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Today's young people stand on the brink of unprecedented opportunity and influence. The problem is, many feel misunderstood and dismissed by older generations. Frustrated, they seek answers for how they can effectively influence change in the world when the gaps between generations grow wider and our shared experiences fewer. They want to make a difference, and they remain open to influence from adults who are willing to help them learn what they'll need to succeed. 

A stunning audiobook collection of poetry containing 150 bold, brave and beautiful poems by women, perfect for listening to with all the family – from classic, well loved poets to innovative and bold modern voices. From suffragettes to school girls, from spoken word superstars to civil rights...

With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the US Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young listeners edition of Kamala Harris' memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. 

Brought to you by Penguin. THE PERFECT EURO 2020 READ from the manager who took England to their first major final in 55 years England manager Gareth Southgate has spent his career inspiring young people to think positively and reach their best, from the England men's and Under-21 team to his...

In James Patterson's first 'diary fiction' story for teens, the mega-bestselling author's most endearing and original teen heroine ever proves that everyone can use a helping hand once in a while. Margaret 'Cuckoo' Clarke recently had a brief stay in a mental institution following an emotional...

This audiobook focuses on issues specific to high school age kids, ages 14-18. Teens in high school have mainly moved past worrying about puberty and cliques, so stories in this book cover topics of interest to older teens such as sports and clubs, religion and faith, driving, curfews, growing up, self-image and self-acceptance, dating and sex, family relationships, friends, divorce, illness, death, pregnancy, drinking, failure, and preparing for life after high school.

Blaze Ginsberg offers a unique view into his mind and life as a high functioning autistic teenager. Inspired by the format of the Internet Movie Database, Ginsberg organizes the events in his life as a collection of "episodes." Some of these are ongoing (like Thanksgiving dinners with his family), some are in syndication, and some (his crush on Hillary Duff, for example) have sadly come to an end. Using a style and a language all his own, Blaze reinvents the traditional memoir for listeners of all ages.

Three years after leaving her family behind on the idyllic lighthouse island where she grew up, 17-year-old Elizabeth "Squid" McCrae returns, full of anger and accusations and eager to confront her father about a family tragedy. But as a ghostly voice from the past sparks her memories, Squid soon realizes that nothing is exactly as she thought it was, and no one, not even herself, is completely free from blame.

Life's a constant hustle for Mo. Her mum's boyfriend, Lloyd, is just another man who likes to beat down women; the South Crong streets are fraught with hazards and nasty G's; and when it comes to matters of the heart...she's still hung up on Sam. No wonder she's vexed so much of the time. Thank god her sistrens, Elaine and Naomi, are on her side: if one of them falls then they all fall. But when badness goes down and a life is left hanging in the balance, Mo has to face her hot urge for revenge...and she might end up losing more than she wins.

Fifteen-year-old Brett Gerson is the kind of kid you love to hate. He's smug, arrogant, rude, and filthy rich. When his dad is jailed for insider trading, his family loses everything and Brett has to face life without the mansion, the Mercedes, and his beloved $5,000 stereo. But his attitude...

Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. "Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of...

From the author of The Miracle & Tragedy of the Dionne Quintuplets and The Borden Murders comes the absorbing and compulsively readable story of Violet and Daisy Hilton, conjoined twins who were the sensation of the US sideshow circuits in the 1920s and 1930s. On February 5, 1908, Kate Skinner...

From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today’s #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent...

Allyship is a journey, but it's not always easy to know where to start. See things from a different perspective with heartfelt real-life stories by writers from diverse backgrounds, abilities and circumstances. Wherever you are in your allyship journey, these stories about what it means to be an ally can empower you to help make the world a better place for everyone. Find out what you can do and take an active role with resources like self-reflective questions, journaling ideas, prompts and further learning. Be the reason someone feels seen, heard and supported.

Racism is a real and present danger. But how can you fight it if you don’t know how it works or where it comes from? Using a compelling mix of memoir, cultural criticism, and anti-oppressive theory, Khodi Dill breaks down how white supremacy functions in North America and gives listeners tools to understand how racism impacts their lives. From dismantling internalized racism, decolonizing schools, joining social justice movements and more, Dill lays out paths to personal liberation and social transformation.

Plany na przyszłość, marzenia zawodowe, pierwsza wielka miłość: przejście z młodości do dorosłości to wyjątkowa i ważna faza życia, a potwierdzenie młodzieży to wielki rytuał tego istotnego kroku. Przejmowanie praw, obowiązków, odpowiedzialności, rozwój własnego charakteru i odkrywanie swojej drogi w życiu krok po kroku – to wielkie wyzwania dla młodych ludzi, a ta książka jest ich idealnym towarzyszem.

После расставания эмоции накрывают с головой, и кажется, что мир уже никогда не будет прежним. В первое время все кажется чужим — ни окружающие, ни события не вызывают отклика, все воспринимается через фильтр боли и растерянности. Мысли закручиваются в бесконечном круге. Появляются вопросы, на которые нет ответа: «Как я буду жить без этого человека?», «Что со мной не так?». Ощущение, что все потеряно, а будущего нет, не отпускает. Ведь это первые отношения и опыта жизни после ещё нет. Появляются обиды, злость, возможно, вина.

Toekomstplannen, carrièrewensen, de eerste grote liefde: de overgang van jeugd naar volwassenheid is een unieke en belangrijke levensfase, en de jeugdwijding is het grote ritueel voor deze belangrijke stap. Rechten, plichten, verantwoordelijkheid nemen, het ontwikkelen van het eigen karakter en stap voor stap de weg in het leven ontdekken – dit zijn de grote uitdagingen voor jongeren, en dit boek is hun perfecte metgezel.

Plans futurs, aspirations professionnelles, premier grand amour : La transition de l'adolescence à l'âge adulte est une phase de vie unique et importante, et la cérémonie de la jeunesse est le grand rituel de ce passage significatif. Comment cette étape devient le début d'une vie réussie et heureuse, c'est ce que les jeunes découvriront dans ce livre audio!

Övergången från ungdom till vuxenlivet är en unik och viktig livsfas, och ungdomsritualen är den stora ceremonin för detta viktiga steg. Det firas när en ung person går över till vuxenlivet. Oavsett om det handlar om skolutmaningar, valet av yrke, de första erfarenheterna av kärlek och sexualitet eller helt enkelt frågan om vem man verkligen är, här hittar unga människor många tankeväckande idéer och råd.