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Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2006.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
Teens are more aware of sexuality and identity than ever, and they're looking for answers and insights, as well as a community of others. In order to help create that community, YA authors David Levithan and Billy Merrell have collected original poems, essays, and stories by young adults in their teens and early 20s. The Full Spectrum includes a variety of writers-gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, transitioning, and questioning-on a variety of subjects:...
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
One small act of kindness can change the world. Lady Gaga has always believed in the importance celebrating individuality, acting with empathy, and being kind to yourself and other. She and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, founded Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the world a kinder and braver place. Within these pages you will meet young change makers who found their inner strength, who prevailed in the face of...
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1997.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Six teenagers tell about their experiences in immigrating to the United States for the opportunities which elude them in Mexico because of its political and economic instability.
18) Heart of gold
Author
Publisher
Taylor Pub
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
The young woman who helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta describes her lifelong interest in the sport and the lessons it has taught her.
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
A collection of essays wrtten by the author from age fifteen to seventeen in which he shares impressions of school, sports, cool people, boring people, friends, family, money, music, and obsessions.