Teen Girls

An eighth grader dares to direct the school play. Can she handle her cast of peers? Aimi Wilby loves theater and writing. With the spring play coming up, the budding author is thrilled to be assigned as an assistant director. Diligent Aimi can’t believe it when her teacher abruptly quits, and she is chosen to write and direct the entire production. Aimi refuses to be deterred even when she loses her mentor, her cast members fight, the school administrators prove apathetic, and parents are constantly overbearing. However, what the intrepid teenager fears most is that she will disappoint ...

“You say you want this,” Ivan breathed. I looked up at him, heat filling my body. “You show me, say my name.” He’d seen the video—the video I forgot all about! “Ivan, I—” “Nyet,” he hissed. “No excuses. You belong to Alexei. I cannot have you, Julie.” “Ivan, please—” “You cannot do this thing you say today,” Ivan said, and there was a thread of pleading under the rasp in his voice. “You cannot give this to anyone but Alexei.” “I already have,” I said, defiantly staring up at him. “I gave it to you. You just haven’t claimed it yet...” Julie's...

Dreams are for rich people. At least, that's what Mom always says. Dreams never put food on the table, but hard work did. For years I’ve watched her work herself to the bone, fighting every day just to make ends meet. I used to be content with spending all of my time on school and work, preparing for the future that my mom never had. But ever since I met Zach, I can't help wanting more. Every minute with him feels like a dream, and I can't help worrying I'll wake up one morning and find that the fairytale has come to an end. But Zach is a lot more than just some gorgeous rich guy who ...

Want to know if that special guy is really crush-worthy? Or how to keep peace on Planet Friendship? The Girls' Life Guide to Growing Up, from the editors of the popular , will fill you in on all the details girls like you need, from parent problems and friendship drama to body image and secret crushes.

Anise can't wait to spend the summer before her senior year surfing and hanging out on the beach with friends. Santa Cruz is more than her home - it's her heart. But when her aunt is in a serious car accident, Anise must say goodbye to California to go help care for her three young cousins in Nebraska - the last place Anise wants to be. As much as she loves her family, it's hard to put her past behind her when she's living in the childhood house of the mother who abandoned her.

"Survive and Thrive" is a complete, straightforward, easy, and inclusive guide to support and motivate teen girls on their brave path to adulthood. It covers all the emergency topics, including sensitive subjects like love life, menstruation, or dealing with moments when going gets really tough. The focus of the book is personal development and building a diverse and healthy image of the world through understanding how it works and why it works this way. Get to know the eight most common challenges of growing up to face them with confidence: Identity: Recognize, accept, and appreciate ...

Are you tired of seeing your teenage child struggle with anxiety, depression, and a lack of resilience? Are you a concerned parent or guardian witnessing the struggles your teenager faces in today's fast-paced world? The pressures of academics, social interactions, and the ever-growing influence of technology can take a heavy toll on the well-being of teenagers today. But you can change that. If you want to put an end to the overwhelming challenges your teenager faces, and empower them with the essential tools they need for a happier and healthier life, then you need to read this book! In ...

The Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women is a fairly typical all-girls school - that is, it would be if every school taught advanced martial arts in PE and the latest in chemical warfare in science, and students received extra credit for breaking CIA codes in computer class. The Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses, but it's really a school for spies.

The Valentine Adventures of the Clever Black Kids Detective ClubIntroducing the newest collection of short stories for kids ages 8-12, "The Clever Black Kids Detective Club Valentine Adventures"! These engaging and captivating stories are written especially for children aged 8-12 and are full of relatable, inspiring, and empowering tales that can help shape young minds. Join the Clever Black Kids Detective Club on new exciting adventures as they learn valuable lessons about understanding identity, building self-esteem, and helping others. INSIDE THE BOOK Engaging and captivating stories ...

