teenagers

A collection of essays that offer inspiration to teens, providing lessons on relationships, friendship, family, love and kindness, learning, death, success, courage, and determination.

A guide for teenagers seeking self-confidence, independence, social values, a spiritual grounding, a vision for the future, and the responsibilities this involves.

Presents facts about human sexuality and discusses the choices teenagers face in deciding whether or not to be sexually active.

Japanese-American teen Harris Mizuno is shot by a man who believes him to be an intruder and the entire town erupts in bigotry, and vigilantism. It takes his sister, Terri, with the help of her Japanese grandmother, to make everyone realize that hate is the real killer.

An introduction to cults--their history, recruiting techniques, members, and leaders. Considers the dangers of cults and includes a list of organizations to contact for help.

Julie, Lucy, and Alia participate in a dance competition in Paris.

Best friends Julie, Lucy, and Alia all share a love of dance, a "frenemy" named Carla, and an interest in an attractive hip-hop dance instructor named KT, and as the girls prepare for the ballet "Sleeping Beauty," they would love to have KT play the prince.

Five young teens hired as models for theme park guides find themselves pitted against Disney villains and witches that threaten both the future of Walt Disney World and the stability of the world as a whole.

Offers middle school librarians and teachers practical suggestions for reviving students' enthusiasm for reading, with ideas for workshops, activities, and literacy programs.

With body piercing and tattooing becoming more popular and mainstream, many teens may think about engaging in these forms of body modification. An excellent resource for young people pondering a piercing or tattoo, this title presents some of the pros and cons they should consider.