Bode, Janet

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New kids on the block

oral histories of immigrant teens
1989
Teenage immigrants from various countries recount the emotional experience of fleeing their homelands and adjusting to a new life in the United States.

The voices of rape

1990
Uses first-person accounts of both rape victims and offenders to depict the physical, psychological, and legal aspects of rape and gives advice on what can be done in various situations.

Voices of rape

1998
Uses first-person accounts of both rape victims and offenders to depict the physical, psychological, and legal aspects of rape and gives advice on what can be done in various situations.

Trust & betrayal

real life stories of friends and enemies
1997
Teens talk about their best friends, worst enemies, and the importance of peer acceptance. Through these "real life stories" young adults can learn how to deal with the ups and downs of fitting in, getting out, and making the right choices about friendships.

Hard time

a real life look at juvenile crime and violence
1996
Young people whose lives have been impacted by violence and crime, either as perpetrators or as victims, tell their stories. Also includes comments from concerned adults who work with these teens.

The colors of freedom

immigrant stories
1999
Newly arrived teenaged immigrants describe their experiences in America, recount traditions of their native countries, and present short stories, poems, recipes, and artwork. Also provides interviews with native born American teenagers who share their family histories.

Beating the odds

stories of unexpected achievers
1991
Profiles a series of young people who overcame seemingly impossible odds--drugs, poverty, sexual abuse--and not only survived but became successes in their own right.

New kids in town

oral histories of immigrant teens
1991
Eleven young immigrants from Afghanistan, China, Vietnam, and other countries describe their lives since they moved to the United States.

For better, for worse

a guide to surviving divorce for preteens and their families
2001
Uses first-person accounts from young people to describe the effects of divorce and remarriage and how to handle them. Includes a section for adults discussing how to minimize both the short- and long-term impact of divorce.

Trust & betrayal

real life stories of friends and enemies
1995
Teens talk about their best friends, worst enemies, and the importance of peer acceptance. Through these "real life stories" young adults can learn how to deal with the ups and downs of fitting in, getting out, and making the right choices about friendships.

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