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Break the fall

A year after being nearly paralyzed, Audrey Lee is going to the Olympics but the United States' gymnastics team is on the verge of collapse and Leo, her new coach's cute son, is another distraction.

You too?

25 voices share their #MeToo stories
A collection of personal essays inspired by the #MeToo movement.

The #MeToo movement

"Although sexual harassment has been a known problem for a very long time, the prevalence was mostly based on educated guesses, rather than actual research. But #MeToo helped change that, serving as a catalyst for more groups to start collecting information. Along with the fear of losing their jobs, the likelihood of co-worker retaliation often stops people from reporting sexual harassment"--Provided by publisher.

Girl made of stars

When Mara's twin brother Owen is accused of rape by her friend Hannah, Mara is forced to confront her feelings about her family, her sense of right and wrong, a trauma from her past, and the future with her ex-girlfriend, Charlie.

Preventing sexual assault and harassment

"This book takes a close look at the issues of sexual violence and harassment and provides information on what you can do to make yourself, your friends, and your community safer . . . from the legal framework for fighting harassment to bystander intervention tips, and from safe-dating strategies to understanding sexual abuse"--Provided by publisher.
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Abuse among family and friends

"This book provides clear and supportive information on what sexual abuse is, how to get help, and how to help a friend who has experienced it"--Provided by publisher.
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Dealing with dating and romance

"This book will introduce you to key concepts like consent, provide advice about how to date safely, share information about what a healthy relationship is and how to build one, and offer counsel about getting out of relationships that are violent or toxic"--Provided by publisher.
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Coping with sexual violence and harassment

Explores the impact of sexual violence or harassment on victims, and discusses how to get started on the way to recovery, from reporting an incident to long-term strategies for self-care.
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Such a pretty girl

Haunted by flashbacks, fifteen-year-old Meredith learns that three years in prison has not changed the abusive father who molested her.
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Off limits

When Birmingham begins seeing Jenna, his initial enthusiasm is tempered by rumors about how many people she has been with in the past. As a result, he finds himself drawn to a new teacher and begins treading down a dangerous path.
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