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Kenna, an aspirational teen guru, wanders destitute across the stars as he tries to achieve his parents' ambition to advise the celestial elite. Everything changes when Kenna wins a free dinner at The Sol Majestic, the galaxy's most renowned restaurant, giving him access to the cosmos's one-percent. His dream is jeopardized, however, when he learns his highly-publicized "free meal" risks putting The Sol Majestic into financial ruin. Kenna and a motley...
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"Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way, with concrete examples from Kitty's youth, prompts inspired by questions teens have asked her and comprehensive...
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Calder Academy volume 1
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"Most schools are about being the best. This school? It's about being the worst. Calder Academy is where the rogue paranormals go. The ones who break the rules or lose control. And when that happens for vamps, werewolves, witches, and dark fae? It gets pretty freaking scary. I should know. Because I'm trapped here. Look, every seventeen-year-old girl thinks their mom is a tyrant. But mine just happens to run Calder Academy, which paints a giant target...
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William Cobb's first novel in nine years is a brilliant, quirky, highly readable story as compelling as it is original. Its main characters journey on parallel quests: Lester Ray, a fourteen-year-old boy who was deserted by his mother when he was a baby and has now escaped his abusive alcoholic father, and Minnie, a woman who was abandoned by her Gypsy family of migrant fruit pickers when she was eleven. The novel interweaves their searches for families...
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Here and Queer is a helpful, friendly guide full of support and advice about living your best queer life, written for girls.
This vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest version of yourself! A celebration of the gift of queerness, it's packed full of heartfelt advice, comforting stories, and stylish illustrations, and will give you the tools you need to explore your...
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The ultimate LGBTQ parenting handbook, guiding parents and caregivers through transformative steps of Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love so they can support their teen with open arms and hearts.
Your kid just came out to you, and amid the flurry of emotion or worry you might feel, you know you would do anything to protect their health and happiness. And you are not alone! Heather Hester, coach, advocate, and host of the #1 rated podcast, Just...
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Todo comienza con el hallazgo de un manuscrito inédito de Mark Twain, del que es imposible validar su autenticidad. En él, el autor narra los verdaderos eventos ocurridos en la isla Sny, en los capítulos 13 al 18 de Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer. La necesidad de escribirlos obedeció a un deber moral con sus dos amigos de infancia, John Brigs y Will Bowen, quienes inspiraron los personajes de Joe Harper y Huckleberry Finn. En esta historia, el personaje...
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The unknown world of boys has been a problem that has plagued girl-kind for many a century. What do you say to them? Which ones should you avoid? And what is going on in that little brain of theirs when they look at you? If only they came with a manual or something...Well now they do! A lovely step by step guide that's split into easy stages, taking you from finding the right kind of boy for you right up to ending a relationship and starting all over...
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Rosa es una mula que pasa de amo en amo, pues parece que es demasiado testaruda y caprichosa como para obedecerle a uno solo por mucho tiempo. ¿Pero y si de verdad lo que ella quisiera es ayudarles a resolver sus problemas? Este relato habla sobre la importancia de escuchar, de la empatía y de valorar lo que otros tienen para aportarnos, ahora en una nueva edición en tapa dura con ilustraciones de Julian Ariza
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"Parenting Adolescents" is a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the tumultuous teenage years. From understanding the intricacies of adolescent brain development to fostering healthy communication, setting boundaries, and navigating technological challenges, this book offers practical strategies for supporting your teenager's emotional, social, and academic growth. With insights on managing stress, addressing risky behaviors, and nurturing...
12) Who We Are
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In the tapestry of humanity, there exists a multitude of experiences, each thread weaving a unique narrative of resilience, identity, and advocacy. The stories you are about to encounter are a celebration of these threads, a collection of voices that rise above the ordinary, each one echoing with the resonance of inspiration.These are the stories of young individuals, navigating the complexities of life in diverse corners of the world. From the bustling...
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Un hombre mayor ha visto pasar los años a las orillas del río que le dio todo: protección, alimento, compañía y algo aún más importante, le ayudó a comprender el sentido de su existencia. Cuando se acerca su muerte, el hombre y su gato, que envejeció junto con él, se embarcan por el río, y este los lleva a los pasajes más significativos de su vida, que ocurrieron precisamente a lo largo de su extensa ribera. Aventuras, peligros, encuentros...
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Una nave espacial, proveniente de un lejano y desconocido planeta, aterriza en la Tierra. Sus tripulantes, tres enigmáticos extraterrestres, se pasean por todos los rincones: las grandes ciudades, los sitios arqueológicos, las selvas, incluso, el Polo Norte, registrando con sus cámaras nuestras 'extrañas costumbres'. Es un divertido libro para primeros lectores que, con maravillosas ilustraciones y un texto gracioso, nos muestra lo realmente raros...
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"Hannah Taylor has lived in her best friend Braelyn's shadow all through high school. But when she meets Seth, the handsome and charming newcomer, she wonders if, for once, she might finally be in the spotlight. Until Braelyn and Seth meet, and Brae sweeps his attention away as only she can. Hannah is left to watch the first boy she's ever truly liked date not only someone else, but her best friend. When Seth unexpectedly breaks up with Brae months...
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Best friends Liv and Morgan are dating brothers, Nathan and Clay. On their way home from a party in Clay's convertible, four lives change forever in a sudden impact, a screech of brakes, and shattering glass. Liv wakes up in the hospital, confused when people call her Morgan. But when the bandages come off her face, it's Morgan's face in the mirror. Morgan always seemed to have the perfect life, but as Liv tries to fit herself into Morgan's world,...
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The Way of the Warrior Mama shows parents how to protect their teenage daughter and conquer their own fears in raising her.
If you are a mom, you are worried about your daughter surviving the adolescent years safe and sound. In a culture that encourages kids to be sexy long before they reach puberty, and when one in four college women report surviving rape or attempted rape and one in ten high school girls is the victim of date rape, the prospect...
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Seriously folks, our kids are in crisis!
They are more lonely, mentally ill, and prone to self-harm and suicide than ever in our history. Researchers estimate they are three years behind socially and emotionally and not prepared to take on the rigors of high school and life beyond. The best way to ensure your child will thrive is to get ahead of the game and parent for mental fitness. In this book, Dr. Hoy shares his mental fitness framework developed...
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Are you ready to embark on the most exhilarating adventure of your life? "How to Thrive in Your Teens" is the ultimate companion to help you navigate the teenage years with poise, resilience, and self-assurance. Tailored for teen girls, this survival guide is your trusted friend through every twist and turn of adolescence. This book dives into all the essential aspects of being a teen girl. Whether you're wrestling with understanding yourself, forging...