courage and confidence in young boys.
Highlights importance of friendship and support.
Inspires readers to dream big and be themselves.
Dream Big and Be Yourself: A Collection of Inspiring Stories for Boys about Self-Esteem, Confidence, Courage, and Friendship
Nadia Ross, Special Art Stories, 2022
Award winning
Choices are my Superpower: A Kid's Book About Making Choices and Understanding Consequences
Alicia Ortego, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids to make choices confidently.
Teaches consequences in engaging, accessible ways.
Supports developmental understanding of cause and effect.
Encourages thoughtful decision-making through storytelling.
