adolescence

"Packed with indispensable tips, proven techniques, and 'must-do-now' strategies, this book generates immediate results for success in school, work, and life. A must-read to master valuable social skills, prepare for a job, and get a head start in a career. Perfect [for the reader who is] looking for a job, working, starting [ones] own business, volunteering, or applying to college."--Back cover.

A graphic novel set in the 1950s that features the coming-of-age story of thirteen-year-old Russell Pruitt whose mother runs off with another man so his father moves them to a small, run-down town in California. There Russell experiences bullying, peer pressure, and sexual curiosity. When his father abandons him, a Chinese couple take him in and try to help Russell as he enters into manhood.

The story of the childhood and young adult years of Abraham Lincoln. Abe himself tells the story of his years in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. He encounters the same problems that young adults have faced for generations: tensions with a demanding parent; the need for friendship and the need to be alone; feeling shy and awkward around girls; recurrent depression; and what path to follow in his life.

Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and Kaylan set goals for the new school year but both face challenges that may threaten their friendship.

"A counselor and popular Washington Post contributor offers a new take on grades 6-8 as a distinct developmental phase--and the perfect time to set up kids to thrive"--Provided by publisher.

"A humorous guide for boys ages ten to fourteen, offering advice on dating, sex, body changes, and social life"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of twelve short stories in which young people write about the transition from childhood to adulthood and being in the strange, intermediate place called adolescence.

A collection of inspirational stories for teenagers providing lessons on relationships, friendship, family, love and kindness, learning, making a difference, and growing up.

A collection of inspirational stories for teenagers about relationships, friendship, love, family, lessons, tough times, self-discovery, obstacles, and growing up.