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"The proven exercises in What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens help uncover what matters most to you, what you love to do, the kinds of people you work best with, and how to use the skills and interests you already have—on social media and elsewhere—to choose a major or career path that is uniquely suited to your passions, strengths, and goals. With the most up-to-date information on how the pandemic and other challenges have altered higher...
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"Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way, with concrete examples from Kitty’s youth, prompts inspired by questions teens have asked her and comprehensive...
3) Who We Are
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In the tapestry of humanity, there exists a multitude of experiences, each thread weaving a unique narrative of resilience, identity, and advocacy. The stories you are about to encounter are a celebration of these threads, a collection of voices that rise above the ordinary, each one echoing with the resonance of inspiration.These are the stories of young individuals, navigating the complexities of life in diverse corners of the world. From the bustling...
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Un hombre mayor ha visto pasar los años a las orillas del río que le dio todo: protección, alimento, compañía y algo aún más importante, le ayudó a comprender el sentido de su existencia. Cuando se acerca su muerte, el hombre y su gato, que envejeció junto con él, se embarcan por el río, y este los lleva a los pasajes más significativos de su vida, que ocurrieron precisamente a lo largo de su extensa ribera. Aventuras, peligros, encuentros...
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Rosa es una mula que pasa de amo en amo, pues parece que es demasiado testaruda y caprichosa como para obedecerle a uno solo por mucho tiempo. ¿Pero y si de verdad lo que ella quisiera es ayudarles a resolver sus problemas? Este relato habla sobre la importancia de escuchar, de la empatía y de valorar lo que otros tienen para aportarnos, ahora en una nueva edición en tapa dura con ilustraciones de Julian Ariza
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Todo comienza con el hallazgo de un manuscrito inédito de Mark Twain, del que es imposible validar su autenticidad. En él, el autor narra los verdaderos eventos ocurridos en la isla Sny, en los capítulos 13 al 18 de Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer. La necesidad de escribirlos obedeció a un deber moral con sus dos amigos de infancia, John Brigs y Will Bowen, quienes inspiraron los personajes de Joe Harper y Huckleberry Finn. En esta historia, el personaje...
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Una nave espacial, proveniente de un lejano y desconocido planeta, aterriza en la Tierra. Sus tripulantes, tres enigmáticos extraterrestres, se pasean por todos los rincones: las grandes ciudades, los sitios arqueológicos, las selvas, incluso, el Polo Norte, registrando con sus cámaras nuestras 'extrañas costumbres'. Es un divertido libro para primeros lectores que, con maravillosas ilustraciones y un texto gracioso, nos muestra lo realmente raros...
8) Normal kids
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"When Hannah comes home to find that her alcoholic mom is wasted, she’s not surprised. But when she discovers that her younger brother, Seth, has disappeared with the overdue rent money, she worries they’ll be evicted or taken away by social services. Hannah knows she can’t rely on anyone but herself, so she has no choice but to chase down her brother. During her search she meets charming Eli, who offers to help her. But can Hannah set aside...
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"Nina, a teenage runaway, wakes up in the unfamiliar stairwell of a Tel Aviv apartment in a torn minidress. As her memory starts to resurface—the abusive older man she’s running away from, the crime she witnessed—she knows one thing: she needs to find a place to hide. When one of the building’s tenants, Carmela, a lonely old widow suffering from memory loss, mistakes Nina for her granddaughter she hasn’t seen in years, Nina jumps at the...
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Seriously folks, our kids are in crisis!
They are more lonely, mentally ill, and prone to self-harm and suicide than ever in our history. Researchers estimate they are three years behind socially and emotionally and not prepared to take on the rigors of high school and life beyond. The best way to ensure your child will thrive is to get ahead of the game and parent for mental fitness. In this book, Dr. Hoy shares his mental fitness framework developed...
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The Way of the Warrior Mama shows parents how to protect their teenage daughter and conquer their own fears in raising her.
If you are a mom, you are worried about your daughter surviving the adolescent years safe and sound. In a culture that encourages kids to be sexy long before they reach puberty, and when one in four college women report surviving rape or attempted rape and one in ten high school girls is the victim of date rape, the prospect...
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Are you ready to embark on the most exhilarating adventure of your life? "How to Thrive in Your Teens" is the ultimate companion to help you navigate the teenage years with poise, resilience, and self-assurance. Tailored for teen girls, this survival guide is your trusted friend through every twist and turn of adolescence. This book dives into all the essential aspects of being a teen girl. Whether you're wrestling with understanding yourself, forging...
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"Growing up, Bryce, Beatriz, and Santiago were inseparable. But when Santiago moved away before high school, their friendship crumbled. Three years later, Bryce is gone, Beatriz is known as the dead boy’s girlfriend, and Santiago is back. The last thing Beatriz wants is to reunite with Santiago, who left all her messages unanswered while she drowned alone in grief over Bryce’s death by suicide. Even if she wasn’t angry, Santiago’s attempts...
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Insomniacs after school volume 4
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Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. Summer is swiftly approaching for sleepless high schoolers...
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Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage years can be daunting for any parent. In "How I Fixed My Teen," Heather Frazier, a seasoned life coach specializing in parent-teen relationships, shares her personal journey and professional insights. This extremely intimate book is more than just a guide; it's a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of connection, confidence, and love in transforming family dynamics.
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In a world dominated by technology, "Parenting in the Digital Age" explores the challenges and opportunities that arise when raising children in the digital era. This book delves into the intricate balance between screen time and real-life experiences, offering practical advice on how to foster healthy relationships with technology while strengthening the parent-child bond. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, it provides strategies...
17) Super detention
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"In an attempt to make sure no problems arise during the annual visit from their Academy's namesake, Kaleus, Principal Hughes hauls five mischievous superhero students off to detention. When the assembly turns from excitement into chaos, these talented teens are the only ones who can stop corrupt forces from draining all the students of their powers. Will they be able to put aside their differences and come up with a plan?" --container.
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"Ezra Hayes has always felt like a background character compared to BFFs Lucas and Finley. He would do anything to be seen as a romantic lead, even if it means keeping his boyfriend, Presley, a secret. But when he discovers that Presley is a lying cheater, and his best friends are having boy problems of their own, they want revenge. Their plans to get even involve sabotaging the largest party of the year, entering a drag competition, and even having...
19) Otherworldly
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"Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they’ve been stuck in a five-year winter, but there’s got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn’t abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery’s family to scrape by. Knox is a familiar from the Other World, a magical assistant sent to help humans who have made crossroads bargains. But it’s...
20) Maya
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A fifteen-year-old Maya is being raised in a broken household. Her mom, Camila, is a struggling alcoholic with an abusive boyfriend, Diego. When Maya is followed on social media by a cute guy named Ray, she begins to chat with him about her chaotic life. Ray and Maya start meeting up, and he quickly becomes her confidant. When Diego's abuse escalates at home and Camila turns a blind eye, Ray encourages Maya to run away with him. After being initially...
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