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LGBTQ+ Discrimination
by Rachael Morlock
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
In order to thrive, young people need to be surrounded by an environment of positivity. They need to feel secure and supported by their friends, family, and the community. Sadly, many LGBTQ teens feel isolated and unsafe. This helpful guide is designed to give LGBTQ teenagers the support and resources they need to feel not only accepted, but also confident and empowered. Readers with questions about sexuality and identity will find the answers they need. With relevant narrative examples and helpful resources, this text addresses the challenges that LGBTQ people face and provides insight into how to cope with discrimination, find support, and create change.
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Teen Pregnancy
by Christine Honders
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
In 2017, 194,377 babies were born to American teens who were 15 to 19 years old. Learning that they are pregnant can be life shattering for teenagers. They may feel guilt, shame, panic, and extreme isolation. This unprejudiced, informative guide is designed to shed light on this critical topic and equip young people with the knowledge they need to address the many facets of teen pregnancy. Readers will learn how to prevent unplanned pregnancy, the options available to them if they become pregnant, where to go to get the support they need, and how to talk to their loved ones about what's happening.
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Death
by Kathleen A. Klatte
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Sometimes, it seems like death is all around us. It's in the news and in entertainment media. However frequently we hear about or see death, it's still shocking when death touches our personal lives. This book helps readers explore some of the feelings and realities that surround death. It answers questions about what happens when someone dies and offers suggestions for dealing with all the feelings associated with loss. Simple text, lists of resources for finding help, and interesting photographs make this tough topic accessible to a younger audience.
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Coping With Social Anxiety
by Katie Kawa
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Social anxiety can be debilitating, but it is possible to find strategies to cope with it. Many of these strategies are presented in this accessible volume, along with relatable stories of teens who struggle with social anxiety to help readers feel less alone. The advice presented in the text empowers readers to care for their mental health and ask for help when their anxiety feels overwhelming. This hi-lo resource uses achievable text to make a high-interest subject available to struggling readers, who often deal with anxiety in their own lives.
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The Importance of Sleep
by Greg Roza
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Teenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep each night-often more, depending on the individual. Why is sleep so important, and how can teenagers prioritize sleep when dealing with increasingly busy schedules? Readers find the answers to these questions and more as they explore guidance-based text that features relatable stories of teens dealing with sleep issues, strategies to ensure healthy sleeping habits, and advice on sleep concerns such as insomnia. This hi-lo guide features high-interest material written at a lower reading level to appeal to struggling readers. The eye-catching design features vibrant photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars.
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Setting and Respecting Boundaries
by Lorraine Harrison
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Boundaries are important, but it is not always easy to set them, especially with people we are close to. This can be especially challenging for teenagers, who often want to fit in but are learning to advocate for themselves. This guide provides advice for teens on how to set boundaries with friends, family members, romantic partners, and others. It also explains what it means to respect the boundaries others set, which is another important life skill. This hi-lo introduction to an essential part of life presents high-interest content through text that is written with struggling readers in mind.
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Time Management
by Amy B. Rogers
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Many of today's teenagers juggle school, sports or other extracurricular activities, homework, family responsibilities, hobbies and interests, part-time jobs or volunteer work, and time with friends. Add in the importance of social media for connecting with their peers and the distraction of endless scrolling, and it can be a recipe for stress, burnout, and struggles to prioritize. The advice presented in this relatable guide helps readers learn to manage their time effectively to succeed in the classroom and protect their mental health. Hi-lo text allows this advice to reach struggling readers, and a vibrant design appeals to today's teens.
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Suicide
by Xina M. Uhl
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Grim statistics reveal the increase in suicide for all age groups, including teens. Trusted information on the role of depression, other mental health diagnoses, and substance abuse tell the stories behind some suicides. Divorce, child abuse, and other family problems are other risk factors. Dealing with suicidal thoughts, helping suicidal friends and family, and recovering from the suicide of a loved one are covered. This easy-to-understand guide helps young people know when to reach out for help and gives them strategies to cope on their own.
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School Violence
by Kathleen A. Klatte
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
The world can be a scary place, and school should be a safe haven to learn, play, and grow. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. School violence is a complex subject, ranging from fights on the playground all the way up to headline-grabbing tragedies. This book breaks down a tough topic for kids with manageable chunks of text and full-color photos. First-person stories make the subject relatable. Fact boxes provide resources and additional information.
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Eating Disorders
by Corona Brezina
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Eating disorders are serious mental conditions that can cause dangerous, sometimes fatal, consequences. This accessible title provides teens with an overview of the various forms of eating disorders and their treatments. Readers will be engaged by the straightforward language, eye-catching designs, and first-person accounts of people struggling to overcome eating disorders. The text includes information for numerous associations and reliable online resources related to eating disorders that will provide readers with knowledge and support.
