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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
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
Biggest flirts Biggest flirts Jennifer Echols "Tia likes to flirt, but she isn't looking for a serious relationship. Will is the same way--at least, that's what Tia thinks. But Will wants a real girlfriend, so despite their chemistry, he starts … OL17847902W
In-between days In-between days Vikki Wakefield After dropping out of school and moving in with her free-spirited sister, seventeen-year-old Jacklin (Jack) maneuvers her way through a summer of family drama and first loves. OL17869807W
Real girl/real world Real girl/real world Heather M. Gray Provides information for teenage girls about sexuality, birth control, health, body image, eating disorders, and feminism. OL1832194W
Religion and the life attitudes and self-images of American adolescents Religion and the life attitudes and self-images of American adolescents Christian Smith This report, based on nationally representative survey data, this report indicates that religious U.S. 12th graders have significantly higher self-esteem and hold more positive attitudes about life i… OL1844137W
I'm not your manic pixie dream girl I'm not your manic pixie dream girl Gretchen McNeil Beatrice Maria Estrella Giovannini is starting senior year at the top of her class, she's a shoo-in for a scholarship to M.I.T., and she's got a new boyfriend she's crazy about. But through high scho… OL20045200W
Do you know who you are? Do you know who you are? Megan Kaye "Learn about your skills, dreams, desires, and personality with Do You Know Who You Are?, a guided journal for young adults who want to discover more about themselves. Part quiz book, part self-help … OL20894159W
21 ways to build your teenager's self-esteem 21 ways to build your teenager's self-esteem Susan Barton Offers strategies to help teenagers live more fully and enjoy family life more. OL20965937W
Mi niña ya es una mujer? Mi niña ya es una mujer? Meenakshi Gigi Durham Para nadie es un secreto que en la actualidad las formas de ver la sexualidad han cambiado radicalmente, a tal punto que muchas veces los padres o educadores han perdido el horizonte con respecto a c… OL24198172W
Leaks in the pipeline to math, science, and technology careers Leaks in the pipeline to math, science, and technology careers Janis E. Jacobs Around the world, the need for highly trained scientists and technicians remains high, especially for positions that require employees to have a college degree and skills in math, science, and techno… OL24838347W
Hu ran qi ri Hu ran qi ri Lauren Oliver After she dies in a car crash, teenage Samantha relives the day of her death over and over again until, on the seventh day, she finally discovers a way to save herself. OL28215917W
Does God love you no matter what? Does God love you no matter what? Wayne Rice Custom Curriculum allows you to address the issues that students face in today's world in a way that can be fully customized to be a perfect fit for your group. Each five-session book also includes a… OL28591593W
Mirror, mirror Mirror, mirror Hope Vanderberg The true stories in this book reveal the pain that many teen girls go through when it comes to body image. But the writers also show strength as they begin to understand how their attitudes are influ… OL28963938W
Coping With the Beauty Myth Coping With the Beauty Myth Stefanie Iris Weiss Describes the cultural standards of female beauty as seen in the media, their potentially damaging effect on girls' self-esteem, and ways to counteract their negative effects. OL86550W