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Along with all the perks of becoming an adult come challenges and the need to learn skills that help you self-regulate as you venture into new experiences. Highlighting five key areas of life - physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial - Be You, Only Better offers science- and experience-backed tools and easy-to-implement techniques for success. Skill-building and self-care practices - such as journaling, getting enough sleep and exercise, embracing nature, managing time and money, and practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism - are presented.

An expansive, moving poetry anthology, representing 20 years of poetry from students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club. "Poets I know sometimes joke that the poetry club at Oak Park River Forest High School is the best MFA program in the Chicagoland area...

From the founder of The Cramm, a news outlet by and for the incredible Gen Z activists who are already shaping our global future (really!), this book is a dive into the history that's made the world what it is today. You can take a stand for justice. You can raise your voice to make a difference...

“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it along to the other parents in their circle.”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award longlisted and Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Lifting as We Climb Perfect for graduation gifts and...

The fascinating and topical nonfiction story of how one gun changed American courtrooms, streets, and homes, told for a YA audience by award-winning author Karen Blumenthal John Taliaferro Thompson had a mission: to develop a lightweight, fast-firing weapon that would help Americans win on the...

Through funny stories, Scripture, and a Speak Love Revolution challenge that could help you change the lives of every person you see, tweet, or message for the better, bestselling author Annie F. Downs explores the difference you can make when you speak love to others, to God, and to yourself...

Feminism is... tackles more than 50 intriguing and relevant topics, such as 'Are all people equal?', 'Do boys and girls learn the same things?' and 'Can men be feminists?' Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism and take a look at the issues that affect women at work, in the home and around sex and identity. 

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections saw the involvement of India's youth like never before. They were debating inside classrooms, sitting for dharnas on the street, having conversations in offices and on social media. The election in 2014 saw 150 million young voters---and the highest number of...

"Breaking Procrastination Barriers: Navigating Teenage Life With Purpose" is a transformative guide tailored for students who aspire to conquer procrastination and harness their full potential. This book offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to understanding and overcoming the pitfalls of procrastination, blending psychological insights with practical solutions.

Michaela rennt aus der Schule, rennt fort vor drei Jungen, die ihr das Leben tagtäglich zur Hölle machen. Dann aber wird alles anders. Welche Rolle spielen dabei ein altes, sehr seltsames Pferd und ein neuer, rebellischer Mitschüler aus Neuseeland? Warmes Blut ist eine Coming-of-Age-Geschichte der etwas anderen Art.

The young adult edition of the unconventionally honest, deeply personal, and sharply funny account from Michigan governor and rising Democratic star Gretchen Whitmer “will appeal to readers interested in politics and those seeking insights on leadership and attaining success” (Kirkus...

A YALSA 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection “[P]rofound…a triumph—a full-throated howl to the moon to remind us why we choose to survive and thrive.” —Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling author of Tradition “Razor-sharp, deeply revealing, and brutally...

The stunning conclusion to the Ouroboros series, a contemporary fantasy duology in which a teen, Gem, finds out they’re a reincarnated god from another world. That day at the First Church of Gracie changed everything for Gem Echols, and not just because Marian and Poppy betrayed them. Forced...

A journalistic look at the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and the fight for gun control--as told by the student reporters for the school's newspaper and TV station. This timely and media-driven approach to the Parkland shooting, as reported by teens in the...

From the #1 New Release devotional series on Amazon, Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues, Week 29 invites listeners into a Spirit-led week of gratitude, faith, peace, kindness, health, wisdom, and love—designed to uplift the heart, calm the mind, and strengthen faith through the power of God’s Word.

From the #1 New Release devotional series on Amazon, Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues, Week 27 invites you to experience a week of heartfelt, Spirit-led reflection and prayer—designed for listening, meditating, and growing in faith each day.

From the #1 New Release devotional series on Amazon, Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues, Week 28 offers a comforting, faith-filled listening experience designed to support spiritual growth through daily Scripture, affirmations, and heartfelt, Spirit-led prayer.

Does your teen struggle to focus, meet deadlines, or manage stress? Do assignments pile up, technology overwhelm them, or getting organized feel impossible? You’re not alone—and real help is within reach. If you’ve tried other resources and nothing has stuck, this collection stands apart, offering an encouraging voice, relatable examples, and step-by-step strategies teens can use right away. No lectures. No fluff. Just practical tools that help your teen feel capable, focused, and ready to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

A thoughtful, poignant look at the AIDS crisis in the United States that includes primary source interviews, history, medical research, and cultural touchpoints. The AIDS crisis in America is complex and composed of countless individual stories of grief, love, and advocacy. Its history shows the...

Here and Queer is a helpful, friendly audio guide, full of support and advice about living your best queer life, written for girls. This vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest version of yourself! A celebration of...