Girls & Women - Teens

What is feminism? Why does it still matter? What exactly does intersectionality mean? In order to answer these (and many other) questions, I Am a Feminist first examines the history of feminism and then addresses the issues girls and women continue to face today....

A searing poetic memoir and call to action from the bestselling and award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her...

2014 "Christian Retailing's Best" award winner So Long, Insecurity, Teen Edition is a teen version of the New York Times bestselling adult book, So Long, Insecurity by Beth Moore. This magazine-style book mixes words of wisdom from Moore with pictures, quizzes, surveys, scripture, and...

Do you ever feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? As a teen girl, you're under a lot of pressure. Mindfulness can help. Being You explores mindfulness as a simple but powerful way to center oneself and tap into one's own inner wisdom and strength. This...

Twenty-three stories about how ordinary girls with very different passions have become extraordinary women and made significant contributions to our world Women look to other women as role models and for inspiration. Seeing confidence, leadership, and accomplishments in other women helps a young woman...

There are things I feel every female should be taught as they grow into young women, things they will value their entire lives. It would seem like common sense that the most important and especially sensitive things females should know would come from the...

Every little girl goes through her princess phase, whether she wants to be Snow White or Cinderella, Belle or Ariel. But then we grow up. And life is not a fairy tale.Christine Heppermann's collection of fifty poems puts the ideals of fairy tales right...

Set off on a journey of self-love with this workbook for girls ages 12 to 16 Adolescence can be an exciting yet confusing time for teen girls, who often wrestle with insecurities as they try to figure out who they are and how they...

Sue Macy presents an engrossing and deeply researched account of women's baseball in A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League."Play ball!" yelled the umpires as the teams of the AAGPBL took the field in the tense, war-torn...

120 biographies of history-making women Explores ground-breaking achievements in politics, religion, science, art, music, literature, sports, education, civil rights, the military and more. From a scholar and researcher distilling and presenting the latest and most important information on the history of women in America...

Foreword by Jane Goodall Thirty inspiring stories of diverse women using geospatial technology to advance science and help resolve important issues facing the world. Like the first volume, Women and GIS, Volume 2: Stars of Spatial Science tells how 30 women in many different...

This book will be the only comprehensive and accessible guide for young women and girls who are or may be struggling with the physical, psychological, and social effects of endometriosis.Author: Tamer SeckinISBN-10: 168442366XISBN-13: 9781684423668Publisher: TurnerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2020Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x...

As a child, Laura Ingalls Wilder traveled across the prairie in a covered wagon. Her daughter, Rose, thought those stories might make a good book, and the two created the beloved Little House series. Sara Breedlove, the daughter of former slaves, wanted everything to...

Teenage girls are constantly told that they are broken - but they're not, and they don't need to be fixed.The Limited Edition Leader is for busy Generation X mums who want to raise their teenage daughters to be confident, resilient and self-aware. It draws...

A collection of eye-opening and inspirational wisdom for girls from some of today's most influential women, offering insights on being true to yourself, finding your voice, overcoming obstacles, and making a difference in the world. Today, it is more important than ever that girls...

"Powerful. . . . We love this book." --GLAMOUR "With delicacy and great empathy, Stone . . . prod[s] young readers to think of what better sort of girlhood is possible." --THE WASHINGTON POST A gorgeous, full-color oversized book about educating girls across the...

A collection of seventy-two poems written especially for girls ages twelve and up by the much-honored and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye. "A lovely, rich collection that promises to be a lasting companion for young writers."--School Library Journal (starred review)First love, friendship, school, family,...

The One and Only Girl's Guide to GreatnessDo you believe in wishes?Did you know you are made of stardust?Have you ever been curious about how you fit into this big old universe?Kidada Jones invites you to join School of Awake, where you will explore...

This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom. --Amy Poehler The definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age, with sage advice from a modern teenager and appealing to fans of Rookie. Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind...

Having withstood the horrors of Auschwitz and made it out alive, eighteen-year-old Elli is more than ready to leave behind the painful memories and start fresh in America. What she is not fully prepared for, though, are all the challenges of creating a new...

Find beauty. Find hope. Find your life of lovely. Annie F. Downs wants you to take each next step of life with excitement, heading forward with beauty and confidence. ​But what if the enemy is whispering lies that ​you are not smart enough, pretty...

For most of human history, the garments women wore under their clothes were hidden. The earliest underwear provided warmth and protection. But eventually, women's undergarments became complex structures designed to shape their bodies to fit the fashion ideals of the time. In the modern...

The title says it all: Bad Girls of Fashion explores the lives of ten famous women who have used clothing to make a statement, change perceptions, break rules, attract power, or express their individuality. Included are Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette, Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Madonna,...

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDEBOOK DESIGNED TO BRING OUT THE BOSS IN GIRLS BY GIVING THEM THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO TRANSFORM THEIR PASSIONS INTO A THRIVING BUSINESSWhether you already have an idea for a business or you're mulling how to turn the things...

An inspiration for any young person who loves the outdoors, wildlife, or science, A World of Her Own tells the stories of 24 brave women from different cultures, epochs, and economic backgrounds who have shared similar missions: to meet the physical and mental challenges...

