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The first time: true stories
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.Stories of my life
By Katherine Paterson. 2014
From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares…
the personal stories that inspired her children's books. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2014.Rebel, rogue, mischievous babe: stories about being a powerful girl
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.Ray Bradbury: master of science fiction and fantasy (Authors teens love)
By Wendy Mass. 2004
As a boy, Ray Bradbury had a wild and vivid imagination, which came in handy later when he became a…
science fiction and fantasy writer. Bradbury has written more than 500 literary works (beginning in 1938) including "The Martian chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451", which incorporate his love of outer space, magic, and mystery. Includes a time line, a list of selected works, a glossary, and a short interview with the writer. Grades 5-8. 2004.La famille racontée aux petits curieux
By Sylvie Baussier. 2007
S'insérant dans une collection proposant une réflexion philosophique sur des sujets susceptibles de rejoindre les jeunes lecteurs, ce titre s'interroge…
sur l'univers familial. En quatre chapitres (Une famille, qu'est-ce que c'est? - À chacun sa famille - Construire une famille - Nouvelles familles) sont ainsi passés en revue les différents types de famille, la signification qu'elle prend selon les cultures, la place qu'y occupent les enfants et plus. Années 1-3. 2007.How to write a journal (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
Writing is an important skill that you use every day: at school, with friends, at home - almost anywhere! This…
guide has tips and tricks that will help you become a writing expert and help you keep a journal, including writing about places, your opinions, events, and your wishes and dreams. Grades 2-4. c2011.How to write a book report (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
This guide includes tips and tricks for writing a book report. Covers the parts of a book reports, editing, writing…
about a non-fiction book, and how to include your own opinions. Grades 2-4. 2011.The period book: everything you don't want to ask (but need to know) (Youth project)
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.Une grand-mère, c'est fait pour
By Harriet Ziefert, Amanda Haley, Nathalie Chaput. 2006
"Une grand-mère, c'est fantastique ! Qu'elle te construise des châteaux de sable, te garde après l'école ou soit ton professeur…
de danse, il y a plein de raisons de l'aimer sans compter. Tu en trouveras bien d'autres qui caractérisent TA grand-mère dans ce livre." -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: 41 uses for a grandma.Two teenagers in 20: writings by gay and lesbian youth
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.Divorce & separation (Wise Guides Ser.)
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.What to expect when the new baby comes home (What to expect kids.)
By Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff. 2001
What do new babies look like? Why do new babies cry so much? And most importantly, why do new babies…
get so many presents? Angus the Answer Dog takes care of these questions and concerns from kids who have a new baby brother or sister. Grades P-2. 2001. (What to expect kids)Tu vas obéir?: petite conférence ((Les petites conférences).)
By Jean-Luc Nancy. 2014
Combien de fois des parents ou des professeurs excédés lancent-ils : Mais tu vas obéir à la fin ? Obéir…
n'est pas spontané ; le plus souvent, on ne sait pas pourquoi il le faut. Et peut-être ne le faut-il pas toujours. Peut-être que cette question signifie aussi : vas-tu faire ce qu'on t'ordonne sans savoir pourquoi ? N'y a-t-il pas des ordres injustes ? Pourquoi peut-on parler de désobéissance civile ? Années 3-6 et plus. 2014.The young writer's handbook
By Susan J Tchudi, Stephen Tchudi. 1984
Discusses journal, letter and creative writing as well as school reports and other factual pieces. Offers ideas for finding subjects,…
editing and getting published. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.Family fallout: young women talk about family break up
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.Through thick and thin: young women talk about relationships
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.Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and…
hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor projects including science experiments and crafts, fun activity suggestions, and inspiring stories of diverse historical and contemporary outdoorswomen (such as Arunima Sinha, the first amputee woman to summit Mount Everest; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; and Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod). The goal is to improve the quality of girls' outdoor time by increasing participation and independence, making them feel comfortable and safe, and giving them essential skills and knowledge. Charming and approachable, this book will encourage both reluctant campers and budding naturalists to go wild and embrace the outdoors.Up!: how families around the world carry their little ones
By Susan Hughes, Ashley Barron. 2017
Around the world, little ones are carried in many different ways: in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in…
baskets, and in loving arms. Depicts ten places around the world, from Afghanistan to northern Canada, Peru to West Africa, and in each place, a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling lovingly carries a baby. With various family configurations and settings ranging from a busy outdoor market to a high-rise apartment kitchen, the book also celebrates diversity. Grades P-2. 2017.Why do families change?: our first talk about separation and divorce (Just enough)
By Cindy Revell, Jillian Roberts. 2017
Get writing! (Dream it, do it!)
By Charlotte Guillain. 2014
This book teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an writer — and take steps to make their dreams…
come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking creatively will help your reader publish their own book in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to make a finished book to share with friends. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.