Showing results for "Teens" in Biographies & Memoirs

Teen Talk is a space where nothing is off-limits. From relationship drama to random thoughts about life, we dive into whatever’s on my mind—and yours. I’ll share my experiences, struggles, and ideas, and invite you to share yours too. It’s real, messy, funny, and honest—a place to just talk, laugh, think, and connect with other teens navigating this crazy ride called life.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) affects up to 1 in 20 people, and is particularly prevalent among young people in the adoption and fostering system. As a hidden brain injury, FASD can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which can feel overwhelming for caregivers...

Two common dads, sharing their intrests and navigating the crash course of raising teenagers.

American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

ECPA BESTSELLER—Over one million copies sold! What Would Your Life be Like if Anything Were Possible? Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an independent, rich, fulfilling, and “ridiculously good” life while serving as a role model for anyone...

The most beloved and decorated player in Florida history takes fans behind the scenes and into the locker room for one of the greatest eras in the annals of college football. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, now retired from the NFL, has finally had the time to look back, reminisce, and share his thoughts about that magical time when he was referred to by some "as the greatest passer to ever play college football."

Marisa, fin da bambina ha voluto raccogliere all'interno di un diario segreto tutti i suoi vissuti interiori sotto forma di parole che come lame taglienti narrano con tono cupo e quasi accusatorio quelli che sono i duri frammenti della sua vita di gioventù, tra sofferenza, rabbia e dolore e solo tanta voglia di potere urlare al mondo intero: "Io esisto".

“It is possible to invent a single machine which can be used to compute any computable sequence,” twenty-four-year-old Alan Turing announced in 1936. In Turing’s Cathedral, George Dyson focuses on a small group of men and women, led by John von Neumann at the Institute for Advanced Study...

Who’s Watching Shorty? is a fearless, timely memoir about one of the most high-profile cases of a generation. Reshona Landfair—known as “Jane Doe” when she testified at R. Kelly’s trial—was the 14-year-old-girl in the child pornography video that ultimately led to racketeering and...

2020 ALA Alex Award Winner 2020 Stonewall — Israel Fishman Non-fiction Award Honor Book The ground-breaking, bestselling graphic novel is now available on audio. In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER November 1958: the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses—a drab white former plow horse named Snowman—and his rider, Harry de Leyer. They were the...

Best friends Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton survived their own chaotic teenage years together and now they’re parenting teenagers themselves. With five teens between them, they’re back in the thick of it, trying to survive the wild world of modern teenage behaviour with humour, honesty and a lot of nostalgia.Each week Sara and Clare unpack the realities of raising teenagers, from mood swings and boundary pushing to why teens communicate mainly in grunts. Expect funny stories and real talk from two former rule breakers who know exactly what teens are capable of… because they did it all first...

The distinguished American civil rights leader, W. E. B. DuBois first published these fiery essays, sketches, and poems individually in 1920 in the Atlantic, the Journal of Race Development, and other periodicals. Reflecting the author's ideas as a politician, historian, and artist, this volume has long moved and inspired readers with its militant cry for social, political, and economic reform. It is essential reading for all students of African American history.

Phil Chalmers has spent more than a decade visiting high security prisons to interview young offenders, his mission is to attempt to answer the questions we all are asking: Why do the crimes continue to happen? What sends these kids over the edge? Could we have seen these crimes coming and...

In accessible language and with periodic references to Star Trek, motorcycle daredevils, and near-classic movies of the '80s, developmental molecular biologist John Medina explores the neurological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and can affect both achievement and engagement. Then he proposes a research-supported counterattack: a bold redesign of educational practices and learning environments to deliberately develop teens' cognitive capacity to manage their emotions, plan, prioritize, and focus.

All the audio from all trial days. We remove the long silences, so you hear everything the jury hears.State of Georgia v. Sarah Grace Patrick, a 17-year-old from Georgia, is facing serious charges in connection with the deaths of her mother, Kristin Brock, and stepfather, James Brock. The couple was shot in their home on February 20, 2025. Patrick is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault.Patrick is accused of shooting her parents multiple times while they were in bed. Prosecutors allege that she allowed her younger sister to discover the bodies before calling ...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2021 BY THE NEW YORKER AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “[Warmth] is lyrical and erudite, engaging with science, activism, and philosophy . . . [Sherrell] captures the complicated correspondence between hope and doubt, faith and despair—the pendulum of emotional states that...

An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary people who have changed--and are still changing--the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through Black Lives Matter and beyond. With a radical and inclusive approach to history, Modern HERstory...

Un giorno, boom! veloce come schiaffo, cambia tutto. I piani di Teresa saltano in aria. Si ritrova a fare i conti con il mondo dei grandi e con la medicina; con risposte non sempre facili da gestire e molto spesso ingiuste. Ma proprio quando tutto sembra perso, Teresa trova una nuova strada e finisce per girare il mondo: dall'Italia all'America, fino a Parigi.

Wanna have a good laugh? Listen to Isabella and Belinda express their "professional" opinions on what being a teen is like in this society. Even though they haven't been teenagers for too long, they would like to share their teen insights on life. From embarrassing moments, funny anectodes, to giving relationship advice like pros, and voicing their teen struggles. Join them on their journey to discover the world through their eyes. New episodes will be posted every other week!