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Making Friends IRL
by Mary Ratzer
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
For today's tech-savvy teens, making friends in real life can be a challenge. For some, it's much easier to deal with people through a screen. But close-knit friendships are essential to a fulfilling life, and teens can benefit from learning how to reach out to new friends and maintain those friendships. This title describes practical ways that young adults can take initiative in making friends and offers guidance and resources on issues teens may struggle with as they approach adulthood. Accessible language draws in reluctant readers looking for down-to-earth advice on establishing and maintaining healthy relationships with others.
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Getting a Job IRL
by Elissa Bongiorno
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Getting a job is an important milestone in a teen's life. The process can be seem overwhelming-looking for a job, filling out applications, and going on interviews. This book anticipates some common questions and provides down-to-earth advice for first-time job seekers. The language has been crafted to appeal to reluctant readers. Brightly colored text boxes and beautiful color photographs were arranged to be visually appealing. Topics range from preparing for an interview to how to behave at work to how to leave a job gracefully.
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Finances IRL
by Elissa Bongiorno
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
For some, the thought of managing money can seem like a nightmare. This guide to finances, however, demonstrates that managing one's money is both doable and fulfilling. Readers will learn basic concepts about finances, including how money is earned, bank accounts, and planning for the future. The text addresses more complex topics, such as investing, interest, and credit scores. The accessible language was crafted especially for reluctant readers, as well as readers who struggle to find answers from other sources. Colorful text boxes and photos of teens provide visual appeal.
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Self-Care IRL
by Kathleen A. Klatte
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
In many ways, we live in a tense and stressful world. Electronic devices keep us plugged into the news cycle 24/7. This can have a negative effect on many teens who are under pressure to do well in school, play sports, and plan for the future. They deal with all this, plus whatever might be going on at home. Self-care isn't a fad or luxury. It's a practice we all need to follow to keep ourselves healthy and happy. This book explains what self-care is and how kids can incorporate it into their own lives. Simple vocabulary breaks down complex ideas for reluctant readers. Colorful text boxes and photos provide visual appeal.
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Cooking IRL
by Jill Keppeler
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Everyone eats. That means that sometimes, everyone will need to cook. But what if you have no idea where to start? Stop staring at that take-out menu and pick up this informative and helpful book. Accessible text and useful advice will walk teens through the very basics of cooking, including identifying kitchen tools and understanding cooking terms. Guidance provided in a clear and matter-of-fact way will help readers manage new information successfully and safely.
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Preparing for College IRL
by Elissa Bongiorno
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Not everyone plans to attend college after they graduate high school, but teens should know that it's a important option to think about. This guide discusses the reasons for going to college, and if it's the right decision for readers to make. Topics include choosing a major, pursuing educational interests, and what to expect once the first semester begins. More in-depth topics include paying for college, financial aid for students, supplies needed, and much more. Readers who are interested in college will finish this book with a greater sense of confidence as they pursue their dreams. The manageable text, colorful photographs of teens and students, and helpful text boxes work together to make this a well-rounded guide for teens.
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ADHD
by Danielle Haynes
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
About 6 million children and teenagers living in the United States have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The condition affects everything from school performance to work and even home life. It can be a real struggle to live with ADHD and sometimes just as hard to recognize the symptoms. In this book, teenagers will learn the signs of the disorder and what to do if they suspect they have ADHD. Accessible language, easy-to-read fact boxes, and eye-catching photos will appeal to reluctant readers.
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Self-Harm and Cutting
by Xina M. Uhl
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Self-harm is a heavy subject, but one that many young people deal with today. Statistics show that this behavior is increasing. This sensitive, informative guide addresses what self-harm is, who is particularly vulnerable, and how it is treated. The role of friends and family is explored as well as doctors and medical and mental health professionals. Information on other coexisting conditions, such as substance abuse and childhood abuse and neglect, help readers get a true picture of why people cut themselves. Advice for how to cope with strong emotions and stories adapted from survivors explore the range of issues involved.
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Stress and Anxiety
by Shannon H. Harts
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Impressing their followers on social media, maintaining healthy friendships, and acing tests are just a few sources of stress and anxiety for teens today. About one in three teens between 13 and 18 years old will experience an anxiety disorder and about 31 percent report feeling overwhelmed due to stress. This book is a trustworthy source of information, support, and coping techniques for teens experiencing stress and anxiety. With an accessible and friendly tone, engaging photographs, and relatable stories, your readers will know they're not alone.
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STDs and STIs
by Danielle Haynes
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
STDs are very common, but they can be extremely embarrassing. Many teens who suffer from STDs feel so much guilt and shame that they hide the problem instead of getting help. With useful resources and a relatable narrative, this nonjudgmental guide provides answers to the questions teens may be too ashamed to seek elsewhere. Using accessible language, the text conveys the critical information teens need to learn. Readers will learn to identify STDs, understand the dangers they pose, and discover how they are spread. They'll learn what they can do to protect themselves, the importance of getting tested, and where to go to get help.
