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By Charles Montpetit. 1995
A collection of true stories, written by some of Canada's best writers, about "the first time" -- their first sexual…
encounter. The writers include Brian Doyle, W.P. Kinsella, and Julie Lawson. Descriptions of sex. Junior high and older. 1995.By Sharlene Azam. 2001
Author Sharlene Azam is the founder of "Reluctant Hero", a magazine for and by teenaged girls that discusses everything from…
body image to boys. It can be tough being a teenaged girl, and Azam provides advice and information to guide you through what can be a traumatic and turbulent time. This is a book that reminds young women that, in spite of all that goes on in their lives - good and bad - they are not alone. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.By Karen Gravelle, Jennifer Gravelle. 1997
Karen Gravelle and her 15-year-old niece, Jennifer, look at physical, emotional and social changes, as well as other issues associated…
with menstruation. The book seeks to ease the confusion many teenage girls might feel, and celebrates the new sense of maturity their period can bring.By Ann Heron. 1995
Young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four describe how they came to realize that they were gay, how…
they explained their sexual orientation to their families and friends, and how their lives have been affected by their sexuality. Adults who work with young people in any capacity, as well as heterosexual young adults, will benefit from reading the book. For senior high and older readers. 1994, 1995.By Matthew Whyman. 1999
Provides down-to-earth and reassuring advice to help you through your parents' divorce. Drawing on letters and interviews with teenagers who…
have experienced their parents' divorcing, this guide offers advice on how to cope, from the first realization that things are seriously wrong, to dealing with the upheaval of the split and life in a divided family. Junior High. 1999.By Ed Hines Helen. 2000
In this text, young women talk about their experiences when their parents separate. Subjects covered include the initial distress at…
finding out but also the relief at the end of years of arguments. These stories are sometimes angry, heartbreaking and moving. Junior and senior high readers.By Jane Wagnorn. 1996
Relationships: with boyfriends, parents, sisters, brothers, friends and strangers. Relationships that work, are hard to handle, make you happy or…
drive you nuts. Better than your best friend's diary, "Through thick and thin" reveals what young women today really think about the relationships in their lives.By Nikki Tate. 2018
Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music…
played and favourite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season. Grades 4-7. 2018.By Alison Matthews-David, Serah-Marie McMahon. 2019
The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could…
fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style. Historical examples like the tragic “Radium Girl” watchmakers and mercury-poisoned “Mad Hatters,” along with more recent factory accidents, raise discussion of unsafe workplaces—where those who make the clothes are often fashion’s first victims. Co-authored by a scholar in the history of textiles and dress with the founder of WORN Fashion Journal, this book is equal parts fab and frightening: a stylishly illustrated mash-up of STEAM content, historical anecdotes, and chilling stories. Nonfiction features including sidebars, sources, an index, and a list of further reading will support critical literacy skills and digging deeper with research on this topic. Winner of the 2020 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction.By Nikki Grimes. 2019
In her own voice, acclaimed author and poet Nikki Grimes explores the truth of a harrowing childhood in a compelling…
and moving memoir in verse. Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night - and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's notebooks were her most enduing companions. In this accessible and inspiring memoir that will resonate with young readers and adults alike, Nikki shows how the power of those words helped her conquer the hazards - ordinary and extraordinary - of her life.By Kira Vermond, Clayton Hanmer. 2020
Fads and trends: How do they start? Why do they spread? And how deep can their impact be? Although trends…
might seem trivial, if you dig deeper, you’ll find that our desire to chase the next big thing can have an even bigger impact than expected. Established middle-grade author Kira Vermond and cartoonist Clayton Hanmer team up in this fun and accessible nonfiction look at fads. In four short chapters, the book explores what a fad is, how the latest crazes catch on, and what makes us jump on the bandwagon. Finally, it looks at the fascinating and even frightening effects of fads both modern and historic. Who knew the beaver pelt craze in 17th century Europe would change ecosystems, start wars, and disrupt life as people knew it? Comic-strip illustrations, an upbeat tone, and reader-friendly text make this a fun and timely tool for young readers who are building critical-thinking skills in the age of fake news and a world gone viral.By Ellen Hopkins, Hannah Moskowitz, Stephanie Kuehnert, Amy Reed, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Martha Brockenbrough, Maurene Goo, Julie Murphy, Alexandra Duncan, Brandy Colbert, Aisha Saeed, Jaye Robin Brown, Sona Charaipotra, Amber Smith, Sandhya Menon, Nina LaCour, Christine Day, Anna-Marie McLemore, Ilene I. W. Gregorio, Somaiya Daud, Tracy Deonn. 2018
A collection of essays from twenty-one Young Adult authors exploring their experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in…
America. Includes an editor's note identifying a few essays that deal with sensitive subject matter. Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2018By Erica Moroz, Diane Guerrero. 2018
Actress from Orange Is the New Black reflects back on her parents' deportation to Colombia and what it was like…
growing up in Boston without them. Guerrero discusses the struggles of undocumented immigrants and suggests ways to help. For grades 6-9. 2018By Ariel Henley. 2021
There was danger in the kind of beauty I was desperate to achieve. At only eight months old, identical twin…
sisters Ariel and Zan Henley were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome—a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins known to survive it. Growing up, Ariel and her sister endured numerous medical procedures to keep them alive. Doctors expanded the twins' skulls and broke bones to make room for their growing organs. After each surgery, the sisters felt like strangers to each other, unable to recognize themselves in the mirror. Their case attracted international attention. A French fashion magazine said Ariel and Zan "resembled the works of Picasso," as if they were abstract paintings, not girls just trying to survive. Later, plastic surgeons cut and trimmed and tugged their faces toward a tenuous aesthetic ideal. The girls dreamed of appearing "beautiful" but would settle for "normal." Fighting for acceptance was a daily chore. Between besting middle school bullies, becoming a cheerleader in high school, and finding her literary voice in college, Ariel learned to navigate a beauty-obsessed world with a facial disfigurement to become the woman she is today. From a resonant new voice, here is an unforgettable young adult memoir about beauty, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to put your life—and yourself—back together, time and time againBy Kerrie Logan Hollihan. 2019
Uncovers the mysteries behind unearthed human mummies from around the globe, from mutilated bodies preserved in Irish bogs to sacrificed…
children entombed in an Incan burial site on a mountaintop. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2019By Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams, T. S. Abe. 2018
Introduction to a range of diverse and remarkable women in history from across the globe. Notable figures are grouped into…
five categories: reckless rebels, revelatory scholars, ruthless villains, restless artists, and relentless amazons. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2018By Heather Demetrios. 2018
Drawing from personal experiences, YA authors such as Becky Albertalli, Kekla Magoon, and Ibi Zoboi answer real letters from anonymous…
teens about the dark side of love: dating violence, break-ups, cheating, betrayals, and loneliness. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018By Deborah Heiligman. 2017
Presents the complex and enduring sibling relationship between Vincent and Theo van Gogh. Throughout his life, Theo supported his artistic…
but troubled older brother, Vincent, as a painter and as a man. The two remained close, even as hardships and health issues plagued them. For senior high and older readers. 2017By Arden Rose. 2017
Social media and lifestyle vlogger explains how to survive future adulthood, from paying the bills and grocery shopping to being…
in an actual relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2017By Eve Porinchak. 2017
On May 22, 1995, in the tight-knit community of Agoura Hills, a group of teen boys got in a backyard…
brawl that left one dead. The author recounts the trial and media circus that followed. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017