Resource List for Teachers

[Leanne and Rachelle]

Children's Books:

Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem (Revised & Updated Edition) by Gershen Kaufman, Lev Raphael, and Pamela Espeland (Paperback - Oct 1, 1999)

Proud to Be You: The Positive Identity Assets (Adding Asset Series for Kids) by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick (Paperback - Jun 30, 2006)

Happy to Be Me!: A Kid Book about Self-Esteem (Elf-Help Books for Kids) by Christine Adams, Robert J. Butch, and R. W. Alley (Paperback - Sep 2001)

From the Inside Out: A Self-Esteem Book for Kids by Linda L. Lee and Jesse Lee (Paperback - Jul 14, 2006)

I Want Your Moo!: A Story for Children About Self-Esteem by Marcella Bakur Weiner, Jill Neimark, Jairo Barragan, and Naide (Paperback - Dec 1994)

Don't Feed the Monster on Tuesdays!: The Children's Self-Esteem Book by Adolph Moser (Library Binding - Oct 1991)

That's Bingzy!: Busy Building Self-Esteem by Arlene L. Richards (Hardcover - Jan 15, 2008)

Affirmation Weaver: A Believe in Yourself Story, Designed to Help Children Boost Self-esteem While Decreasing Stress and Anxiety. (Indigo Ocean Dreams) by Lori Lite and Max Stasuyk (Hardcover - Feb 15, 2008)

The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem (Loomans, Diane) by Diane Loomans (Hardcover - Jan 1, 1993)

YolandaBaby: A Pooch Finds Her Purpose by Jo Ann Bennett-boltinghouse (Hardcover - Oct 1, 2006)

The Little Book of Self Esteem (Little Book Of... (Hodder Children's Books)) by Anita Naik (Paperback - May 1, 2008)

How Anansi Learned Self-Esteem: 10 Original Stories for Building Self-Confidence and Self-Respect by James Culver Jr. (Paperback - Jul 6, 2006)

Gloria the Cow by Paul Maar, Tina Schulte, and Alexis L. Spry (Hardcover - Aug 24, 2006)

Teen Books:

Teen Esteem: A Self-Direction Manual for Young Adults by Pat Palmer and Melissa Alberti Froehner (Paperback - Jun 2008)

That Very Special Person - Me!: Self-Esteem for Teens by Margaret Houk (Paperback - April 1990)

Empowering Teens to Build Self-Esteem by Suzanne E. Harrill (Paperback - Jun 15, 1996)

Why It's Great to Be a Girl: 50 Awesome Reasons Why We Rule! by Jacqueline Shannon (Paperback - Mar 13, 2007)

Bad Girls Club by Judy Gregerson (Hardcover - Jul 24, 2007)

Building Self-Esteem: A Workbook for Teens by Jerome Trahey (Paperback - April 1992)

Bodypride : An Action Plan For Teens Seeking Self-Esteem and Building Better Bodies (Lean for Life) by Cynthia Stamper Graff, Janet Eastman, and Mark C. Smith (Paperback - May 30, 1997)

Stand Tall: Learning to Really Love Yourself (Tough Issues for Teens, Book One-Self Esteem) by Bill Sanders (Paperback - Sep 1992)

Indigo Teen Dreams: Guided Relaxation Techniques Designed to Decrease Stress, Anger and Anxiety while Increasing Self-esteem and Self-awareness (Indigo Dreams) by Lori Lite (Audio CD - Nov 29, 2005)

I Am a Star: Build Sound Self-Esteem in Children, Adults, Teens by Suzanne E. Harrill (Unknown Binding - Dec 31, 1999)

My Feet Aren't Ugly!: A Girl's Guide to Loving Herself from the Inside Out by Debra Beck and Maggie Anthony (Paperback - April 2, 2007)

Climb On! Dynamic Strategies for Teen Success by John Beede (Paperback - Aug 5, 2005)

The Girls' Book of Success: Winning Wisdom, Stars' Secrets, Tales of Triumph, and More by Catherine Dee and Ali Douglass (Paperback - Sep 13, 2003)

What Teens Need to Succeed: Proven, Practical Ways to Shape Your Own Future by Peter L. Benson, Pamela Espeland, and Judy Galbraith (Paperback - Jan 1998)

The Girls' Guide to Life: How to Take Charge of the Issues That Affect You by Catherine Dee (Paperback - April 1997)

Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough : The 10 Things That Stress Teen Girls Out and How to Cope with Them by Jill Zimmerman Rutledge (Paperback - Aug 18, 2003)

[Leanne and Rachelle]

Feel free to check out these great resources. They might help you to develop lesson plans to approach tough issues in the classroom.

[Kali]

Hey Guys! Great Idea :) It will be awesome for planning possible units for teaching!