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Updated June 1, 2023
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The Asperger teen's toolkit
Musgrave, Francis
Paper Book
Dealing with the everyday realities facing teens with Asperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that work best for them. This book covers everything they need to know to thrive in their...
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The teen's guide to social skills : practical advice for building empathy, self-esteem, & confidence
Fitzsimons, Kate
Paper Book
Understanding and overcoming social awkwardness and anxiety for teens In social situations, it can be really confusing to figure out what to say or do-and when you're a teenager, it often feels impossible to get past the awkwardness. No matter why you struggle, you can...
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Project you : more than 50 ways to calm down, de-stress, and feel great
Andrus, Aubre
Paper Book
Find your balance. Become stronger. Feel amazing. Center yourself after a stressful week by taking five minutes to write in your journal. Strengthen your body and calm your mind with simple yoga poses and breathing techniques. Craft a vision board to help you achieve your goals. Award-winning author...
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Your life, your way : skills to help teens manage emotions and build resilience
Ciarrochi, Joseph
Paper Book
The ultimate teen guide to handling all the pressures and challenges of life--your own way! Being a teen in today's world is tough. Between school pressure, family, friends, and extracurricular activities--sometimes it can feel like you're being pulled in a dozen different...
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A teen's guide to getting stuff done : discover your procrastination type, stop putting things off & reach your goals
Shannon, Jennifer
Paper Book
Do you procrastinate? And if so, what's your procrastination type? In this fun and illustrated guide, author Jennifer Shannon blends acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral strategies to help you recognize your procrastination habits, discover the...
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Whole girl : live vibrantly, love your entire self, and make friends with food
Radinsky, Sadie
Paper Book
As seen in the New York Times, Rachael Ray Show, E! Daily Pop, ABC TV (KATU), Justine, mindbodygreen, and Shape. "Sadie's clearly the smartest person in the room, and she's just 19 ... Sadie, you're brilliant." --Rachael Ray ...
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The self-esteem habit for teens : 50 simple ways to build your confidence every day
Schab, Lisa M.
Paper Book
Make self-esteem a habit, every day. Written by Lisa Schab, author of Self-Esteem for Teens, The Self-Esteem Habit for Teens offers 50 simple, positive thoughts and immediate actions to help you "perceive it, believe it, achieve it!" When it comes to cultivating...
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Yesss! : the S.U.M.O. secrets to being a positive, confident teenager
McGee, Paul
Paper Book
"Young people now more than ever need the tools and resources to support their mental wellbeing and help fulfil their potential. This book will be invaluable in helping them achieve this." --DAME KELLY HOLMES "This is truly a brilliant book! Having worked with young people for...
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Stuff that's loud : a teen's guide to unspiraling when OCD gets noisy
Sedley, Ben (Psychologist)
Paper Book
An OCD book just for you--full of powerful tools and engaging illustrations to help you live the life you want to live, instead of being controlled by OCD. Do you have thoughts that seem loud? Do your worries spiral out of control and then suck you in? Do intrusive...
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The book of knowing : know how you think, change how you feel
Smith, Gwendoline
Paper Book
A little book for big feelings. Informative and accessible, The Book of Knowing is a friendly, therapeutic guide for teens to understand and control their feelings. In 2015, clinical psychologist Gwendoline Smith began a Tumblr blog under the pseudonym Dr. Know. Her...
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What they don't teach teens : life safety skills for teens and the adults who care for them
Cristall, Jonathan
Paper Book
The 21st-century guidebook of life safety skills for teens, their parents, and other caregivers, covering physical safety, sexual consent, social media, your rights with the police, situational awareness, dating violence, smartphones, and more. Gold Winner, IBPA Ben Franklin...
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The self-compassionate teen : mindfulness & compassion skills to help you conquer your critical inner voice
Bluth, Karen
Paper Book
Are you kind to everyone but yourself? This book will help you find the strength and courage to move beyond self-criticism and just be you. Do you ever feel like you're just not good enough? Do you often compare yourself to friends, classmates, or even celebrities and models?...
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It's all love : reflections for your heart & soul
Ortega, Jenna
Paper Book
An empowering collection written by Jenna Ortega, the award-winning actress starring in the hit Netflix series WEDNESDAY. These deeply personal stories and quotes are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that explore Jenna's struggles with depression, experiences falling in-...
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Mindfulness for teens in 10 minutes a day : exercises to feel calm, stay focused & be your best self
Battistin, Jennie Marie
Paper Book
Calm your mind and find your best self with 10-minute mindfulness exercises for teens Learn how to use mindfulness, or the ability to be fully aware in the present moment, to reduce everyday stress. Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day shows you how to take control of...
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Guy's guide to four battles every young man must face : a manual to overcoming life's common distractions
McKee, Jonathan R.
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Honestly?. . . "Why wait for something when I can enjoy it now?" "These images don't really affect me. . .do they?" "How could smoking a little weed really be that bad when it's becoming legalized everywhere?" "I'd like to tell you I...
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What color is your parachute? for teens : discover yourself, design your future, and plan for your dream job
Christen, Carol
Paper Book
Today's adolescents face unprecedented challenges. As a teenager, how do you pick a great-for-you job or college major that will finance your future? You need a plan! The proven exercises in What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens help uncover what matters most to you,...
