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What now? Lucy just had the worst week ever. Seriously, mega bad. And suddenly, it's all too much—she wants out. Out of her house, out of her head, out of her life. She wants to be a whole new Lucy. So she does something the old Lucy...
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Meet the filmmaker who is the voice of his generation! Behind the camera, Andrew Jenks has captured the attention of young adults everywhere with his innovative MTV documentary series, World of Jenks. When asked about his inspiration for the show, Jenks said, "I want to tell the...
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Age Range
12+
Release Date
January 01, 2013
Imagine being fifteen years old, facing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on U.S. soil: the Battle of Gettysburg. In July 1863, this is exactly what happened to Tillie Pierce, a normal teenager who became an unlikely heroine of the Civil War (1861-1865). Tillie and other women and...
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In "God, Help Me Tie My Shoes! The Sacred Contract of Fatherhood," a young person named Carlos is guided by prevention workers in transforming the poisons of violence, abandonment, disappointment and heartbreak into healing medicines for himself, his family, his community and eventually his father. The story is a...
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On the night of October 6, 1998, a gay twenty-one-year-old college student named Matthew Shepard was lured from a Wyoming bar by two young men, savagely beaten, tied to a remote fence, and left to die. Gay Awareness Week was beginning at the University of Wyoming, and the keynote...
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This unique cookbook is designed to turn kitchen time into mother-daughter bonding time. The 24 recipes included were developed by professional chef Lynette Rohrer Shirk and approved by up-and-coming young cooks, including her own daughter! In addition to the recipes, which are divided equally into mother- and...
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A compact and humorous read with invaluable advice, "Dumped" is the ultimate guide to coping, moping, and dealing with heartbreak. Inside, you’ll learn how to read pre-dump warning signs, confront post-dump exes, and move on to greener pastures. Includes tell-all quotes from real teens.
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Age Range
12+
Release Date
April 01, 2009
Teens deal with all kinds of crap, from nagging teachers to backstabbing friends. But crap doesn’t have to ruin one’s day — or one’s life, for that matter. Learn how to get through it in this humorous and unconventional look at everyday annoyances in teen life. ...
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Are you a girl who’s tired of waiting for someone to design the perfect skirt? Bored by what adults think makes great "teen literature?" Insulted by the onslaught of fluffy spring break movies? Good — then you’re on the right track. The next step is to take matters into...
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Surprise zits, stinky feet, and renegade tresses don’t come with fix-it manuals. But, good news — you can conquer them all with things found right in your kitchen, bathroom, or high school cafeteria! Want to know how to heal your hickey faster? How to reverse a bad dye job?...
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So you didn’t make the cheerleading squad. You wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those too-short pleated skirts anyway. Fact is, you’re not the same as everyone else. So what’s wrong with that? An insightful and comedic commentary on misfitting in, "Uncool" shows just how...
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"Where’s My Stuff?" gives comprehensive advice on how to organize school work, lockers, bedrooms, and even one’s schedule. With fun and useful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and ample doses of humor, "Where’s My Stuff?" is an incredible asset for anyone who wants to get it together, and keep it together,...
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Sure, high school has its high points. But its also full of ridiculous rules, irritating people, and ongoing drama — in short, it’s a breeding ground for B.S. That’s where your uncensored B.S. dictionary comes in. Inside, you’ll find straight talk about all of your favorite and...
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"The Date Book" sheds light on the teen girl dating experience and empowers girls to be safe and confident when dating. Written in a funny, shoot-from-the-hip voice, it’s full of creative date suggestions, fashion advice, tips on how to bargain for extended curfews, and exit strategies for when a...
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The perfect graduation or off-to-college gift to give your best friend, "Take Me With You" has a fill-in format so girls can personalize it for their friends. It includes chapters on everything from dorm life to family advice, and includes places to paste photos and write down favorite songs,...
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