{"id":1151,"date":"2026-06-25T17:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/?page_id=1151"},"modified":"2026-07-15T19:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:23:21","slug":"body-image","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/index.php\/body-image\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Image"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEL-Topic-Button-BodyImage800-x-800-px-V4-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1156 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEL-Topic-Button-BodyImage800-x-800-px-V4-copy.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEL-Topic-Button-BodyImage800-x-800-px-V4-copy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEL-Topic-Button-BodyImage800-x-800-px-V4-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEL-Topic-Button-BodyImage800-x-800-px-V4-copy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEL-Topic-Button-BodyImage800-x-800-px-V4-copy-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-839\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian.png 600w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Many young people feel insecure about their bodies, and experience pressure to look a certain way. It&#8217;s hard for young women and men to be happy with how they look when they&#8217;re constantly being shown unrealistic beauty standards on social media. This can badly impact a student\u2019s well-being but it\u2019s a sensitive topic for educators to approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Not every child is a reader, but for those who are, the easy-to-read books below provide a safe way for you and a student to talk about the negative feelings they may be having about how they look, and are treated by others..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Canadian<\/strong> settings and characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Realistic fiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Relatable challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Diverse characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Stories featuring main characters who are experiencing anxiety in some form and learn about managing it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEL-BODY-IMAGE-CATALOGUE.pdf\">Download our <strong>FREE<\/strong> catalogue!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\">Titles featuring characters dealing with body image issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/carnival-curves-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-768x1191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420007.jpg 1645w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/carnival-curves-2\/\"><strong>Carnival Curves<\/strong><br><\/a>By Stacey Robinson<br>$19.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Two body-conscious black teens participate in their first Toronto Caribbean Carnival in their last summer of high school, learning to embrace themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/half-court-trap\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416444.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/half-court-trap\/\"><strong>Half-Court Trap<\/strong><br><\/a>By Kevin heronJones<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">A thirteen-year-old basketball player struggling with body image and rivalry plots revenge on a teammate, but an unexpected friendship leads him to empathy and self-acceptance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/luscious-love\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-715x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-715x1024.jpg 715w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-768x1099.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-1073x1536.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-1431x2048.jpg 1431w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059-1140x1632.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459418059.jpg 1574w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/luscious-love\/\"><strong>Luscious Love<\/strong><br><\/a>By Katerina Bakolias<br>$16.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:&nbsp;<\/strong>Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">A teen grapples with body image, low self-worth, and a toxic boss\u2014until she finds the courage to stand up for herself, recognize her worth, and embrace the love she truly deserves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/walk-this-way\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314-1140x1629.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416314.jpg 1575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/walk-this-way\/\"><strong>Walk This Way<\/strong><br><\/a>By Tony Correia<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">A teen passionate about drag faces criticism from his boyfriend, who\u2014like some in the gay community\u2014rejects flamboyant identities. Ultimately, he learns to embrace his authentic self..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/love-on-planet-a\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-660x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-660x1024.jpg 660w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-768x1191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-990x1536.jpg 990w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-1320x2048.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373-1140x1768.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459420373.jpg 1644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/love-on-planet-a\/\"><strong>Love on Planet A<\/strong><br><\/a>By Christina Minaki<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Relationship Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\">A disabled teen climate activist navigates a protective family and her desire to take action and have more independence, 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https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459506817.jpg 1648w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-summer-between-us\/\">The Summer Between Us<\/a><br>By Andre Fenton<br>$14.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong>&nbsp;Relationship Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">A biracial teen faces pressure to meet others\u2019 expectations as he graduates high school, deals with identity and body image issues, family tensions, and discovers his own path and passion during a pivotal summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-729\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Relationship-Skills-800-x-800-px-V4.png\" alt=\"Relationship Skills\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Relationship-Skills-800-x-800-px-V4.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Relationship-Skills-800-x-800-px-V4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Relationship-Skills-800-x-800-px-V4-150x150.png 150w, 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https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Responsible-Decision-Making-800-x-800-px-V4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Responsible-Decision-Making-800-x-800-px-V4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Titles featuring characters dealing with body image issues Carnival CurvesBy Stacey Robinson$19.95 PaperbackSEL SKILL:&nbsp;Self-Awareness Two body-conscious black teens participate in their first Toronto Caribbean Carnival in their last summer of high school, learning to embrace themselves. 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