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What color is your parachute? for teens : discover yourself, design your future, and plan for your dream job
Christen, Carol.
Paper Book
This updated career guide for teens draws on the principles of What Color Is Your Parachute? to help high school and college students zero in on their favorite skills and find their perfect major or career. No idea what you want to be? No worries! This fun, rewarding guide...
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The healthy cookbook for teens : 100 fast & easy delicious recipes
Michaud, Noah
Paper Book
Tasty, healthy meals ahead-cooking up new skills for teens Whether your goal is to learn a few fast and easy recipes, start eating healthier, or to create your own YouTube cooking channel one day, The Healthy Cookbook for Teens is the perfect place to start. If you've never...
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Rookie on love : 45 voices on romance, friendship, and self-care
Gevinson, Tavi
Paper Book
A single-subject anthology about the heart's most powerful emotion, edited by Tavi Gevinson. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen essays, poems, comics, and interviews from contributors like Jenny Zhang, Emma Straub, Hilton Als, Janet Mock, John Green, Rainbow Rowell, Gabourey Sidibe, Mitski,...
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Be mindful & stress less : 50 ways to deal with your (crazy) life
Biegel, Gina M.
Paper Book
Simple mindfulness practices for teens that build self-esteem, grow compassion, and reduce stress. The demands and pressures of everyday life can really stress you out! School, work, relationships, social media, and the like can leave you pulled in so many directions it can make...
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Everything a band-aid can't fix : a teen's guide to healing and dealing with life
Russell, Nicole
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Eating mindfully for teens : a workbook to help you make healthy choices, end emotional eating, and feel great
Albers, Susan
Paper Book
Turn mindless eating habits into mindful eating habits! In this breakthrough workbook, Susan Albers--author of Eating Mindfully and the New York Times bestseller, Eat Q--offers powerful mindfulness-based activities and skills to help you stop overeating. ...
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Stuff that sucks : a teen's guide to accepting what you can't change and committing to what you can
Sedley, Ben
Paper Book
Sometimes everything sucks. This unique, illustrated guide will help you move past negative thoughts and feelings and discover what truly matters to you. If you struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, you should know that your pain is real. No one should try to...
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Mindfulness for teen worry : quick & easy strategies to let go of anxiety, worry, & stress
Bernstein, Jeffrey
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Is your worrying keeping you from reaching your goals? In Mindfulness for Teen Worry, a clinical psychologist offers quick, easy-to-learn mindfulness skills teens can use anytime, anywhere to stop worries from growing and taking over. Let's face it--being a teen isn't...
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The emotionary : n. a dictionary of words that don't exist for feelings that do
Sher, Eden
Paper Book
A dictionary of words that don't exist for feelings that do written by The Middle actress Eden Sher and illustrated by acclaimed graphic novelist Julia Wertz. "A must-read for bad, good and just plain complicated days." --Oprah.com All her life,...
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Yoga for teens
Schenk, Shawna
Paper Book
Yoga shows that all beings (regardless of age) desire the same thing: peace. Yoga for Teens teaches how to attain this peace, for intermediate and high school aged kids, through using different yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditations, and writing "AUMwork" exercises. Each chapter focuses on...
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What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens
Christen, Carol
Paper Book
Based on the best-selling career book, a job-hunting manual for teens helps high school and college students zero in on their favorite skills and apply that knowledge to finding their perfect major or job. This new edition includes information about
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Chill : stress-reducing techniques for a more balanced, peaceful you
Reber, Deborah.
Paper Book
Your day starts at 6am and ends at midnight--if you're lucky. You keep up with all two hundred of your friends on Facebook. You practically invented the word "multitasking." Sound familiar? You're not alone. You are part of the most overscheduled, overprogrammed, and...
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Chill : stress-reducing techniques for a more balanced, peaceful you
Reber, Deborah
Paper Book
Feeling overwhelmed? This easy-to-follow guide to stress management is the perfect solution for teens in desperate need of downtime. With schedules packed full of obligations ranging from academic to athletic to social, today's teens know all too well the heavy toll that stress can take...
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Be Happy
Teen Breathe
Paper Book
Find your happiness--whatever it may be. What makes you happy? Time with friends? Curling up with a good book and a cup of hot tea? Simple things can create deep feelings of contentment, and this guide from the editors of Teen Breathe shows you how easy...
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The anxiety survival guide for teens : CBT skills to overcome fear, worry & panic
Shannon, Jennifer
Paper Book
Do you have problems with anxiety? The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens is a much-needed, go-to guide to help you finally break free from the worry and ruminations that can get in the way of reaching your goals. If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can...
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Communication skills for teens : how to listen, express & connect for success
Skeen, Michelle
Paper Book
Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn. Based on the New Harbinger classic, Messages, this book will teach you the necessary skills--such as assertiveness, active listening, and compassion--to become an effective communicator for life. In an...
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It's all love : reflections for your heart & soul
Ortega, Jenna
Paper Book
An empowering collection written by Jenna Ortega, the award-winning actress starring in thehit Netflix series WEDNESDAY.These deeply personal stories and quotes are accompanied bybeautiful illustrations thatexplore Jenna's struggles with depression, experiences falling in-and out of-love, the...
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