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For girls only For girls only Carol Weston Looking for some words of wisdom? for girls only is here to help with tips, advice, and tons of fun, clever quotes about friends, family, school, life, and love.Carol Weston, advice columnist, noveli… OL114500W
The curse of the good girl The curse of the good girl Rachel Simmons Bestselling author of Odd Girl Out, Rachel Simmons exposes the myth of the Good Girl, freeing girls from its impossible standards and encouraging them to embrace their real selvesIn The Curse of the … OL12407498W
The Lolita effect The Lolita effect Meenakshi Gigi Durham Pop culture-and the advertising that surrounds it-teaches young girls and boys five myths about sex and sexuality: Girls don't choose boys, boys choose girls-but only sexy girls, There's only one kin… OL13476774W
Yikes! Yikes! Bonnie Timmons Provides techniques for dealing with embarrassing, emotional, or frightening situations, including forgetting your lines on stage, being threatened by a bully, or losing your parents in a big city. OL15416195W
33 things every girl should know 33 things every girl should know Tonya Bolden A mix of short stories, essays, a comic strip, a speech, an interview, poems, and more which offer insights and advice for girls. OL15834285W
Chocolate for a teen's heart Chocolate for a teen's heart Kay Allenbaugh Fifty-five stories of teen relationships written by teens of every age and by women who remember what it was like. OL16040999W
The girl guide The girl guide Christine Fonseca Provides advice and information for girls entering their teens on how to get to know themselves and gain the strength, confidence, and resilience to handle what life will bring them, and offers perso… OL17847599W
The right moves The right moves Tina Schwager Explains how girls can achieve total fitness by focusing on three broad areas: developing a positive self-image, choosing nutritious foods, and exercising regularly. OL1838129W
Girls in real life situations Girls in real life situations Julia V. Taylor,Shannon Trice-black "In this unique group counseling curriculum for working with girls in grades K-5, authors Shannon Trice-Black and Julia V. Taylor provide 80 activities divided into ten session themes: Who am I?, My … OL18701538W
The girls' book of success The girls' book of success Catherine Dee A collection of true stories, quotations, poems, and personal advice on how to set and achieve goals, divided into such categories as "Self-Confidence," "Perseverance," "Leadership," and "A Winning I… OL19042915W
Girls know best 2 Girls know best 2 Marianne Monson-Burton More than forty girls from around the country write on issues ranging from redecorating bedrooms and overcoming shyness to analyzing dreams. OL19376251W
Stories from my life Stories from my life Cassandra Walker Stories from the author's life that deal with such topics related to growing up as crushes, friends, family, divorce, and self-esteem. OL2749075W
Playground Playground Jennifer Saginor You are six years old. Every day after school your father takes you to a sprawling castle filled with exotic animals, bowls of candy, and half-naked women catering to your every need.You have your ow… OL275902W
Taking charge of my mind & body Taking charge of my mind & body Gladys Folkers Offers advice, with quotes from teenagers, on making appropriate choices about using alcohol and other drugs, smoking, dealing with body image and eating disorders, and other adolescent concerns. OL3348677W
The Daring Book for Girls The Daring Book for Girls Andrea J. Buchanan,Miriam Peskowitz,Andrea J Buchanan,Miriam Peskowitz The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn't mean sewing buttonholes! Whether it's female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science pro… OL6087315W
More Help! More Help! Nancy Holyoke Presents more letters written to "American Girl" magazine by girls asking for advice about the problems they face in everyday life. OL90456W
Help! Help! Nancy Holyoke Answers letters from girls dealing with various aspects of divorce, remarriage, and stepfamilies. Includes tips, quizzes, and advice. OL90459W