Girls & Women - Teens

Being a girl in today's world is hard enough. With social media constantly projecting an unrealistic image of "perfection" and unrealized happiness, girls face an uphill battle in their mind as they try to navigate their current world.Being a black girl today is even...

A companion to The Fangirl's Guide to the Universe, this guided journal by Sam Maggs includes prompts, interviews, and illustrations to help you get in touch with your dreams, plans, and faves. Fandom is an excellent way to discover who you really are. Your...

McNeil Island in Washington state was the home of the last prison island in the US, accessible only by air or sea. It was also home to about fifty families, including Colleen Frakes' when she was growing up. Colleen's parents--like nearly everyone else on...

Deep Dark Blue is more than a memoir about sexual assault. It's about breaking boundaries but also setting them. It's about learning to trust your instincts. It's a story of survival, resilience, and finally, finding your joy. I want to be in the Air...

Weaving events, quotations, personalities, and commentary into a page-turning narrative, Penny Colman's Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony vividly portrays a friendship that changed history. In the Spring of 1851 two women met on a street corner in Seneca Falls, New York--Elizabeth Cady...

Serita Jakes adapts her bestselling The Princess Within message for teen girls, offering young women hope and a new understanding of their true beauty in God's eyes.Author: Serita Ann JakesISBN-10: 0764212044ISBN-13: 9780764212048Publisher: Bethany House PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x...

Mayim Bialik, Jeopardy! host and star of The Big Bang Theory, puts her Ph.D. to work as she talks to teens about the science of growing up and getting ahead. A must-have book for all teenage girls. Growing up as a girl in today's...

Updated Content, including three new chapters! Make healthy decisions in the face of peer pressure, have strong relationships with family and friends, and respect and love yourself for who you are. In My Feet Aren't Ugly, teen mentor Debra Beck provides sometimes funny and...

If we live according to the gospel, we're going to make waves. Why? Because the way of Christ is countercultural. It doesn't go with the flow, compromise on truth, or stay silent in the face of injustice--so neither can we. No matter how young...

The Book of Numbers continues the historical narrative in Exodus, the story of God's people newly freed from Egypt's shackles and wandering toward the promised land. Numbers is a story of wilderness wandering, but it's also a story of God's presence among His beloved....

In this book, Vedant has put together eight simple yet highly effective Kung Fu techniques to help protect oneself from the unfortunate possibility of assault. This topical guide addresses: - Issues of sexual and physical assault against young women in relation to the 'Everyone's...

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...

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...