“In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect Union here in America.” –Congressman John Lewis […]
It’s Your Universe by Ashely Eckstein Ashley shares her own life lessons, as well as lessons from iconic Disney characters, as a way to inspire girls to create big dreams and work to make them a reality. Deep Dark Blue by Polo Tate A YA memoir of sexual abuse in the Air Force academy, and the author’s survival and healing. The If […]
Girls Resist! by Kaelyn Rich An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, […]
Google It: A History of Google by Anna Crowley Redding Think. Invent. Organize. Share. Don’t be evil. And change the world. Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea: They were going to organize the world’s information. From that one deceptively simple goal, they created one of the most influential and innovative […]
Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend by Karen Blumenthal Bonnie and Clyde may be the most notorious–and celebrated–outlaw couple America has ever known. This is the true story of how they got that way. Bonnie and Clyde: we’ve been on a first name basis with them for almost a hundred years. Immortalized in movies, songs, and pop culture […]
The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl: On Love, Body Image, School, and Making It Through Life by Christina De Witte Presents a guide to navigating young adulthood for girls, providing advice on such topics as body image, fashion, nutrition, cyberbullying, and self-acceptance.
Just as You Are by Michelle Skeen Stop comparing yourself to others–you‘re special just as you are!” That’s the message psychologist Michelle Skeen and her daughter, Kelly Skeen, instill in teen readers with this unique self-help guide. With this fun and engaging book, teens will learn how to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and […]
Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America edited by Amy Reed In this collection of essays, young adult authors explore their experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America. They explore themes on the intersection of race and gender; women and weight; first sexual experience; the devastation […]
Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration by Rose Brock (ed.) A collection of essays and original stories by some of today’s most influential young adult authors that speaks directly to teens on how to find hope and comfort in today’s turbulent society.
Live Fearless: A Call to Power, Passion, and Purpose by Sadie Robertson Are you tired of the struggle? Tired of fear, loneliness, anxiety, and not knowing who you are or what you’re meant to do? You don’t have to struggle anymore! In [this book], bestselling author and star of Dancing with the Stars Sadie Robertson shares her story of overcoming […]