When the government disappears someone she loves, rescue is the only option. Estelle won the right to a simpler life at the edge of bright glittering New City. She is a celebrity dissident, tolerated by the Congloms, acclaimed by the youth of the city, and living the life of her dreams. Parties, pretty clothes, William, it’s all good. Or is it? Maybe it’s all a facade. Safe from a distance. And probably can’t last. Because the government won’t let her win. And when someone she loves disappears, Estelle fully learns the heavy cost of her defiance. An exciting and dramatic coming of ...

Lacey and her friends begin to plan how to return the riviere to the castle and bring back the light. However, Lacey still feels there is something terribly wrong, but meanwhile, she finds many dark secrets of her real parents and how the kingdom came to be in darkness. Can she use this knowledge to save Matt, defeat the evil in the kingdom, and bring the light back to this dimension?

Having triumphed in the War Game, Lilly, Welf, and Mikoto have forged new bonds with each other and with Bell, and the new-and-improved Hestia Familia is feeling distinctly more familial. But when Bell has to venture into the pleasure quarter of Orario to come to Mikoto's aid, he's soon tangled up in more intrigue than he bargained for. Ishtar Familia owns the night here, and none of Bell's experience can prepare him for their courtesan wiles!

Everyone knows that if you want a Christmas wish to come true, you go to Garland, Maine, and make a wish as the star is placed on top of the tree in Cider Center. And this year, I made an impossible wish–that all of my friends and I would fall in love before the holiday was over.

"We did not risk death to come to the United States. There were no guarantees of anything. There were no promises. We risked death for a CHANCE." – Hung Quan, Muoi's brother. Finalist for the Oklahoma Book Awards in 2022 and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in 2023, The Chance tells the story of Muoi Quan. At age nine, she watches in horror as Saigon falls to the Communists. A year later, the military invades her home and destroys her family's business. At age eleven, an escape attempt to China ends in Hanoi at the end of a rifle. When her older brother has the chance to leave ...

"The Puberty For Tween Girls: The Only Book You Need to Understand, Love & Praise Your Changing Body" is the ultimate guide that empowers young girls with practical knowledge, body positivity, and emotional tools to understand and confidently navigate the enigma of puberty. It's a conversation starter, a companion, and an empowering reference for every tween girl.

The teen years are challenging ones in an individual’s development, especially for girls. The teen years are pivotal as those are the years when girls can either get tripped up -- by making huge mistakes -- or move up -- by excelling academically. Black teen girls in particular often experience even greater challenges because of the negative messages, labels, and images perpetuated by media, music videos, and popular culture. Rather than boost the confidence of black teen girls, these negative messages can adversely affect their self-esteem and their concept of self-worth. Low self-esteem...

Mia Corvere has found her place among the Blades of Our Lady of Blessed Murder, but many in the Red Church hierarchy think she’s far from earned it. Plying her bloody trade in a backwater of the Republic, she’s no closer to ending the men who destroyed her familia; in fact, she’s told directly that Consul Scaeva is off limits. But after a deadly confrontation with an old enemy, Mia's suspicions about the Red Church’s true motives begin to grow.

Strike Up a Conversation with Anyone, Connect to Others on a Deeper Level, and Establish Stronger Relationships It can be hard to know how to start or maintain a conversation, especially with people we don't know very well. It's not always easy to know what to say in social situations, and sometimes it feels like everyone else around us seems to have a better handle on conversation than we do. We've all been there before. You meet someone new and you're not sure what to say, so you end up saying nothing at all. This can make it difficult to form new relationships or strengthen existing ones...

As women, we learn how to master the masquerade. We are taught to conceal our scars and hide our pain. We are encouraged to keep secrets and keep others far away and not to let anyone too close for fear that they might detect the damage buried beneath. Dear Young Woman was written by women who are determined to change this narrative. The authors of this book are from different parts of the globe, but together they stand to collectively remove their masks and speak their truth. The testimonies in this book range from molestation, to failed marriages, suicide attempts, life as a side chick, ...

Can Aimi and her new high school classmates compete against teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams board the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi struggles to lead her team with a mentor who has a different agenda. Will Aimi sacrifice her integrity to win at all cost? Can she keep her team's best interest in mind? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia ...