American Dragons: Twenty-Five Asian American Voices by Laurence Yep
Authors, who are themselves of Asian descent, present poems, nonfiction scenarios, and ancestral stories that speak to Asian Americans and to the general population. The stories deal with dating non-Asian persons, physical differences, and having to deal with demands from conflicting cultures.
Body Blues: Weight and Depression by Laura Weeldreyer
The book addresses the many issues of the young, burgeoning adolescent body and the inner concerns dealing with rampant physical change.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger
The compilation offers insight into relationships, friendship, family, love and kindness, learning, tough decisions, making a difference and going for your dreams.
The Courage to be Yourself: True Stories by Teens About Cliques, Conflicts, and Overcoming Peer Pressure edited by Al Desetta
It's a challenge to remain true to one's self in a world that encourages conformity to a narrowly prescribed norm. Contains 26 short essays from young people who have faced this challenge head-on and found ways to survive if not happily, at least tolerably.
Free Your Mind: the Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth -- and Their Allies by Ellen Bass and Kate Kaufman
This is a practical guide for homosexual and bisexual youth and their families, counselors, teachers, and friends. It talks about the lives of homosexual and bisexual youth and how to deal with homosexuality and bisexuality.
Heartbreak and Roses: Real Life Stories of Troubled Love by Janet Bode & Stan Mack
This is a collection of interviews with a group of teens, telling their stories of obsession, confusion, and sometimes violence as they attempt to establish love relationships.
Inside Out: Portrait of an Eating Disorder by Nadia Shivack
In this heartfelt, honest memoir, the author uses a graphic novel format to reveal her anguished, ongoing struggle with bulimia.
Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide: Or Even Starts Talking About It by Earl A. Grollman and Max Malikow
Discusses why people commit suicide, how to deal with the various emotions caused by the suicide of someone you know, how to help someone suicidal, religious issues, and popular misconceptions about suicide.
Recovering from Rape by Linda E. Ledray
An excellent guide relevant to the immediate aftermath of rape; includes chapters on dealing with doctors, police, the legal system, emotional recovery, and the long-term consequences of rape.
Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line is Crossed by Courtney Macavinta and Andrea Vander Pluym
The book inspires girls to replace self-doubt with far more powerful beliefs: self-respect, sisterhood, and social change.
Teens and Divorce by Gail B. Stewart
Divorce often affects teenage children more than parents realize. Many struggle with anger, grief, and guilt -- at the same time worrying about changes in where and with whom they will live.
Thalia Belleza!: Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness by Thalia, with Belén Aranda-Alvarado
Thalia teaches women to use every beauty tool at their disposal be it a mascara wand or a fearless approach to life.
The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality by Michael J. Basso
Basso, an experienced sex educator, discusses anatomy and physiology, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, birth control, abortion, and sexuality. He encourages readers to think about all aspects of the issues and make decisions that are comfortable for them.
When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing by Marilyn E. Gootman
16 short chapters deliver helpful information on subjects including: How can I stand the pain? How should I be acting? What is ˜normal'? What if I can't handle my grief on my own? and How can I find a counselor or a therapist? Interspersed throughout the book are quotes by teenagers who have experienced grief.
When Someone You Love is Addicted by Jessica Hanan
How do people become addicted? How does it affect you? What can you do about it?
A World Upside Down and Backwards: Reading and Learning Disorders by Elizabeth Russell Connelly
What are the causes and treatment of learning disabilities? How do people overcome them?
The Youngest Parents: Teenage Pregnancy as it Shapes Lives by Robert Coles
Profiles of teens living under unique pressures are enhanced by two photographic essays. Helps readers understand the lifestyle, motivation, and daily lives of adolescents, both male and female, who are themselves parents.
