teenagers

Presents a world of jealousy and betrayal at an exclusive private school in Manhattan.

"Teens from Guatemala escape through Mexico and attempt to reach the U.S. border"--Provided by publisher.

Hakata Soy, having recently fallen in love, discovers that a sinister culprit is stalking the halls of Astronaut Academy, impersonating the crush-objects of students and making off with their extra hearts.

"Four friends enter their fourth and final year of high school. They have survived abusive partners, drinking parties, eating disorders, social ostracism, ethnicslurs, star-crossed romances, and even the deaths and divorces of parents - all the challenges that can make the teen years turbulent and painful. But they have also learnedto cope. They have passed the dreaded standardized tests, gotten in a few AP courses, gone to prom, fallen in and out of love, worked summers, learned to drive. They have visited college campuses and begun to apply for--and receive--scholarship decisions. Their last year is flying past, and their feelings are in a whirl. They can't wait to leave--but they dread the thought of losing each other."--Publisher's description.

"Melody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire, has a plan for everything. What she doesn't have? Success with love. Every time she falls for someone during a school performance, both the romance and the show end in catastrophe. So, Mel swears off any entanglements until their upcoming production of Les Mis is over. Of course, Mel didn't count on Odile Rose, rising star in the acting world, auditioning for the spring performance. And she definitely didn't expect Odile to be sweet and funny, and care as much about the play's success as Mel. Which means that Melody McIntyre's only plan now is trying desperately not to fall in love"--Publishers description.

"Despite their tense pasts, Shoya Ishida begins to forgive himself and his old classmates for treating Shoko Nishimiya terribly because she can't hear. But when more true colors are revealed, movie-making and reconciling are put on hold. With a life hanging in the balance, will Shoya and Shoko be able to fix what is broken? Will everyone finally face their pasts and move forward? What will their futures hold?"--Provided by publisher.

Includes the first half of "A Silent Voice" which tells the story of Shoya Ishida who, years ago, led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him. Contains the original 45-page short story in English, interviews with the creator, and a color gallery.

Offers teenagers financial advice on getting ahead of their personal finances early, with the aim of achieving financial independence to escape the nine-to-five grind. Discusses financial independence secrets like learning to live frugally, adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, and how and why to get started investing in stocks and real estate as soon as possible.

"High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that the real Tamon couldn't be more different from his wild and sexy onstage persona! Tamon is an insecure mess in real life, and what's worse, he's threatening to quit! Utage refuses to let anyone stand in Tamon's way--least of all himself. What's a fangirl to do but roll up her sleeves and support her favorite singer with everything she's got?"--Back cover.

Lily Landon knows college is the ticket out of her boring small town and her first step to becoming a lawyer like the ones she watches on television. To help her applications stand out, Lily joins Green for Good, her school's environmental club, and meets Fiona, a passionate activist who will do everything it takes to protect the planet. As Lily grows closer to Fiona, she realizes ""everything it takes"" may mean getting arrested, and a criminal record does not look good on college applications. How can Lily save the Earth without destroying her future?.