Social Issues category: 20415 books
Project Teen Intervene
A Self-Esteem & Goal Based Recovery Support Group for Adolescents and Teens Ready to Tackle the Issues of Alcohol & Drug Addiction
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2017
The goal of Project Teen Intervene is to aid the adolescent and teen in understanding why they reach out to drugs and alcohol in times of turmoil and stress. It is also designed to assist the adolescent and teen in minimizing their drug and/or alcohol use and abuse with an eye towards abstinence while rebuilding their self-esteem.
Operation Beautiful
One Note at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2012
Spread a positive message with Operation Beautiful!
You're beautiful just the way you are. Smile! Let your inner beauty shine. Imagine walking into a dressing room and finding notes like these stuck to the mirror. How would it make you feel? Operation Beautiful is a movement that promotes positivity...
Finding Your Own Way to Grieve
A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement. This book explains death in concrete terms that the child with autism will understand, explores feelings that the child may encounter as a part of bereavement,...
The Yellow Book
A Parent's Guide to Sexuality Education
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2012
The essential guide to the who, why, what, when, where and how of sexuality education. Talking to children and young people about sexuality is never easy. This non-nonsense, straightforward and accessible guide will help adults get across the necessary information in the best way possible. Since 1996,...
by Bonnie Snyder
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2015
Angel Violet’s Magic Wings is a full color, beautifully illustrated storybook. With parent notes to guide a parent, grandparent or caregiver on how to call on Angel Violet to help children explore their feelings. This story is an easy way for children (4-8 years old and especially the highly sensitive/intuitive...
by Jan Stewart, M.Ed.
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2004
Learning More About Anger is an interactive illustrated workbook offering teachers and counselors specific, easy-to-use strategies for approaching difficult but important issues of emotional literacy in the lives of middle school students.
Gallup Guides for Youth Facing Persistent Prejudice
People with Mental and Physical Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2014
Different skin colors, different languages, different religions, different abilities--these are all things that sometimes cause us to judge other people unfairly. People with mental and physical challenges often face misunderstanding and prejudice. Institutionalization, violence, and stereotypes are...
Touch and Go Joe
An Adolescent's Experience of OCD
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2006
Part of the Reading Well scheme. 35 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide young people with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions. As many as 2 in every 100 people suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder...
by Elizabeth Verdick
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2014
Full-color cartoons and humorous, kid-friendly text teach kids how to make smarter choices about how they behave at home and at school so they stay out of trouble, feel good about themselves and their choices, and get along better with family, friends, and teachers. Better behavior isn’t just about...
by Students of Omaha South High Magnet School
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2011
What happens when adults ask teenagers what is going on in their lives and then really listen to the answers? Once the teens trust that the adults are sincere and accepting, this book is what can happen. Written by two classes of seniors at Omaha South High Magnet School with the support of 29 volunteer...
Snow White's Seven Patches
A Vitiligo Fairy Tale
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Snow White's Seven Patches: A Vitiligo Fairy Tale is a modern-day story with the classical theme of good conquering evil. You'll find the age-old ingredients of a magic mirror, poisonous apple, dwarfs, and romance here. However, this adaptation includes a vain mother who's so clouded by beauty myths...
Your Own Beautiful
Advice and Inspiration from Chelsea Crockett
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
Inspired by Chelsea Crockett’s popular YouTube channel, Your Own Beautiful is a life, faith, and beauty guide, filled with her trademark tips on makeup and style alongside full-color photos, how-tos, and more to help young women with all the big issues they face—from self-confidence and friendship...
What to do when you are feeling blue
Basic EFT recipes for kids
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2016
This book is part of a series of inspirational books giving all parents and teachers a working ‘tool kit’ to support children with emotional / behavioural issues. This book will:
Allow children to identify what they are feeling and gauge the scale of their worries.
Uses wonderful illustrative...
by Tara St. Pierre
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
All Carrie Roberts wants is to be a little bit smaller.
To fit into the perfect dress for the Valentine’s Day Dance. To look beautiful for her boyfriend, the school’s star basketball player. To keep his jealous ex-girlfriend, a rival cheerleader, away from him. And to be noticed by her...