self-esteem in adolescence

The definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age, with sage advice from a modern-day teenager and appealing to fans of Rookie.Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager--from a modern teenager's perspective. Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche. With dashes of humor throughout, Ruby advises her peers on the importance of feminism ("not just the Spice Girls version"), how to deal with jealousy and friend break-ups, family life, and much more. The book takes an in-depth look at the effect of social media on modern teens and the growing pressures of choosing the right college and career. With Ruby's powerful underlying message "we are more than just a bunch of dumb teenagers obsessed with our phones," Earth Hates Me is the definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age.

In this book, readers learn about self-image, the mental picture that each person has of himself or herself. Psychologists explain that a person's self-image is the product of the thinking self; it is the way each individual organizes all the facts that have been acquired over the years.

Examines how teenagers with disabilities are bullied and looks at ways to prevent bullying.

The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.

"Bear boy is a coming-of-age story of how two bears inspire one boy to stand up, question authority, fight for animals and discover the power of activism"--.

"When you try to be something you're not, it wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more. But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you're a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It's just one tiny part of the vast you. With the help of this book, you can uncover the whole, wonderful person within and, from that, create an incredible life on your own terms"--Back cover.

"Haylah Swinton is an ace best friend, a loving daughter, and an incredibly patient sister to a four-year-old nutcase of a brother. Best of all, she's pretty confident she's mastered making light of every situation--from her mom's new boyfriend to unsolicited remarks on her plus-sized figure. Haylah's learning to embrace all of her curvy parts and, besides, she has a secret: one day, she'll be a stand-up comedian star. So when impossibly cool and thirstalicious Leo reveals he's also into comedy, Haylah jumps at the chance to ghost-write his sets. But is Leo as interested in returning the favor? . . ."--OCLC.

"In . . . this . . . self-help guide . . . teens will learn how to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and discover what really matters to them"--Provided by publisher.

"Even strong, fearless Black girls and Black women need affirmations. Now more than ever, we need to practice the art of self-care and give our minds and bodies the care they deserve . . . [the author] brings inspirational words of wisdom through fabulous Black female trailblazers who have changed the world, including Audre Lorde, Lupita Nyong'o and Angela Davis"--Provided by publisher.

"Aims to increase understanding of the fallout, psychological impact and support strategies for both the victims and the perpetrators of bullying"--Back cover.