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Author
Publisher
Beaufort Books
Language
English
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Description
A teen counselor uses personal anecdotes from her own youth and stories about the young women she knows and works with to help young women feel good about themselves, covering such topics as peer pressure, treating other people well, developing healthy habits, eating disorders, and personal responsibility.
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Language
English
Description
Offers advice to help parents guide teenage girls to recognize and reject perfectionist messages that lead to self-doubt, unfulfilling relationships, and fears of failure, and teach them self-compassion, how to take healthy risks, and the importance of finding support.
Author
Series
Seasons of the Heart volume 2
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
I don't know who was most excited that morning when the three of us hoisted packs on our backs and started off down the trail. Just before we disappeared from view of our yard, I turned for one more wave. You would've thought we were marching off to war or something. I even saw Aunt Lou blow her nose on her white hankie. They all looked glad and sad at the same time happy we were doing something we really wanted to do, anxious that everything would...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
Mary Beth Latham is first and foremost a mother, whose three teenaged children come first, before her career as a landscape gardener, or even her life as the wife of a doctor. Caring for her family and preserving their everyday life is paramount. And so, when one of her sons, Max, becomes depressed, Mary Beth becomes focused on him, and is blindsided by a shocking act of violence.
5) The promise
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
Two young men question the "orthodoxy" of values and religion in a world cut off from their Hasidic traditions.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
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Description
"Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the sage of fifteen, author Patrick Jamieson found that there was not a single book on the illness available for young people - so he wrote his own. Jamieson, now an adult, tells his story with good humor and insight, discussing his own challenges and triumphs. An optimistic and practical guide designed for young people who have been diagnosed with this potentially devastating disorder, this book gives practical...
7) How to Like Yourself: A Teen's Guide to Quieting Your Inner Critic and Building Lasting Self-Esteem
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
Don't let your inner critic get in the way of being confident! How to Like Yourself offers a quirky, inspiring, and practical guide to help you overcome feelings of self-criticism, improve self-esteem, and be the true star in your life.
With all the pressures of school, friends, and dating, you're especially vulnerable to low self-esteem in your teen years. But often, the biggest threat to your confidence is your own inner critic—whose
...9) Infiltration
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Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
HL 570L
Language
English
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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"Teen girls are facing more pressure than ever before, putting them at greater risk for developing full-blown anxiety disorders. In this timely book, Lucie Hemmen--best-selling author of the Teen Girl's Survival Guide and an expert in adolescent girl psychology--offers ten powerful skills specifically designed to help teen girls cope with anxious thoughts and feelings in healthy ways"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Though anxiety has risen among young people overall, studies confirm that it has skyrocketed in girls. Research finds that the number of girls who said that they often felt nervous, worried, or fearful jumped 55% from 2009 to 2014 while the comparable number for adolescent boys has remained unchanged. As a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with girls, Lisa Damour, Ph.D., has witnessed this rising tide of stress and anxiety in her own...
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Language
English
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"Packed with fun and helpful tips, this guide will teach you how to express yourself in any situation, whether you're talking to your friends or parents, or dealing with bullies, cliques, and crushes. You'll also discover ways to speak up when you're upset, be assertive, and stay cool when intense emotions threaten to take over."--Back cover.
Author
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
Description
Growing up as a girl in today's world is no easy task. Juggling family, friends, romantic relationships, social interests and school ... sometimes it feels like you might need to be a superhero to get through it all! But really, all you need is a little information. Want to know why your stomach does a flip-flop when you run into your crush in the hallway? Or how the food you put in your body now will affect you in the future? What about the best...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
"Depression and mental illness don't discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it's important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
How you feel about yourself affects every aspect of your life. When you have healthy self-esteem, you?ll approach people, situations, and feelings with confidence. You?ll have an easier time making friends, excelling in school, and interviewing for jobs. You?ll be able to see yourself more clearly?celebrating your strengths and accepting your weaknesses. And finally, you?ll be better able to accomplish any goal you set. This book can teach you how....
17) Firefly Lane
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 22
Lexile measure
HL 730L
Language
English
Description
Inseparable best friends Kate and Tully, two young women who, despite their very different lives, have vowed to be there for each other forever, have been true to their promise for thirty years, until events and choices in their lives tear them apart.
Series
Advances in adolescent development volume 4
Publisher
Sage Publications
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English