Kylie Landry has a big problem. She has been left behind in elementary school while her best friend and older brother has moved on up to middle school. She has become invisible to all the people that matter most to her. She has to face the changes in her life in order to move on.

Kevin Conley was adopted out of Korea at the age of two. He was raised in a normal and loving family, but at the age of fifteen, Kevin took the path to drug addiction. In this story, I share our five years living with his addiction, availing ourselves of any help we could get. This is also a story about a suicide, and our fight with the city of Akron, Ohio to fence the All American Bridge (Suicide Bridge).

Carefree summer vacations, nostalgically sweet songs of that summer's hit parade, the joy and sting of first love, each forms building blocks of our cherished memories. Times in our hearts before the stresses of adult responsibilities, times of learning and times of moving on to the next level of growth, all of these move us along the road to maturity. Country Summers, a work of fiction, follows a young girl, her friends and family seen through the lens of their summer vacations in Monroe, New York. Starting in an apartment on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, New York in 1954, Laurel Milton grows from ages twelve to eighteen. She and her summer crowd of friends experiment with romance, understanding their parents, religion, social etiquette, and solve a mystery involving the early history of the region. Highlights from the story include: * Uncovering the details of a deadly traffic accident * The ritual of the "Mock Marriage" * The Sadie Hawkins Dance * Dating rules of the mid-nineteen fifties * Social norms of in-groups and out-groups * Festivals and Sabbath traditions of the Hebrew religion * A mysterious farm family with a futuristic lifestyle KIRKUS BOOK REVIEW BOOK REVIEW A fictionalized memoir of idyllic teenage summers in Monroe, NY, during the 1950s. Apple Hill, a country bungalow community on a lake, attracted families from New York City who wanted to escape apartment living in the summer. The mothers kept house, gardened, cooked and played mah jongg and canasta while the fathers commuted to the city. The teenagers worked at summer jobs as camp counselors, mechanics and reporters. Social activity centered on the club house, where adults enjoyed Saturday-night dancing and entertainment, and teens had parent-approved weekly themed dances. Some of the teens, though, had other private parties, usually in a local basement that offered "make-out music" and games such as "post office and spin the bottle." Laurel, the most prominent character in this book, led the members of the younger set as they occupied themselves with gossip, dramas of love and romance, listening in on party-line conversations and prying into the affairs of others. Visitors to Apple Hill observed Jewish holidays and religious traditions in the club house, which became a "rustic synagogue." This ambitious memoir, upbeat and respectful, takes the form of a series of sketches of the lives of the summer families as well as prominent non-Jewish local residents and how they overlapped.

Thirteen year old Ashlin Piggot has the world watching her, as lumps, bumps, spots and limbs are sprouting out of previously safe places. In spite of her parent's assurances that she is 'normal', her brother happily uses every creative option to highlight Ashlin's changes. However she has a plan to escape this turmoil, and it all begins in Jupiter.

Growing up in an orphanage in Atlanta does not come with many opportunities unless you get adopted. Myra tries her best to live her life as a normal teenager desperately trying to hide the fact she has no parents in her life. The only person she could trust is her friend Nelly who has high hopes for Myra. When Myra's hope meter is draining, Nelly tries to bring it back up by offering her best friend a website that could help you find anyone. Myra takes new risks and ends up falling in the deep end of the water hoping she'll come back up. Will her plan to find her real mother and still love the one that took her out of her misery work or will she drown in her pool of complete chaos?

The Teen Bill of Responsibilities is based on a single premise: If you have rights, you have responsibilities. It is intended to be used as a workbook. The Bill of Responsibilities books, as well as the course, are based on the Socratic Method. That is, questions are asked and the reader fills in the answer. This allows readers and students to come to their own conclusions and realizations at their own pace. Because of this unique presentation, the answers to each question will be different for each person, depending on his or her own experiences. This also makes the learning experience more relevant because the answers - and, therefore, the understanding, or meaning, derived from those answers - will be based on the readers' experiences and not the author's.

"Lizzy and the Light Below" gives mothers a beautiful tool for explaining and celebrating their daughters' first menstruation. Going beyond the important message that menstruation is a natural process and a sign of good health and fertility, this story tells how a girl named Lizzy--who has just had her first period--accidentally journeys to a friendly otherworld where she learns that human culture originated from the earliest women's understanding of their menstruation--from their simple mathematics of counting the moon's phases to their development of the earliest religious beliefs and practices, and more. Her otherworld guide, Luciela, The Keeper of the Light Below, tells her that, now that she is a Changing Girl, her resepectful attention to her body, feelings, and thoughts during menstruation can be a way for her to stay true to her dreams, revitalize her relationships, and renew the world. The book is written to be read aloud, but could be given to a girl to read alone. To provide mothers with background for the book's historical and anthropological claims, the third edition includes an introduction that condenses a part of the author's doctoral studies.

There's a lot that comes with being a teenager and dealing with all the stuff thrown at you. You have to navigate friendships, school, parents, your hopes and dreams for the future, and learning about yourself. When you throw trying to live for God into the mix, it takes everything to another level Whew Well, despite the challenges of life, you can follow God's word, embrace your identity as His child, stand out of the crowd, and let your light shine. After all, you are a Destined D.I.V.A. This is your book. You may use it as part of a Destined D.I.V.A. group or you may use it all by yourself. It's designed to help you read more of the bible, learn more about God, and learn more about yourself. You'll read it, write in it, and hopefully share some of what's inside with your friends. And the good thing is you can always revisit the information inside of it. Visit The Destined D.I.V.A. website at www.thedestineddivas.com. There's a virtual hangout just for you

Welcoming Womanhood is a beautiful book about the transition from girl into young woman. It challenges us to acknowledge how amazing our bodies are and to develop a positive image of ourselves. The perfect book for girls, filled with information that is clear and stunningly visual, helping to make our wonderfully intricate bodies easier to understand. Welcoming Womanhood covers the changes of adolescence, the menstrual cycle, feminine hygiene and ideas on looking after yourself during your cycle. There are also sections to plan for menarche, share stories and become familiar with your body through a cycling journal. A must have book for girls who are yet to start their period and for girls who already have. The perfect gift for girls in your life.

"Life of A Teenager" This book is to enlighten our youth, parents, family and friends of how having a good relationship of listening with our children, our youth will enhance family respect and values. To all of my little seeds that are maturing into the pebbles of life. I extend my wisdom, thoughts and prayers for teens and parents around the world to unite as family in growth and peace Above all my.....LOVE

The Destined D.I.V.A. Leader's Guide integrates practical life skills, group accountability, and biblical truths to help young women make positive decisions that are aligned with their identity as children of God. Teen girls are empowered through God's Word to stand out of the crowd, embrace their identity of disciples of Christ, and walk in God's love to let their light shine. The Destined D.I.V.A. lifestyle system teaches practical life skills rooted in God's Word on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, sexuality, anger management, goal setting, leadership, and more This interactive, ready-to-use curriculum is complete with 25 sessions that include scripture references, group discussions prompts, fun activities, and suggested prayers. With this system, leaders will encourage teen girls to grow in their spiritual identity as children of God. Learn more about The Destined D.I.V.A. Lifestyle System at www.thedestineddivas.com.

Klarner writes with honesty about her own struggles with shyness and social anxiety disorder. She encourages readers to break free from fears and inhibitions and to trust in God and His everlasting love and support.

This pocket book explains how adults can communicate with teenagers in a way that makes them likely to listen and react positively. It is packed with examples from day-to-day life, and has chapter summaries for easy reference. Topics include maintaining boundaries, avoiding conflict, and how to stop nagging and shouting.