life skills guides

Discusses the everday challenges, obstacles, and dilemmas that African-American women face, and teaches women to regard each struggle as a learning experience that can help them grow.

Ten African American men from a wide range of backgrounds were asked to tell what they would say to challenge African American young men toward success.

Describes strategies teens may use to help them handle changes at home, school, and inside their bodies.

Contains thousands of resources and programs available to teenage girls with interests in the areas of outdoor adventure, sports, science and technology, writing and the arts, leadership and activism, and school and work; features interviews with women in various careers; and includes listings of pro-girl books, movies, magazines, Web sites, and contests.

Contains over five hundred excerpts and quotes in which African-American mothers share words of wisdom and advice, discussing topics such as pride, faith, community, heritage, and achievement.

Provides practical inspiration and encouragement to help African-Americans focus on the achievement of goals.

Provides tips and advice for people venturing out into the real world for the first time, explaining how they can avoid common mistakes and deal with the many problems that can arise.

Provides guidance and tools designed to help college-bound middle-school students select coursework, succeed in academics and extracurricular activities, and prepare for the college admissions process.

Offers guidance on how to meet the unique needs of African-American males in order to help them succeed in school.