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Discusses many matters that are not often presented in guides to writing and publishing, such as the importance of mentors and critique groups, as well as courses and extracurricular activities that can be of great help to the up-and-coming teen author. The book explores various writing careers and the basics of publishing and marketing, including how to write query letters.

"Although shyness is a very common trait and almost everyone experiences it at some level, it's often misunderstood. That's because few of us ask about the frustration, anxiety, pain, and triumphs in the life of a shy person. These experiences remain hidden, and shy people may feel that nobody wants to know what's going on in their hearts, minds, and souls. Their silence often isolates them. In Shyness: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Bernardo J. Carducci...

Provides practical information on living with diabetes, discussing what the disease is, how to manage it, treatment options, and related issues.

An information guide to the most common medical conditions that adolescents face today and the medications commonly prescribed to treat those conditions. Seeks to enable young people to be more involved in the medication decisions related to their care, making them aware of the choices open to them as well as the associated benefits and risks that accompany the use of the drugs. Provides basic informative descriptions for anyone interested in knowing...

When it comes to sex and relationships, it is often difficult to find reliable information. Yet everyone has questions and needs information on these important topics. Young people should have access to facts in order to make their own decisions about their sexuality and sexual health.
In this significantly revised edition of Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide, L. Kris Gowen discusses the choices teens can make regarding sexual activity—from...

Addresses adolescent concerns about not conforming to often unrealistic ideas of what is attractive or acceptable.

Introduces the concepts of bigotry and intolerance, explains how they can be expressed by bigoted individuals and hate groups, details some of the types of bigotry, and discusses how to cope with discrimination.

"Looks at the various reasons why young people experiment with drugs and alchohol and the consequences of doing so"--P. 4 of cover.

Explains what food allergies are, how food allergy sufferers can become their own advocates, and how to cook well and live well with dietary restrictions.

While medical conditions that affect large populations are familiar to most people, there are lesser-known afflictions that do not get attention simply due to the fewer number of those affected. Literature and online resources about these conditions are not only limited but primarily aimed at adults. Consequently, teens who are susceptible to these disorders are often unable to find information that speaks directly to them, which can prove both frustrating...

"In Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Randall Bonser explores the history, evolution, diversification, and impact of these storytelling forms. This book looks at the origins of illustrated stories and how they have evolved over the decades."

Provides strategies, tool, and resources to help readers cope with sexual violence, and outlines ways in which they can get the help they need.