Explains what suicide is and offers a look at suicide throughout history, describes some factors that cause people to consider or attempt suicide, looks at why suicide is increasing among young people, and offers some treatment options for prevention.
Esther, a Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis, is able to deal with the horrors of the war as well as the normal agonies of teenage life with thoughts of flying out of ever-higher windows.
the foolproof system for organizing your room, your time, and your life
Morgenstern, Julie
2002
Provides teenagers with strategies and tips designed to help them organize their lockers, schoolwork, time, and rooms, discussing the importance of organization and how it can affect every aspect of their lives.
Provides advice for teenagers by means of 580 quotes from famous figures throughout history along with a commentary to make these sayings relevant to today's young people.
a legal guide for teens and the adults in their lives
Truly, Traci
2002
An exploration of the legal rights of teenagers at home, school, and work, with discussion of the juvenile court system, and a look at issues relating to the financial responsibility of teens.
Discusses the issues of stress and stress management, providing a definition of the problem, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to deal with stress in themselves and others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.
A collection of short inspirational stories for teenagers, focusing on difficult issues such as drugs and alcohol, suicide, abuse, death and dying, and others.
stories by teens about body image, self-acceptance, and the search for identity
Kirberger, Kimberly
2003
Presents a twenty-four step plan designed to help teens learn to accept and appreciate themselves and their bodies in spite of the pressures of society, peers, and family, and includes anecdotes and poems written by teenagers that illustrate each point.
A collection of real-life stories written by teenage girls and women about their experiences as they moved into adulthood and searched for spiritual grounding.