Being a teenager is an exciting time. It's a time for exploring who you are and connecting with friends. This can also be a very confusing time filled with many questions that leave you unsure about where to go for answers. Friends might seem...

What does 'play like a girl' mean to you? Does it connotate positive or negative images? Photographer Adriane Costa asked young female athletes and their responses are inspiring.But if a picture is worth a thousand words, their actions speak volumes. Each of these talented...

March of the Suffragettes tells the forgotten, real-life story of "General" Rosalie Gardiner Jones, who in the waning days of 1912 mustered and marched an all-women army nearly 200 miles to help win support for votes for women. General Jones, along with her good...

In Twinning It, globally popular acrobatic duo and YouTube sensations Sam and Teagan Rybka share their life story to date, as well as lots of fun tips and advice for balancing family and friends with fitness goals, fashion, beauty and fun. Learn to navigate...

A collection of fierce, empowering poems by living, self-identified women writers intended for girls age 12-21. Full of advice, critique, reflection, commiseration, humor, sorrow and rage, this anthology includes poems by some of the most exciting female poets writing and performing today. Courage; Daring...

"Turning 18 is a huge milestone, and what better way to remember it than with our '18th Birthday Guest Book' - a keepsake memory journal with a fun and cool ice sheet-frozen cover!"Stepping into adulthood is a significant event, and our guest book is...

Amazing Overcomers are individuals that tried to follow the blueprint laid out by society but end up with heartbreak and pain in the process. They seek validation from others to determine their self-worth. They long for a sense of belonging and/or love.Author: Brenda StevensISBN-10:...

There are many different kinds of beauty in this world, but oftentimes, one sort is celebrated above the rest. This can lead us to assume we are not beautiful if we do not fit that one beauty type. The truth is, we are all...

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a doctor one day? Do you have a passion for math or science? Would you like to pursue an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)? If you answered yes to one of these questions, then this...

Music, sports, entertainment, and politics--from Hollywood to Washington there are prominent women making a mark on the world today. And a media-rich society chronicles their every move for fans to follow. But what does it mean to be a girl who follows God and...

Describes the daily lives, social roles, and contributions of women living during the Revolutionary period.Author: Linda Grant DepauwISBN-10: 0395701090ISBN-13: 9780395701096Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/1994Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.35h x 5.58w x 0.72dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 9.4Point Value: 10Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 59705 / Founding...

The seventh installment of Mountain Press�s state-by-state series for teen readers, Bold Women in California History reveals what women can do when they dare to be bold. From Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, to Yoshiko Uchida, Japanese internment camp survivor turned children�s...

Curiosity is hardwired in humanity. We have this innate need to question and seek after what we don't know or understand. In this 6-session study, delve into Scripture to explore how God created us to seek after Him--a God who desires to be found...

Gold Medal, 2018 IPPY Awards Silver medal, 2017 Foreword INDIES Awards An accessible primer for teens on history, current events, and essential issues through the lens of feminist theory and perspective. A book for all teens -- no matter what gender you are --...

If you know an aspirational teen who's destined for the big leagues, or if you just want to make sure you're doing everything right in today's weird economy, Girl Mogul is the perfect book to help. --Bustle Welcome to Girl Mogul! No matter who...

A feminist manifesto in graphic novel form that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. Illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that...

Why are women treated differently from men? What is feminism? Why is this movement such an important part of the history of civic rights, and why is it still important today? Feminism: The March Toward Equal Rights for Women invites middle and high schoolers...

What is it about girls that makes us want to be with a guy so badly we can't stand it? Are those crazy emotions normal? Are they okay? Is there a better way? Seriously--is it even possible to get to marriage without having your...

Passion and Purpose is a complete collection of all 75 beautiful stories created to inspire women everywhere to believe in the power of their dreams. This version of the book is without pictures of the doctors. These phenomenal women have experienced heartache and challenges...

After liberation from Auschwitz, fourteen-year-old Elli, her brother, and their mother attempt to rebuild their lives in Czechoslovakia. But it doesn't take long for Elli to realize that even though the war is over, anti-Semitism is not, so she and her family decide to...

Generation Girls is what happened when a special group of teenage girls were given an opportunity to shine.Award-winning Australian author, Tess Woods, mentored twelve teens from Ballajura Community College in 2017 through a creative writing programme.None of the students came from privilege, most of...

From lifestyle and fashion icon Lauren Conrad--#1 New York Times bestselling author of Lauren Conrad Celebrate and Lauren Conrad Style--comes a must-read guide how to feel and look your best.Filled with everything from tips on finding the right skin care regime to how to...

If you are looking for sound advice to help your teenage daughter navigate adolescence and become a successful adult, SavvyGirl Success: Planting the Seeds to Evolve into a Successful Whole Woman is the book for you. Dr. Eli Gasinu offers suggestions and guidance for...

On your journey to adulthood in today's challenging world, do you long for a coffee date with a big sister in Christ? Time to vulnerably discuss and find answers to so many of the things you need to know, but are not sure how...

Author and educator M.J. Fievre, BS Ed, and bestselling author Becca Anderson have teamed up in The Book of Awesome Black Women. In it, they share an uncensored history of the power of Black women like Sojourner Truth, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, Aretha Franklin,...