Teen Social Issues

An unexpected friendship changes everything. Anita Baum has never been one to make friends. She navigates her high school halls like a mine field; because for her they might as well be. Any misstep means that she risks being teased and humiliated. However, when new student Tina takes an instant liking to Anita, things start to change. Outrageously bold and determined, Tina is the exact opposite of Anita. The duo quickly becomes friends and their unlikely friendship places Anita in the limelight. As the duo maneuver through the toxic culture of Greenwich, they are forced to face the trials ...

Sometimes the silent whispers in our heads get so loud we start to believe the noise is real. I have been there, and the whispers almost convinced me that I should not be alive. In that darkness, I took to writing poetry and little positive notes to find light and hope. I had to convince my mind that it gets better. Nothing remains forever, not even the bad days and the sad moments. In this book, I try to make sense of my emotions and navigate the darkness through words. If you find yourself today in the same dark spot, may these poems and little notes give you a reason each day to live, ...

An urgent, emotional thriller: "Dramatic...explores the power of grief...that through loss there can be hope for the future" (Library Journal). Everyone at Ridgemont Academy knows what to expect from Emma Caroline Blake. Perfect grades. Perfect record. Perfect life. Then she stands up in class...

Award winning handbook for girls and women on the autism spectrum, perceptive and wise reflections and advice . *Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards* * Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category * The award-winning handbook...

Everyone has a secret. Now Secret is talking. Talon Alvarado has one goal: to be nothing like her mother who’s blown it in about every way. But sometimes you focus so hard on what you don’t want that you find yourself careening toward it. Bombarded with history, hurts, and secrets, Talon is struggling to be the person she yearns to be and to live a bigger life than girls like her are supposed to wish for. To climb out, she must dig for strength in the most unlikely place; the rubble of her bruised heart. The misty presence of Secret reveals its role in Talon’s life, showing how the ...

Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for you. There's a long-running joke that after "coming out", a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. This is that instruction manual. You're welcome.

A heart-warming novel for mature teenagers and young adults about trying to ride the rocky waves of teenage life, and fitting in at a new school. After a devastating family incident nearly destroys her, sixteen year old competitive swimmer, Jaimee, finds her life, and her Olympic dreams shattered when she’s forced to move from the sun-drenched beaches of Noosa to a cold and dreary surfing village, one thousand miles away, at her grandparent’s house. Trying to adjust to her newfound situation and living in a town full of self-important surf heads, life is made even more unbearable by Ivy...

Summer Everyone said it would be safe to travel, as long as we avoided Europe. For the first time in my 17 years, we took a family vacation to a tropical place for spring break. The first few days were amazing—a dream come true. You see, I met a boy. (That is the understatement of the decade.) Cody broke my heart in less than 24 hours. It’s true. I resigned myself to never seeing him again. Then they closed the borders. Now we’re stuck in Mexico. Stuck is relative. I mean we’re in one of the most beautiful places on earth. But I’m scared and wish I could go home. But then again, ...

Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta-stupid Indian-by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

This isn’t the way it was supposed to be A 17-year-old boy murdered, Gunned down for no reason But when you live in a known gang area in Las Vegas, There can be collateral damage. The police always have the time and resources to look into murders of wealthy people, But it seems different rules apply if you’re poor, Even if you aren’t part of a gang. When Maria got the call that her son had been murdered, her life fell apart. And when the police said they would try to find the murderer, but there was probably little they could do, she was devastated. If the police couldn’t do it, ...

Navigating the world for the first time can be challenging, especially when popular cultural beliefs contradict the teachings of Scripture. So when inevitable questions arise, parents must be equipped with sound biblical answers to guide their children through the complexities of modern life—because if we fail to catechize our children, the world will surely step in to do it for us.

All our lives they treated us like brother and sister, but our hearts knew the truth. Annelise is one of the most straitlaced, overachieving, perfect-at-everything snobs with whom I’ve ever had the unfortunate luck to share breathing space. She hates me as much as I hate her. Just because we share a couple of half-sisters doesn’t mean we have to like each other. But every holiday and birthday and family event has forced us to exist in the same room! Miss Perfect and The Troublemaker. Then three weeks stuck together at a beach house changes everything, especially our hearts. Who would ...

Do you ever feel like you're losing your teenage son to the challenges of the world? You never saw it coming. As a Christian mom, you poured your heart into raising him with love and faith, but now, it seems like he's turning his back on everything you've held dear. It can be a tumultuous journey, but remember, you are not alone. There's still hope, and your prayers are more powerful than you might think. In God, I’m Worried about My Son, you’ll discover a compelling and inspiring 7-step strategy, proven to heal the relationship between a prodigal son and a praying mother. Val, an ...

Death is an experience that we will all have. As I write this book a dear one has been diagnosed with a terminal cancer. It has been heartbreaking to watch him wither away every day. The only way that I get through life’s challenges is through writing. This book captures my thoughts about death and grief, reflecting on how I want to live before I die. These are my gentle thoughts in words in this hard times.

"Dear Children" is a compilation of poems and beautiful love letters from a mother to her children. The author, puts into words and captures in time this special reminder for her children. She hopes they will never forget how much they are loved now and even in her absence. May you, the reader, feel love on every page no matter who you are or where you are. With love, From a mother’s heart.

If students are afraid to look at their phones when they receive a text message, it means one thing. There’s a cyberbully on the loose. Do you remember the old playground bully from elementary school? The one you tried to avoid at all costs? Well, cyberbullying takes that kind of conduct to a whole new level. Holly’s afraid her friend, Levi, is being targeted by one, however, she can’t get him to admit it, even though it’s clear from his behavior that something is very wrong. But Levi runs out of excuses when he, as well as several other students, have their cars vandalized and ...

I'm just a girl that loves to write. I write when I'm happy and I write when I'm sad, and these are my thoughts in words as I seek peace. As you read, may these words lead you to peace. As others look for happiness, I'm in pursuit of peace.

You made it through high school and are on another educational journey. Hopefully, one that will help you find answers to the big questions that you might have on your mind. Like, WHAT NEXT?? Amidst the pandemic changing your life, the economy in upside-down turmoil and the questions that are always on your mind, what will happen to you when you graduate? You have done your best and fully committed yourself to your education, and yet, what will you do? Will there be a job? Will you need to change your career after having spent so much time and money to follow your dreams? Are your social ...

Perfect for fans of This Is Where It Ends and We Need to Talk about Kevin, this dark YA psychological thriller explores the chilling intersection of bullying, mental illness, and the quiet complicity that allows tragedy to happen. Riley is not a psychopath. Or at least, that’s what he tells himself. Born unable to decode human emotions, Riley finds the world a confusing, mind-numbing place. That is, until he meets Henry. Brilliant, unpredictable, and dangerous, Henry believes the world is populated by robots and shadow monsters. He sleeps with a knife under his mattress. For Riley, ...

Please Note: This is Book Two (2) of a Standalone Steries. You are not required to read Book One (1) to enjoy this story. “The past is never where you think you left it.” ― Katherine Anne Porter After the humiliation of being exposed and losing the subsequent trial, Mora is starting her life over with a new name, a new university, new friends, and a potential boyfriend. Her former life is defunct—or so she thinks. When a college party leads to an encounter with an old acquaintance, Mora realizes the past never stays buried. Old wounds are ripped open, and her former life collides ...