I like Kassidy Milton. There, I said it. She's funny, beautiful--even though she doesn't know it--and my favoirte kind of weird. But I can't tell if she's into me or just trying to get close to me for a chance with my famous twin brother instead. I mean, it has to be me. I am the better-looking one.

Chris Crutcher, author of young adult novels such as "Ironman" and "Whale Talk," as well as short stories, tells of growing up in Cascade, Idaho, and becoming a writer.

"This nonfiction book for teen readers is a guide to understanding mental health and coping with mental illness, trauma and recovery. It features real-life stories of resilient teens and highlights innovative approaches to mental-health challenges."-- Mental health is a complex issue. It affects everything that we do, but can be hard to talk about. Siebert shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness. She tells...

"The death of a friend is a wrenching event for anyone at any age and can spark feelings that range from sadness to guilt to anxiety. Teenagers especially need help coping with grief and loss. This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like "How should I be acting?" "How long will this last?" and "What if I can't handle my grief on my own?" The book also addresses the complicated emotions that can accompany the death of an acquaintance,...

Ben has had enough! Too many changes and too much sadness for one 12-year-old. With the loss of his father, he's run away from the children's home and has decided to stay put on the Circle Line in the London Underground, until he can decide what to do. But, he's realizing that it's no place for a child to be living, surrounded by worrying commuters, watchful guards, shifty gangs, and hiding in claustrophobic and dangerous tunnels to keep out of their...

ADHD haunts children into adulthood," claimed a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. The inability to focus, sit still, or complete tasks makes it very difficult for people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to succeed in school and work. Their behavior can also be disruptive to those around them. Some of the symptoms of ADHD may disappear over time. But many people must cope with the effects of the disorder their...

A Chance Encounter of a Lifetime... Suicidal thoughts. Physical abuse. Self-Harm. Trapped feelings. Five teenagers, Drew, Zoe, Jordan, Lilly, and Michael, all strangers, wake up in a circus tent. After meeting the whimsical ringleader, R.L, each receives a tattoo symbolizing the circus act of their gift to master. Come along on this mystical journey to see how their lives will never be the same with a cloud of glittery red smoke, a bright smile, and...

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This is an educational book about a real-life story and contains some upsetting themes. It should be introduced in an environment where children can talk and learn in a supported way. Breck is a 14-year-old boy, with friends, family and a love for gaming. When he is befriended online by 18-year-old Lewis, the lies that Lewis constructs destroy Breck and his loved ones' realities forever. Based on the tragic events around the grooming of 14-year-old...

Chuck Taylor's OCD has rendered him a high school outcast. His endless routines and habitual hand washing threaten to scare away both his closest friend and the amazing new girl in town. Sure he happens to share the name of the icon behind the coolest sneakers in the world, but even Chuck knows his bizarre system of wearing different color "Cons" depending on his mood is completely crazy. In this hilariously candid debut novel from comedian Aaron...