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Diabetes
by Jodyanne Benson
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
As diabetes rates among teenagers continue to rise, parents, doctors, and counselors search for reliable resources to better understand the issues teenagers with diabetes face every day. This essential guide explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and provides diabetic teenagers with tips to help manage their condition. It's a useful guide for teens who don't have diabetes but who want to understand what their friends or siblings with the disease are going through. Thoughtful design, accessible language, fact boxes, and lists of online resources engage readers and encourage them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
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Cancer
by Corona Brezina
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
A cancer diagnosis comes as devastating news regardless of a person's age. It's normal for teens confronting cancer to feel scared, angry, and confused. Whether they're battling the disease themselves or supporting a loved one, this accessible volume provides young adults with knowledge that can help them understand cancer. They will learn what to expect from the treatment process. Readers will be engaged by the interesting spreads and authentic stories about teens battling cancer. Information on numerous associations and online resources will encourage them to reach out and find the support they need.
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Racial Profiling and Discrimination
by Danielle Haynes
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions. This book clearly explains the difference between racial profiling and discrimination, provides easily understandable examples of each, and gives suggestions for how teens can combat these unfair practices.
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Addictions
by Ryan Wolf
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Addiction is one of the most all-consuming issues that people confront in their lives. Teenagers often find it difficult to handle the struggles they have with addictive behaviors involving alcohol, drugs, gaming, social media, and online sexual activity. This guide will help teenagers feel less alone and find resources to help them overcome issues they are often too ashamed to talk about. Using simple, accessible text and relatable narrative examples, this book empowers readers to find trustworthy sources of support. The narrative provides a nonjudgmental opportunity for teen readers to better understand a subject that may directly affect them or people they care about.
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Bullying
by Jodyanne Benson
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
In recent years, the topic of bullying has been making headlines. The different types of bullying including verbal, social, and physical bullying have serious effects. With greater access to the digital world, teenagers will also encounter cyberbullying. This book is an essential guide for teenagers, whether they're the one being bullied or the one doing the bullying. Engaging design, easy-to-understand language, fact boxes, and lists of online resources draw readers in and equip them with manageable ways to address bullying.
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Healthy Social Media Habits
by Katie Kawa
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
As social media has evolved throughout the 21st century, each generation of young people has had to find their own way to use it in a healthy manner. That is an especially daunting task for today's teens, who inhabit a digital world of influencers, AI, sponsored content, trolls, bots, and algorithms controlled by tech giants. It is more important than ever for young people to develop healthy social media habits, and this volume provides relatable advice and strategies for creating connections while prioritizing mental health. This hi-lo volume uses achievable text to present a high-interest concept to struggling readers.
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Depression
by Christine Honders
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Teen years are often plagued by low self-esteem, stress, and anxiety. Sometimes these issues can indicate a deeper mental health problem: depression. One in five teens will struggle with depression at some point during their adolescence. Fortunately, help is available. With this valuable guide, readers learn how to identify depression, what coping strategies they can put into practice, and how and where to get the support they need. With relatable narrative examples, accessible language, and a nonjudgmental tone, this book provides gentle support to those seeking answers about their own mood disorder or that of a loved one. The essential lesson is that depression is very treatable.
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Understanding Artificial Intelligence
by Joyce Jeffries
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Artificial intelligence isn't just for science fiction anymore. It's now a part of teens' daily lives, so it's imperative for them to understand what AI is, where it's being used, and why there are increasing debates surrounding its ethics and impact. This advice-focused text provides strategies for navigating the world of ChatGPT, AI image generators, deepfakes, and bots. This high-interest topic is presented at a lower reading level, creating a hi-lo learning experience that appeals to teenagers who may struggle with reading. This essential STEM resource includes relatable stories of teens learning to navigate today's AI-driven world.
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Autism
by Stephane Hillard
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, or autism is a mysterious disability. Doctors don't know what causes it, it's difficult to diagnose, there's no cure, and there's no universal treatment. Even though more people are diagnosed with autism today than ever before, it's difficult for many people to understand why people on the spectrum think and behave the way they do. This book serves as a guide to help teens understand the signs and symptoms of ASD, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how knowing someone with autism can change their lives. The more teens know about autism, the less mysterious it will seem.
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PTSD
by Kathleen A. Klatte
Part of the @RosenTeenTalk series
What is PTSD? Who suffers from it, and why? Scientists and doctors are constantly learning new things about the ways our minds and emotions work and how trauma affects us. PTSD is no longer regarded as something that only happens to combat veterans or first responders. It can happen to anyone-including kids and teens. Like many mental health issues, PTSD is a broad and complicated topic. This book breaks it down for teens using full-color photographs and easy-to-read blocks of text.
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