One version for women, one for men; both are informative for growing up and becoming a strong, individual adult. Personal interest assessment activities and practical skills taught.

This world renowned book is famous for its honesty and compassion, as well as for the specific and reliable information it contains-every teen should have one. It includes not only the facts, but also quotes from teens with a wide variety of experiences and values, making this book popular with teens.

This collection of 55 tales of life and love as a teenager. From teens of every age, including women who remember what it was like, come stories of first love, first jobs, best friends, heartbreak, hope innocence, and the real world.

Where you came from, how your body changes, and what sex is all about. Dr. Ruth gives you all the facts about sex, from the what-it-ises to the whys and, especially, the why-nots.

Series of pamphlets to increase the participation of girls in math and science.

There's a ton of very real, very healthy, very useful advice behind the way cool lingo. The theme throughout is: calmly confront the problem, express your feelings and needs, and move on to a solution, even if it means saying good-bye to a relationship or a plan.

"Girl Culture," a new photo essay book by photographer Lauren Greenfield, was recently reviewed in Time magazine by Jessica Reaves. The book reveals the insecurities, dreams, and secret rituals of American girls and features photos of girls along with narratives from the girls themselves.

"The stories they tell, which are unflinchingly raw and honest, are often difficult to read. No matter how well you think you understand what goes on in adolescent life, it can be shocking to read first-hand accounts of the jealousy, pettiness, meanness and general anxiety that characterize female adolescence," writes Reaves.

While she doesn't recommend the book for parents who are "desperate to maintain their naivete about what's happening in their daughters' lives," Reaves feels that one thing that can be learned from this book is that "there's simply no escape from the ordeals of girl culture." To read more, go to http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/girlculture/

If someone you care about is facing these girl culture issues, you can find answers in the GENaustin Speaker Series. GENaustin will also tailor workshops to fit your needs. Contact Barb Steinberg, Director of Programs for more information about our workshops at [email protected].

Carlip illuminates the worries, hopes, dreams and experiences of girls ages 13 to 19, through their stories, poems, letters and notes. Their voices come from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives—cowgals, lesbians, teen mothers, sorority sisters and girls in gangs-and reveal the depth, vulnerability, wisdom and power of the writers.

Greenberg covers such issues as school, risky behaviors, dating, sex, self esteem, eating disorders, and cliques. She begins each chapter with a poem by a teenager, uses many examples taken from real-life situations, and offers advice from counselors, doctors, and consultants.

Topics include Money, Chores for Cash, What to Do with Dough, etc. Ages 8 and up.

You might be getting the message that there are things girls can and cannot do. This book helps you deal with people who make you feel like this. Covering the topics of friends, boys, fun, sports, fashion, school and more will inspire you to make your world a better, more fun, and more fair place.

20 True Stories of girls and young women ages 6-17 who've invented everything from a blinking tooth-fairy light to computers that recognize speech. Includes information on how to invent something yourself.

Real-life stories of girls and young women leaders such as the girl who organized a recycling project and two girls who led a campaign against censorship of library materials.

The Ms. Foundation created Take Our Daughters to Work Day: A national intervention which became successful beyond all imagination. Every last Thursday in April, for one day, millions of girls experience the adult workplace firsthand. As the Ms. Foundation discovered, girls come away from that experience with important lessons that lead to a lifetime of confidence. These lessons, gathered together in Girls Seen and Heard, can help girls soar when they take their place as women in the world and in the workforce. Girls learn how to make their voices heard, take control of their lives, and invest in their futures.

This is a non-fiction book ages 10 and up. Profiles black women throughout history featuring freedom fighters, educators, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, policy makers and scientists.

This book teaches how to avoid gender stereotyping, while encouraging individuality, strengthening learning, discovering and honoring the child's developing feelings and insights, and counteracting the emphasis on physical beauty.

Written in popular question and answer form, Susie Shellenberger dives into the issues with which teenage girls are most preoccupied. From boys to braces, biological changes to body image, Susie has all the answers. This is written for Christian teens.

A book for pre-teen girls about her changing body and life. Many subjects including her body, peer pressure, boys, make-up, bras and more.

For 14-19 yr-olds, this book handles a difficult topic with clarity and compassion. Madaras begins by separating the facts about HIV/AIDS from the rumors, details the sexual transmission of HIV, its prevention and teaches teens how to talk about HIV/AIDS with their parents and loved ones.

A work book companion to What's Happening to My Body? This book includes over 100 checklists, quizzes, and journal entry pages, all of which encourage a young girl or boy to actively address question and concerns about her/his changing body.

Focuses on relationships, feelings and self-knowledge and approaches the typical troubles faced by adolescents by offering problem solving techniques.

Nonfiction book for ages 8 and up. A down-to-earth discussion of menstruation and pelvic exams, including thoughts on body image and quotes from real women and girls on how they feel about menstruation. Removable parent guide helps parents talk to their daughters about these issues. Spanish edition available. (Volcano Press) includes parents guide.

A mother/daughter team writes practically for girls and answers all the questions they may have in a down-to-earth manner. It is a trusty friend that can help you feel happy and confident about a new phase of life.

This powerful, unforgettable memoir chronicles how one child was shunned-and sometimes physically abused-by her classmates from elementary school through high school. It is an unflinching look at what it means to be the outcast, how even the most loving parents can get it all wrong, why schools are often unable to prevent disaster, and how bullying has been misunderstood and mishandled by the mental health community.

This book relates to body shape. It deals with everything from what is normal to providing a fabulous critique of the fashion industry. It may also be a little too Australian-like many Australian, it is very blunt and straightforward.

It's a tough world out there and this book's short, sassy chapters are the cheat sheets. With lessons such as "The football captains of today are the burger jockeys of tomorrow," "everyone's family is as freaky as yours," and "You be the judge, Judy." This book is great for moms too!

This attractive, easy-to-read book includes the following chapters: How You Can and Can't Get Infected, Condoms, Decisions and Denial. Teenagers provide personal insights on each of the issues presented.

An early modernist classic, this book is a must-read for both the budding young female writer and the girl who wants to explore the rich heritage of proactive women in the early twentieth century. Advocating space and money of one's own, Woolf created an idea that is still central to most women writers and artists today. But this book is not just for aspiring intellectuals; incorporating literary and social history, Woolf educates while inspiring. Even if reading this book just for fun, the reader will absorb a great deal of knowledge. And the older the reader gets, the deeper the impact of the book — this is one to read over and over again! A book recommended for older girls, age 14-15 and up.

Focuses on relationships, feelings and self-knowledge and approaches the typical troubles faced by adolescents by offering problem solving techniques.

Gives straightforward answers in a no-nonsense approach to sex and sexuality.

Takes a look at the realities of early marriage and provides insight on the love, respect and caring needed for a binding relationship. Also gives teens ideas on making a relationship work in spite of lack of money and other difficulties.

The authors are sensitive to the needs, fears and concerns of this age group. Pronunciations of medical terms are given as the terms are introduced for discussion, and photographs are effective. Includes an HIV/AIDS resource directory.

Can I get AIDS and not know it? Can I catch herpes by kissing? What's a Pap Smear and do I need one? This book will answer all the questions youth are often afraid to ask and help them take control of their own sexual health.

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