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A first book by the prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, exploring subjects ranging from gender identity and toxic masculinity to structural marginalization and Black joy. In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and...

"Build a solid foundation for mental health and wellness with this fun and engaging guide—just for teens! Do you ever feel misunderstood? Do you get upset easily, or struggle to manage difficult thoughts and feelings like sadness, anger, frustration, or worry? Does it feel like everything is just too stressful? If so, you’re far from alone. Many teens struggle to balance their emotions and manage stress. The good news is that your generation...

"Teens deserve clear, accurate information about sex and consent. Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a complete guide for teen readers with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, how the body and brain respond to trauma, and communication. With this comprehensive road map, teen readers will learn how to make sexual decisions that honor their sense of values and cultivate happy, healthy, and emotionally supportive relationships...

"A young adult nonfiction book on how Albany High School handles a racist social media incident that incurs lasting and devastating consequences"-- Provided by publisher. "From the New York Times-bestselling author of The 57 Bus comes Accountable, a propulsive and thought-provoking true story about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to...

"A graphic novel about sex, sexuality, gender, body, consent, and many other topics for teens"-- Provided by publisher.

Dr. Drew has spent decades talking to teens and young adults about sex and relationships, so he and his daughter take on a new generation of knowledge that incorporates current concerns with TCB: trust, compassion, and boundaries. Quizzes, real questions from patients, and life-experience from Paulina help the team tackle some of the toughest stuff to talk about.

Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Elliott engages poets from the past two centuries to create a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls. This collection features forty-nine powerful poems, four of which are tribute poems inspired by...

"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate theastonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...

Updated for the 2014 World Cup, a definitive guide to soccer explores every aspect of the sport, from the legacy of Pelé to the lifestyles of professional players, incorporating action photography and practical advice for young athletes.

"Anyone seeking a job today is entering an economy where an estimated one-third of workers are employed in the gig economy. They are referred to my many job titles including gig workers, freelancers, side-hustlers, on-demand employees, consultants, and independent contractors. While the terms many vary, these wage earners are participating in an alternative workforce that is growing faster than the traditional full-time job market. There is no guarantee...