Books to help you with self-esteem
Find books to help children and young adults cope with self-esteem.
Ella on the outside, by Cath Howe
Ella is the new girl at school. She doesn't know anyone and she doesn't have any friends. And she has a terrible secret. Ella can't believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend - but what does Lydia really want? And what does it all have to do with Molly, the quiet, shy girl who won't talk to anyone?
Self-esteem and mental health, by Anna Claybourne
Growing up isn't always easy - your brain is changing and there's many things to cope with from new emotions to stress. This book explores what is self-esteem and mental health and why it's important and looks at topics such as mental illness, phobias, eating disorders and self-harm. It looks at techniques to deal with issues including stress reduction, mindfulness and assertiveness.
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House of windows, by Alexia Casale
Nick hates it when people call him a genius. Sure, he's going to Cambridge University aged 15, but he says that's just because he works hard. And, secretly, he only works hard to get some kind of attention from his workaholic father. Not that his strategy is working. When he arrives at Cambridge, he finds the work hard and socialising even harder. Until, that is, he starts to cox for the college rowing crew and all hell breaks loose.
Face, by Benjamin Zephaniah
In his debut novel, poet Benjamin Zephaniah tackles the moving story of a young man, Martin, whose life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a joyriding accident.
Self-esteem and being you, by Anita Naik
Are you scared to take risks in case you make a fool of yourself? Do you need other people's approval? If someone likes you, do you think there must be something wrong with them? Do you hate your body? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this guide will help you to turn your opinions around.
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Banish your self-esteem thief, by Kate Collins-Donnelly
Build confidence and self-esteem with this fun and effective workbook for young people. Packed with activities and real-life stories, this imaginative workbook will show you what self-esteem is, how it develops, the impact it can have and how all this applies to your own self-esteem.
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The perks of being a wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky
Charlie is a shy and introspective boy, a wallflower always standing on the edge of the action. We learn about him through the letters he writes to someone of an undisclosed name, age, and gender.