Love & Profanity features more than forty brief, brilliant, and unforgettable true stories from writers both renowned and on the rise. Discover strange and surprising scenes of people coming of age amidst the everyday intensity of teenage life. Witness transformative moments arising from the mundane. Behold the young adult in full splendor and horror, bursting with love and profanity.

The remarkable true story of a young boy's journey from east African civil war to a full-tuition scholarship at Harvard University."A wonderful tribute to the unsung heroism of countless refugee families. . . . The most inspiring story I have read in recent years." —Hayelom Ayele, Director/Community Liaison, City of Chicago Council on Immigrant and Refugee AffairsThe desert, I remember. The shrieking hyenas, I remember. . . . I remember...

Book of the Year at the Summer in the City Awards 2017Sexting. Virginity. Consent. The Big O ... Let's face it, doing it can be tricksy. I don't know anyone (including myself) who has sex all figured out. So I've written a book full of honest, hilarious (and sometimes awkward) anecdotes, confessions and revelations. And because none of us have all the answers, I've invited some friends and fellow YouTubers to talk about their sexuality, too. My book is for everyone...

Self-assured, assertive kids are not only less likely to be picked on by their peers, they're also less likely to bully others. But it's not always easy for children to find a healthy middle ground between passivity and aggression. If your child is a frequent target for bullies, or has begun to tease and take advantage of other kids, the easy and effective activities in Cool, Calm, and Confident can help. These simple exercises help children stand up for themselves without...

A teenage girl's guide to being a confident, classy lady of substance in a substance-less world.In a world where women and girls are constantly under attack from the media with photoshopped, airbrushed images and popstars that tell them all they need to do is party all the time, kiss a lot of boys, be a "mean girl" to gain popularity, max their credit cards to buy designer clothes, etc., The Lost Art of Ladyhood communicates the counterpoint to those of ou...

Bipolar Disorder is often underdiagnosed in children. They are sometimes misdiagnosed with ADHD, depression, or oppositional defiance. As more awareness around Bipolar Disorder grows, George Lynn offers clear, practical advice on recognizing the symptoms, understanding medication and accessing the necessary support at school as well as the managing the day-to-day challenges of parenting a child with Bipolar Disorder. As it is frequently found in combination with ADHD, Tourette Syndrome and...

This inspiring guide to childhood self-esteem—written and illustrated by nine- and ten-year-old sisters—is "a simple, fun, and powerful book" (Jack Canfield, New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul).Written and beautifully illustrated by nine- and ten-year-old sisters, I Love ME! is an easy and fun guide that helps boys and girls ages seven through twelve develop self-confidence in seven simple yet powerful steps....

Scary dreams are also called nightmares. Do you know why? Well, I heard that a long time ago someone had a scary dream, and he dreamed that a mare was standing on his bed and staring down at him while he was sleeping he got scared, and then he woke up and he decided to call that dream a nightmare. And since then everybody calls a scary dream a nightmare!

Alone in the dark, Little Seed feels scared. Children of all ages will cheer as the adorable main character makes a heroic journey from doubt to confidence. This captivating story teaches children that patience, courage, and self-belief can transform fear.The book features a gender neutral main character and supports social, emotional, and moral learning for ages 3 to 8.Emerge is especially suitable for children facing difficulty or illness, as well as those with s...

What is Beautiful? is the fourth title in Etan Boritzer'sbest selling What is? series of Life Concepts books.What is Beautiful? explores the underlying valuesof what makes a person truly beautiful. Parents andteachers will welcome the book's message of genuine selfesteemas the answer to childhood peer pressures insideand outside school.Etan Boritzer conveys an understanding of deepinner values to children that challenges media...

The ONLY nonfiction picture book about New York Yankee Mickey Mantle, one of the greatest baseball players of all time.From award-winning author Jonah Winter and #1 New York Times bestselling artist C. F. Payne comes this extraordinary picture-book biography that traces Mickey Mantle’s unparalleled baseball career. He could run from home plate to first base in 2.9 seconds. He could hit a ball 540 feet—the longest home run in major league history. He was th...

Meet the Keep-Calm Guru, our expert guide to the art of staying cool, calm, and in control in the face of overpowering feelings!This illustrated book introduces wise ways for children to recognize and cope with anxiety, anger, frustration, and other difficult emotions. Using everything from yoga poses and pressure holds, to deep breathing and relaxing coloring activities, the Keep-Calm Guru shows kids how to take back control and feel cool, calm, and just right.Suitable for...