I Will: Determination

by Gorman, Amanda

Book - 2025

Presents illustrations to go along with a poem from American presidential inaugural poet Gorman. Gorman celebrates the strength, inner beauty and power of girls and women everywhere. Presents illustrations to go along with a poem from American presidential inaugural poet Gorman. Gorman celebrates the strength, inner beauty and power of girls and women everywhere. Show less

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The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah

by Yolen, Jane

Book - 2024

In her small Jewish village in 19th-century Russia, only boys are taught to read and write, but Rochel-Leah is determined to overcome any barrier in order to learn. In her small Jewish village in 19th-century Russia, only boys are taught to read and write, but Rochel-Leah is determined to overcome any barrier in order to learn. Show less

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I Have A Superpower

by Curry, Stephen

Book - 2022

Seemingly ordinary 8-year-old kid Hughes, who loves dogs, science and basketball, has a huge secret: he has a superpower. It isn't super strength or speed, though, it is the power of a positive attitude and always seeking to have fun. Seemingly ordinary 8-year-old kid Hughes, who loves dogs, science and basketball, has a huge secret: he has a superpower. It isn't super strength or speed, though, it is the power of a positive attitude and always seeking to have fun. Show less

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Try-again Time

by Verdick, Elizabeth

Board Book - 2021

This book explains to children how mistakes and failures happen, how to manage their feelings when they do and the importance of trying again. This book explains to children how mistakes and failures happen, how to manage their feelings when they do and the importance of trying again. Show less

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Hugo and the Impossible Thing

by Smith, Renée Felice

Book - 2021

All of the animals in the forest know that the Impossible Thing is impossible to get through — a tangled mess of thorns and big boulders — until one day, Hugo the brave little bulldog, comes to the forest. All of the animals in the forest know that the Impossible Thing is impossible to get through — a tangled mess of thorns and big boulders — until one day, Hugo the brave little bulldog, comes to the forest. Show less

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The Dream Keepers

by Hartmann, April

Book - 2021

Two Dream Keepers — one called Happy Thoughts and the other Hard Work — will need to work together to get to the top of Challenge Mountain and succeed. Two Dream Keepers — one called Happy Thoughts and the other Hard Work — will need to work together to get to the top of Challenge Mountain and succeed. Show less

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Snail Crossing

by Tabor, Corey R.

Book - 2020

Snail sees a delicious cabbage and makes his way across the dangerous road to get it, until, that is, he comes across some ants in a rainstorm who need help. Snail loses his way, but the ants come up with a brilliant solution. Snail sees a delicious cabbage and makes his way across the dangerous road to get it, until, that is, he comes across some ants in a rainstorm who need help. Snail loses his way, but the ants come up with a brilliant solution. Show less

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Manjhi Moves A Mountain

by Churnin, Nancy

Book - 2017

Seeing how hard it was for people in Gehlaur to get medicine, water and education from Wazirganj, Dashrath decided to do something drastic-single-handedly...Show more Seeing how hard it was for people in Gehlaur to get medicine, water and education from Wazirganj, Dashrath decided to do something drastic-single-handedly: he took a hammer and a chisel and, over two decades, hacked a path through the mountain to unite the two villages. Show less

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The Girl and the Bicycle

by Pett, Mark

Book - 2014

A wordless picture book in which a girl sees a bicycle she wants to buy, works hard for a kindly neighbor to earn the money for it, then gets a pleasant surprise. A wordless picture book in which a girl sees a bicycle she wants to buy, works hard for a kindly neighbor to earn the money for it, then gets a pleasant surprise. Show less

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Emmanuel's Dream

The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

by Thompson, Laurie Ann

Book - 2015

Emmanuel, a young man born in Ghana with a deformed leg, refused to beg to survive and instead persevered until he was able to get a job and raise money t...Show more Emmanuel, a young man born in Ghana with a deformed leg, refused to beg to survive and instead persevered until he was able to get a job and raise money to achieve his dream: riding a bicycle 400 miles across Ghana to bring attention to the plight of disabled people. Show less

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The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita L

Book - 2020

Born into slavery in 1848 Alabama, Mary Walker was never taught to read or write, and so after her emancipation at 15, working and raising a family, Mary entered a reading class at age 114. Born into slavery in 1848 Alabama, Mary Walker was never taught to read or write, and so after her emancipation at 15, working and raising a family, Mary entered a reading class at age 114. Show less

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by Kamkwamba, William

Book - 2012

In the village of Malawi, William Kamkwamba, 14, spent his time in the library because the school was closed. There, he learned about making electricity b...Show more In the village of Malawi, William Kamkwamba, 14, spent his time in the library because the school was closed. There, he learned about making electricity by harnessing the wind. Using scrap and working long hours, he built a functioning windmill, saving his village. Show less

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Counting on Katherine

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2018

Chronicles the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson, her early life as a gifted student, her unlikely rise and subsequent prominent contributions to NA...Show more Chronicles the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson, her early life as a gifted student, her unlikely rise and subsequent prominent contributions to NASA's development, including her critical calculations that helped save the crew of the infamous Apollo 13 flight, Show less

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Fauja Singh Keeps Going

The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run A Marathon

by Singh, Simran Jeet

Book - 2020

Chronicles the life of Fauja Singh, the first person over 100 years old to complete a marathon. Chronicles the life of Fauja Singh, the first person over 100 years old to complete a marathon. Show less

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Abdul's Story

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2022

Abdul loves to tell stories, but he wishes it wasn't so hard to write them all down. When an author visits, he encourages Abdul to write without stopping ...Show more Abdul loves to tell stories, but he wishes it wasn't so hard to write them all down. When an author visits, he encourages Abdul to write without stopping and then pick out the best parts of his work. This gives Abdul the encouragement he needs to tell his stories. Show less

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BLAKE THE SNAKE BAKES A CAKE

by Young, Amy

Book - 2025

Blake is determined to bake a perfect party cake, no matter how much time it takes. Blake is determined to bake a perfect party cake, no matter how much time it takes. Show less

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To See An Owl

by Cordell, Matthew

Book - 2025

An owl-obsessed girl named Janie dreams of seeing an owl; all her day and nighttime excursions have come up empty. When her fellow birder teacher, Mr. Koji, points her to an area in the forest where he's seen them, her patience finally pays off. An owl-obsessed girl named Janie dreams of seeing an owl; all her day and nighttime excursions have come up empty. When her fellow birder teacher, Mr. Koji, points her to an area in the forest where he's seen them, her patience finally pays off. Show less

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Teaching Children Hard Work and Determination | Kids Village

https://kidsvillage.com/teaching-values-hard-work-and-determination/

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Teaching children hard work and determination takes offering them chances to try new things, encouraging them through challenges, helping them "troub...Show more Teaching children hard work and determination takes offering them chances to try new things, encouraging them through challenges, helping them "troubleshoot" when they hit a speed bump and offering specific and effort-oriented praise instead of only results-oriented praise. Here are some tips for teaching your child. Show less

5 Ways to Practice Perseverance as a Family | PBS KIDS for Parents

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/5-ways-to-practice-perseverance-as-a-family

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Kids may approach how to try their best and not give up differently based on their interests and experiences. Try these five ways to practice perseverance. Kids may approach how to try their best and not give up differently based on their interests and experiences. Try these five ways to practice perseverance. Show less

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