body image

Kamilla has a wonderful singing voice, but she does not want to sign up for the Memorial Middle School musical because she sees herself as overweight, even though the doctor tells her she is not; so can exercise and the support of her family and friends help her overcome her negative image and lead her to the starring role her talent demands?.

Thirteen-year-old Ari faces what it is to be a man while dealing with a cross-country move, his parents' separation, being bullied for his weight, and belatedly starting bar mitzvah preparations.

Kamilla has a wonderful singing voice, but she does not want to sign up for the Memorial Middle School musical because she sees herself as overweight, even though the doctor tells her she is not--so can exercise and the support of her family and friends help her overcome her negative image and lead her to the starring role her talent demands?.

Savannah's mother has become overbearing regarding weight and body image. Meanwhile, Savannah meets the cute new guy at school, who has insecurities of his own.

Today's teens face and are expected to deal with a wide array of personal, social, and other issues involving home-life, school, dating, body image, sexual orientation, major life transitions, and in some cases physical and mental disorders. This book examines how many teens have learned to cope with and survive the often stressful trials and tribulations of modern youth.

"Following a near-fatal asthma attack, sixteen-year-old BB, who is happy with being big, reluctantly agrees to keep a food diary, but finds it teaches her a lot about herself"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the crisis of body dissatisfaction throughout the Western world and provides examples of the price paid for negative body image.

"Dounya, a Muslim girl living in Las Vegas, Nevada, shares her very personal story of battling eating disorders when she was a teenager, in order to help other young people suffering from this affliction . . ."--Amazon.

"Although she has never worried about her weight, a problem with her outfit and an encounter with a bully make Jess question her lack of concern with her own image"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at how body image is portrayed in the media.