Books for Ages 9-12

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

I'm Here

Advice for teens wanting to help friends and peers with their mental health.

Be Yourself, Like Yourself

Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

Dominique's Thrifted Treasures

Celebrate thrifted treasures and the power of community and family.

You Made Fun of My Sandwich

When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy.

Mental Health Kindergarten, First/Second Grade Expanded 22-Book Collection

The 22 nonfiction and story-based picture books in this early elementary school collection help educators and school social workers meet children where they are at and support their often complex emotions and mental health needs.

Mental Health Educator Resources, Elementary 10-Book Set

Reduce challenging behaviors and improve elementary student outcomes by increasing your skills to support students' mental health and social emotional learning.

Our Emotions and Behavior Complete Series 12-Book Set

Help kids understand and manage their emotions with this fun illustrated series.

Jayden's Secret Ingredient

Jayden discovers the secret ingredient to trying something new.

Laney Dances in the Rain

The vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain-no matter what anyone thinks.

You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book)

Kids learn about the super awesome powers of their phones-and how to use them safely.

How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!)

Communication skills for kids that help them build stronger relationships with adults.

Jayden's Impossible Garden

Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden.

Coloring Book and Reflections for Social Emotional Learning

Reflect and relax with 36 SEL-focused mindful coloring activities for kids.

How to Take the ACHE Out of Mistakes

A fun and funny way for kids to learn about mistakes and how to recover from them.

Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney

Revised classic provides a humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends-updated to include online clique-tivity.

Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves

Revised classic provides a humorous take on a nerve-wracking topic-STRESS!-updated to include modern stressors such as technology and social media.

Get Organized Without Losing It

Popular how-to guide offers practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff.

How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up

Revised classic provides a humor-filled take on a sickening subject-homework-updated to address modern issues such as technology

Bullying Is a Pain in the Brain

Updated full-color edition of a Free Spirit classic helps kids get and stay Bully-Proof""

How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger

Help kids learn to tame tempers and get the GRRRR out!

The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends

Every kid's must-have primer for being a good friend.

Stand Up to Bullying!

Empowering every kid to stand up against bullying

The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids

The classic and essential guide to growing up gifted