Self Image

When Emma Sasha Silver loses her eyesight in a nightmare accident, she must relearn everything from walking across the street to recognizing her own sisters to imagining colors. One of seven children, Emma used to be the invisible kid, but now it seems everyone is watching her. And just as she's about to start high school and try to recover her friendships and former life, one of her classmates is found dead in an apparent suicide. Fifteen and blind, Emma has to untangle what happened and why - in order to see for herself what makes life worth living.

Henry "Biggie" Abbott is the son of one of Finch, Iowa's most famous athletes. His father was a baseball legend and his step-dad is a close second. At an obese 300+ pounds though, Biggie himself prefers classroom success to sports. As a perfectionist, he doesn't understand why someone would be happy getting two hits in five trips to the plate. "Forty percent, that's an F in any class", he would say. As Biggie's junior year begins, the girl of his dreams, Annabelle Rivers, starts to flirt with him and suggests he should play baseball.

You cant trust life to give you decent parents, or beautiful eyes, a fine French accent or an outstanding flair for fashion. No, life does what it wants. Its sneaky as a thief. Maisie's first day of High school should be exciting, but all she wants is to escape. Her world is lonely and chaotic, with an abusive mother and a father whos rarely there to help. So when Maisie, who finds refuge in her art, meets the spirited Rachel and her mother, a painter, she catches a glimpse of a very different world - one full of life, creativity, and love - and latches on.

In this book, we’ll be exploring the world of body dysmorphia—understanding what it is, how one can identify it, and how to deal with symptoms. It’s an incredibly complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide—both men and women—regardless of age, race, or creed.

Welcome to Marnie David’s groundbreaking 2-in-1 compilation that combines her renowned first two books – The Confident Teen and The Social Teen. The Radiant Teen is a transformative guide designed to empower teens to break out of their shells and let their authentic selves shine. This book is an indispensable resource for overcoming social anxiety and low self-esteem.

Penny Harris just ruined her life. As one of the most popular girls in school, she's used to being invited to every party, is dating the Jordan Parker, and can't wait to rule senior year with her best friend, Olivia. But when Penny wakes up on Jordan's lawn the morning after his first-day-of-summer bash, she knows something went horribly wrong the night before.

Up until her 15th birthday, the most important thing in the world to Beatriz Mendez was her dream of becoming a professional dancer and getting herself and her family far from the gang life that defined their days - that and meeting her dance idol Debbie Allen on the set of her favorite TV show, Fame. But after the latest battle in a constant turf war leaves her gang leader brother, Junito, dead and her mother grieving, Beatriz has a new set of priorities. How is she supposed to feel the rhythm when her gang needs running and her mami can't brush her own teeth?

With celebrities like Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish talking openly about their mental health, it's clear to see that there's tremendous power to be found in addressing conditions like anxiety. Almost one in three teenagers will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their adolescence—and whether you're one of those teens yourself or you're a concerned parent or teacher, you want to know what you can do to manage it.

Weeping Under This Same Moon is based on a true story of two teenage girls from different cultures, whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives. In this testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism, Mei and Hannah come together in celebration of culture and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair.

Women and girls everywhere are being played, hungrily chasing after a brand of broken beauty that leaves us disconnected, damaged, and so desperate for acceptance that we fuel our own exploitation with our shame and money. In the midst of battling an eating disorder, Melissa Johnson, a marriage and family therapist, was given new eyes to see the widespread fallout of this ultimate deceit. With piercing insight and tender encouragement, Melissa helps women capture hope and freedom as she shows that true beauty is not impossible—it abounds all around us.

En Amar(se) es de valientes entenderás que el amor debe sumar, siempre. Si resta, no es amor. Con palabras que tienen el poder de llegar hasta el fondo de tus emociones, Alejandro Ordóñez de nueva cuenta nos regala sus más íntimas reflexiones al más puro estilo de su exitoso blog Por escribir.

Stella was born to sing. Someday Broadway. But everything changes when a tragic accident renders her deaf; she cannot hear, much less sing. Trapped in a strange new world of total silence, she must face not only the loss of her friends, her hopes, and her voice but also the loss of her identity and her life's purpose. Who is she if she's not a singer? Hayden is a quiet loner, an outcast, and the only person Stella can communicate with; his profound stutter makes him speak so slowly, she is able to easily read his lips.

Make C.H.A.N.G.E.S. that last! Master your emotions and transform your teen years with skills that stick. The teen years can feel like drinking water from a firehose—overwhelming. Every turn brings new challenges: grades, friendship drama, and self-image battles. It's like a daily test without a study guide. Nearly 50% of teens report stress that negatively impacts their lives, citing school pressures, social challenges, and future planning. Managing intense emotions is tough.

Seventeen-year-old “Hank” has found himself at Penn Station in New York City with no memory of anything - who he is, where he came from, why he’s running away. His only possession is a worn copy of Walden, by Henry David Thoreau.

And so he becomes Henry David - or “Hank” and takes first to the streets, and then to the only destination he can think of - Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Cal Armistead’s remarkable debut novel is about a teen in search of himself.

Lucky Linderman has been the target of Nader McMillan’s relentless bullying for as long as he can remember. But he has a secret—one that helps him wade through the mundane torture of his life. In his dreams, Lucky escapes to the war-ridden jungles of Laos, where his grandfather, who never came home from the Vietnam War, is still trapped. There, Lucky can be a real man and maybe even a hero.

Welcome to the world of the fabulously wealthy in London, 1909, where dresses and houses are overwhelmingly opulent, social class means everything, and women are taught to be nothing more than wives and mothers. Into this world comes 17-year-old Victoria Darling, who wants only to be an artist - a nearly impossible dream for a girl. After Vicky poses nude for her illicit art class, she is expelled from her French finishing school. Shamed and scandalized, her parents try to marry her off to the wealthy Edmund Carrick-Humphrey. But Vicky has other things on her mind....

Follow a group of seven teenage misfits from various backgrounds as they fight the ills of the world, rising to reign supreme in their sovereignty over life’s events, watched over–quietly, faithfully–by three adults who offer words of encouragement. Celebrate with them all as they step into the world with pride for who they are as children of God and the Universe.

In his second book in a philosophically guided series, Ray W. Lincoln guides the listener through their first and most important task in a world-changing mission: namely, to learn how to think straight (and teach straight thinking) and combat the insurgence of crooked thinking in our culture and in our world today. "If we become passive victims of this crooked way of thinking," he says, "we promote it. If we remain silent, we also give it credence."

Do you ever wonder why you're not experiencing the freedom and abundant life promised in Scripture? Despite the freedom that Jesus purchased at the cross, many Christians still live in bondage because they are unaware of the lavish spiritual blessings that God has opened to them. Katherine Ruonala is a world-renowned pastor who operates in notable signs and miracles. In Supernatural Freedom, she shows that when you begin to access the true deliverance that Jesus makes available, you will run boldly towards the impossible, filled with supernatural power and confidence! Through Katherine’s ...

Welcome to the exhilarating journey of self-discovery and athletic excellence that is "Next Level Athlete: Unleash Your Athletic Greatness." In this book, we embark on an inspiring odyssey through the core principles that define not just exceptional athletes, but exceptional individuals. Whether you're a seasoned athlete striving for greatness or someone just starting out on the path to athletic achievement, this book is your compass to navigate the twists and turns of your athletic journey.