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Believarexic

by Johnson, J. J.

Unknown - 2015

A mix of journal entries and free verse, this semi-autobiographical account of a 15-year-old girl battling an eating disorder, shines light on the very real impacts of body image and mental illness in the lives of youth. A mix of journal entries and free verse, this semi-autobiographical account of a 15-year-old girl battling an eating disorder, shines light on the very real impacts of body image and mental illness in the lives of youth. Show less

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Falling Into the Dragon's Mouth

by Thompson, Holly

Book - 2016

The powerful emotions Jason experiences as he struggles to fit into a new culture are perfectly expressed through these prose, and beautiful illustrations...Show more The powerful emotions Jason experiences as he struggles to fit into a new culture are perfectly expressed through these prose, and beautiful illustrations accent the story nicely. These events are based on the author's own experiences of moving abroad to Japan as an American student. Show less

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The Day Before

by Schroeder, Lisa

Book - 2011

Two teens fleeing from their respective inescapable realities, decide to spend a last day together, before fate takes its tole. But can this new relationship and sudden spark of romance save them from what awaits? Two teens fleeing from their respective inescapable realities, decide to spend a last day together, before fate takes its tole. But can this new relationship and sudden spark of romance save them from what awaits? Show less

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Freakboy

by Clark, Kristin

Book - 2013

The experiences of three teens questioning their gender identities is brought to life in this moving novel in verse. This book explores a diverse range of...Show more The experiences of three teens questioning their gender identities is brought to life in this moving novel in verse. This book explores a diverse range of different gender identities, as well as how teens must overcome the hate and rejection of society just to be themselves. Show less

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The Lost Marble Notebook of Forgotten Girl and Random Boy

by Jaskulka, Marie

Book - 2015

Two teens meet randomly on a street corner, and after romance blossoms, they soon learn that they both share troubled home lives filled with violence and ...Show more Two teens meet randomly on a street corner, and after romance blossoms, they soon learn that they both share troubled home lives filled with violence and depression. Their stories are chronicled in their journal entries, along with the struggles they hope to overcome. Show less

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Inside Out & Back Again

by Lai, Thanhha

Book - 2011

This collection of short poems perfectly captures the experiences of a young refugee and her family as they flee from war in Vietnam, seeking a new life i...Show more This collection of short poems perfectly captures the experiences of a young refugee and her family as they flee from war in Vietnam, seeking a new life in America. This book features a combination of beautiful prose and and an authentic historical narrative. Show less

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Dating Down

by Lyons, Stefanie

Book - 2015

Torn between her "bad boy" boyfriend, and the demands of a strict father running for state senator, musically-charged prose breathe life into Samantha's struggles with romance, drugs, and finding oneself. Torn between her "bad boy" boyfriend, and the demands of a strict father running for state senator, musically-charged prose breathe life into Samantha's struggles with romance, drugs, and finding oneself. Show less

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One

by Crossan, Sarah

Book - 2015

Conjoined 16-year-old twins Tippi and Grace must come to terms with the prospect of life-changing surgery that will separate them forever. Conjoined 16-year-old twins Tippi and Grace must come to terms with the prospect of life-changing surgery that will separate them forever. Show less

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Paper Hearts

by Wiviott, Meg

Book - 2015

Although a work of fiction, this heart-wrenching story feels very real in its depiction of a group of young women interned in the Auschwitz death camp dur...Show more Although a work of fiction, this heart-wrenching story feels very real in its depiction of a group of young women interned in the Auschwitz death camp during WWII. To add to the historical authenticity, Yiddish and Hebrew words are elegantly interwoven into the poetry Show less

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Up From the Sea

by Lowitz, Leza

Book - 2016

Based on the true events of the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami which devastated the Tohoku region of Japan in 2011, vivid imagery paired wi...Show more Based on the true events of the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami which devastated the Tohoku region of Japan in 2011, vivid imagery paired with eloquent poetry evoke the experiences and pain of 17-year-old Kai as he struggles to cope with this catastrophe. Show less

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Kiss of Broken Glass

by Kuderick, Madeleine

Book - 2014

This novel in verse tackles the tough issues surrounding self-harm in teens. The author's personal experience with this topic, and well-crafted prose, she...Show more This novel in verse tackles the tough issues surrounding self-harm in teens. The author's personal experience with this topic, and well-crafted prose, sheds light on the mandatory institutionalization of youth, while also inspiring hope through recovery. Show less

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October Mourning

A Song for Matthew Shepard

by Newman, Lesléa

Book - 2012

This retelling in verse of the appalling 1998 murder of twenty-one-year-old Mathew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, triggers an intens...Show more This retelling in verse of the appalling 1998 murder of twenty-one-year-old Mathew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, triggers an intense range of powerful emotions. Each of the 68 poems is told from a unique perspective, and will certainly deliver a visceral reaction. Show less

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