'Maybe He Just Likes You'
By Barbara Dee
Mila learns to stand up for herself and against boys
who get away with bullying as “flirting” in this
middle grade novel with a karate kick.

'One Kid’s Trash'
By Jamie Sumner
Hugo’s penchant for decoding trash helps him fit in
at his new school, despite being small for his age,
but being cool isn’t everything he dreamed of.

'Starfish' By Lisa Fipps
Ellie is tired of being bullied about her weight
by everyone — including her own family — and
decides to work to become her most authentic
self with the help of her dad, her therapist and
a new friend.

'Planet Omar: Accidental
Trouble Magnet'
By Zanib Mian
Omar uses his imagination and goofy humor to
overcome challenges, like a new school and a bully
who teases him for being Muslim.

'Farah Rocks Fifth Grade'
By Susan Muaddi Darraj
Farah is working hard to get into a magnet program
but worries she won’t be there to protect her
younger brother, who is being bullied by a classmate
for being Muslim. Can she achieve her goals and
keep her brother safe at the same time?
YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
'Patina' By Jason Reynolds
Patty is like lightning on the track. But can she
outrun all her problems, like the kids who taunt her
about her home situation, or will she have to face
them head on with the help of her friends?
'Just Jaimie'
By Terri Libenson
It’s the last day of seventh grade, and Jaimie can
tell her friends are making fun of her. But surely
her best friend Maya won’t stand for it? Meanwhile,
Maya has to decide if getting in with the popular
kids is worth hurting her best friend.

'Be Prepared'
By Vera Brosgol
Vera is sure going to camp is her way to finally fit in
with the other girls, but soon she has to deal with
drama, mean older kids and outhouses straight out
of her nightmares! T
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