Jerry Renault is forced into a psychological showdown with Trinity School's gang leader, Archie Costello, for refusing to be bullied into selling chocolates for the annual fund raising.

Bullies aren't always enemies, sometimes they can be close friends. But what can a kid do when speaking up may ruin a cherished friendship? There are several approaches that can be taken, from speaking with the friend about his behavior to buddying up and more. With these savvy tips provided in a sensitive manner, kids will learn how to influence others for the better.

Wanting to be accepted by peers is a natural part of children's social development. Yet kids can be overly influenced by what "friends" think of them or urge them to do. Through simple language and engaging illustrations, this book explains the concept of peer pressure. It encourages a solid sense of self-identity-or "elf-identity"-and teaches kids how to say "No."

Mr. Yes could do a lot of different, funny things...but he'd never learned how to say no. Even though it made him unhappy, he would reluctantly agree to do things because he would say yes even though he really wanted to say no. One day, the unexpected happened and Mr. Yes found a powerful, new voice. So what about you? Have you ever smiled and said yes when what you really wanted to say was no? This is a fun story for readers of all ages about the...

"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate 'no.' The backmatter...

Discusses how stress affects teenagers and the different ways it can be managed. New in this fourth edition, a chapter on taming digital tigers, an expanded section on mindfulness, all-new illustrations, tips for finding help online, and more.

Author Walter Dean Myers describes his childhood in Harlem in the 1940s and 1950s, discussing his loving stepmother, his problems in school, his reasons for leaving home, and his beginnings as a writer.

Becoming part of a gang happens-but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be a gang member through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to freedom, and find out more about what causes young people to join gangs in this open, sensitive, and informative...

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of a methamphetamine addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of methamphetamine abuse and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.