youth

"After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs--in the studio or in the streets. And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost?"--Provided by publisher.

"After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus...but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs--in the studio or in the streets. And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost?"--From the publisher's web site.

"Many young people are standing up for their rights against injustice. They experience, witness, or learn about something they think is not right in real life or in the media, and they are compelled to act. Teens and children have made a difference campaigning for human rights by starting movements, raising awareness, protesting, writing to politicians, and even testifying in front of national parliaments. [This book] includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism"--Provided by publisher.

"Jasbina 'Jassie' Dhillon is at summer camp to address concerns over her struggles at school and her lack of close friends. To Jasbina's surprise, she quickly makes two new friends, Ams and Sydney. Jassie realizes she has romantic feelings for both of them, and is upset until Ams and Syd tell Jassie they want to be with her too. The three spend their time at camp working out their relationship. As camp gets close to ending, Syd proposes that they run away together. Ams feels they should just end their relationship. In this high-low YA romance, Jassie must find the courage to convince her partners that their love can survive in the real world"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores unplanned pregnancies and the steps teens can take when in this situation. The title examines birth control options, the symptoms of pregnancy, and how the decision to parent, put a child up for adoption, or abort may affect a teen's life"--Amazon.

An adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet in which two teens from feuding families in medieval Verona fall in love and secretly marry, setting the stage for tragedy.

Explores how even the most well-adjusted individuals can have their self-confidence shaken when they compare their online lives with others and reveals the extent to which young people go in their efforts to create perfect personal profiles, arguing that, despite common public perception, young people still experience common struggles and joy in their lives.

"In 2020, the killing of George Floyd, a Black American, led to protests for racial justice globally. This has fueled the movement for racial equality, spurring many youth to join. [This book] includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on effects of alcohol use, alcohol and mental-health issues, treatment of addictions, and prevention of alcohol and drug use. Includes index and directory of alcohol and substance abuse"--Provided by publisher.