Adolescence Videos

[close] Hunter, Autumn, and Summer live in separate homes, with different guardians and last names. What they share is a host of troubled feelings toward the mother they barely know. Told in three voices chronicling the family’s story, FALLOUT is the stunning conclusion to the trilogy begun by CRANK and GLASS. Learn more about this author here: http://www.ellenhopkins.com/ Learn more about this book here: http://tinyurl.com/y2wuxuw

[close] Kirkus Reviews says DESIRE is a "fantasy romance" that will "entertain romance lovers." From award-winning author Kailin Gow, comes a romantic dystopian, aptly called, DESIRE. A Dystopian world where everyone's future is planned out for them at age 18...whether it is what a person desires or not. Kama is about to turn 18 and she thinks her Life's Plan will turn out like her boyfriend's and friend's -- as they desired. But when she glimpse a young man who can communicate with her with his thoughts and knows her name...a young man with burning blue eyes and raven hair, who is dressed like no other in her world, she is left to question her Life's Plan and her destiny. Knowing the truth can destroy everyone...

[close] This is the winning trailer from my book trailer contest! TGM Films—comprised of four high school students—did an outstanding job with their interpretation. Enjoy!

[close] Teen Life is the ultimate and most complete book for teenagers. It deals with all the issues teens face today such as drugs, bullying, pregnancy, sex, and peer pressures while showing teens how to successfully navigate through the turbulent high school years. Teen Life offers inspirational advice that teens can relate to in a concise and straightforward language they can understand. This book explains the consequences of bad choices and shows how choosing positive alternatives can successfully impact their lives. Teens will not always confide in the adults in their lives due to fears of being judged or punished. Teen Life provides a safe and comforting place were they can gain insight on their own terms. Teen Life offers ideas on how to enhance school life, how to deal with your first crush, all types of relationships, secrets, how to prepare for the future, and more. It motivates teens to take a positive initiative that will enhance their lives and secure a prosperous, successful and happy future

[close] A Book Trailer that highlights a memoir about the summer experiences of a young boy on Martha's Vineyard during the 1960s. You'll see vivid images of the island, past and present, within the context of a humble existence that culminates in many memories of youthful summers.

[close] Maria Pearce receives a parcel in the mail that sends her and her best friend on a journey to Venice, Paris, and Palau that changes both their lives forever.

[close] This is the prologue and chapter one read by me, the author. I hope you enjoy =)

[close] This 2-minute trailer shows examples of how girls, ages 9-15, utilize this book for creative expression.

[close] Author Robert Wilder talks about various aspects of his new novel, Nickel, a Booklist Best Young Adult Book for 2016 and a Top 10 Romance for Youth.

[close] Author Robert Wilder talks about the two main characters in his new novel, Nickel, a Booklist Best Young Adult Book of 2016 and a Top 10 Romance for Youth.

[close] Matthew P. Winkler speaking about the Hero's Journey of Adolescence at the Hero Round Table 2016. Includes a portion of the TED-Ed video "What Makes a Hero?" (see link on this page)

[close] What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes?

[close] Many of you may not know that I struggled with anorexia growing up. Ten years ago, I began scribbling down my story. Today, I am very excited to finally announce my book, Hungry for Life, which is now available on Amazon! Eating disorders are an ever-growing epidemic, and I hope that my book will help spread understanding, since our instincts are often surprisingly misguided when it comes to this issue. I look forward to your thoughts and questions!

[close] Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther investigates the murder of a deaf university student in London. When a fellow student dies after contracting a deadly virus the British Government seals off the university from the outside world. When you can't hear...death comes silently. Book on Goodreads: Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[close] Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther investigates the murder of a deaf university student in London. When a fellow student dies after contracting a deadly virus the British Government seals off the university from the outside world. When you can't hear...death comes silently. Book on Goodreads: Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[close] Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther investigates the murder of a deaf university student in London. When a fellow student dies after contracting a deadly virus the British Government seals off the university from the outside world. When you can't hear...death comes silently. Book on Goodreads: Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[close] Eating disorder recovery is possible. Not only that - with the right treatment, it is probable. Watch Rachel Richards, best-selling author of Hungry for Life: a memoir unlocking the truth inside an anorexic mind, reveal her personal struggle with anorexia nervosa, the leading cause of death among those with mental illnesses. Understanding the mind of the sufferer, and the detrimental effects an eating disorder has on both the body and the brain, is essential to helping your friend or loved one get the treatment they need. This talk was presented at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Hungry for Life is available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Life-Me...

[close] Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) is a murder mystery written by Lance & James Morcan and published by Sterling Gate Books. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Fear-no... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... When you can’t hear…death comes silently. Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther is assigned to investigate the murder of a student at a university for the Deaf in London, England. The murder investigation coincides with a deadly flu virus outbreak, resulting in the university being quarantined from the outside world. When more Deaf students are murdered, it becomes clear there is a serial killer operating within the sealed-off university. A chilling cat-and-mouse game evolves as the unknown killer targets Valerie and the virus claims more lives. A stunning, claustrophobic, “whodunit” murder mystery, Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) is the eighth novel by father-and-son writing

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