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I'll be the one / by Lee, Lyla.;
Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn't dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn't call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she's about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like herLSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Korean Americans; Teenage girls; Obesity in adolescence; Popular music; Asian Americans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Better with books : 500 diverse books to ignite empathy and encourage self-acceptance in tweens and teens / by Hart, Melissa,1970-author.; Draper, Sharon M.(Sharon Mills),writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends-such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia-characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers' lives. Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books-all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Reading lists are organized around: Adoption and foster care; Body image; Immigration; Learning challenges; LGBTQIA+ youth; Mental health; Nature and environmentalism; Physical disability; Poverty and homelessness; Race and ethnicity; Religion and spirituality"--
Subjects: Teenagers; Children; Empathy in children.; Self-acceptance in adolescence.; Parent and child.; Books and reading.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Assassination generation : video games, aggression, and the psychology of killing / by Grossman, Dave,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Aggressiveness in adolescence.; Homicide; Video games; Video games; Violence in video games; Violence; Youth and violence.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Heartstopper. [graphic novel] / by Oseman, Alice,author,illustrator.;
"Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom.But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever."--Back cover.
Subjects: Gay comics.; Graphic novels.; High schools; Boys; Gays; Love in adolescence; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Heartstopper. [graphic novel] / by Oseman, Alice,author,illustrator.;
Subjects: Gay comics.; Graphic novels.; High schools; Boys; Gays; Love in adolescence; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Level 13 : a slacker novel / by Korman, Gordon.;
Cameron is playing video games online for an audience (and money), but the club he created to keep his parents off his back, the Positive Action Group, keeps getting in the way. With meetings, fund-raisers, and his friends asking him for plans and girlfriend advice, not to mention Elvis the beaver returning, all Cameron wants to do is to conquer the infamous level 13!LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Video gamers; Parent and child; Social action; Responsibility; Friendship in adolescence; Middle schools;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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Your life, your way : skills to help teens manage emotions and build resilience / by Ciarrochi, Joseph,author.; Hall, Katharine(Illustrator),illustrator.; Hayes, Louise L.,author.;
"Building on the success of The Thriving Adolescent and Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, psychologists and teen experts Louise Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi show teens how to face common daily challenges-including bullying; feeling lonely, depressed, or anxious; failing school; achieving peak performance in sports; and much more. With this fun and illustrated guide, teen readers will find solid and actionable skills to help them overcome these challenges, increase psychological flexibility, and achieve their goals"--Provided by publisher.Ages 14-18.
Subjects: Emotions in adolescence; Youth; Youth;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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ADHD for dummies / by Strong, Jeff,author.; MacHendrie, Carol,author.;
Subjects: Attention-deficit disorder in adolescence.; Attention-deficit disorder in adults.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit-disordered children.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Mother-daughter book camp / by Frederick, Heather Vogel.;
Emma, Jess, Megan, Becca, and Cassidy go to Camp Lovejoy in New Hampshire to serve as counselors and when some of the young campers are stricken with homesickness, the friends decide to start a summer camp book club.LSC
Subjects: Interpersonal relations in adolescence; Camps; Clubs; Books and reading; Homesickness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Heartstopper. by Oseman, Alice.;
Grades 10-12.Ages 14-18.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Romance comic books, strips, etc.; High schools; Teenage boys; Gay teenagers; Love in adolescence; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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