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In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia....

Listeners learn about the background behind Barbie's concept and development, how it was a solution for girls who wanted to imagine adult roles rather than just play mother....

There's a lot a young man in the making needs to succeed as he grows up and prepares to make his way in the world....

From Paralympic ski racer and YouTube star, Josh Sundquist, comes an always-funny (and sometimes-awkward) memoir about teenage misadventures. When I was 25 years old, it came to my attention that I had never had a girlfriend....

Twenty years before women’s soccer became an Olympic sport and two decades before the formation of the WNBA, the ’76 US women’s basketball team laid the foundation for the incredible rise of women’s sports in America at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels....

Did you know that God’s light can shine through every facet of your identity? Radiant is an invitation for teen girls and young women to enjoy a candid conversation on identity with best-selling author Priscilla Shirer. You’ll hear reflections on life lessons she’s gathered....

Whether you have so far protected yourself emotionally and sexually, feel that you've been robbed of your purity, or have given in to temptation in some way, this book can help you achieve or reclaim sexual integrity....

Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory and author of the number one best seller Girling Up, puts her PhD to work to talk to teen boys about the science and pressures of growing up male in today's world. A must-have book for all teenage boys....

Are you constantly bombarded by questions about what you plan on doing after high school? Does the idea of the future seem too scary to even think about…so you ignore it completely? If you’re always pushing the idea of planning your future away, you’re not alone....

Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager - from a modern teenager's perspective....

Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton is a Maasai tribesman of Kenya. In this fascinating autobiography, he shares stories about growing up in his nomadic tribe....

A New York Times best seller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson....

This program is read by the author. Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of Mogul, speaks directly to teens and young adults, sharing insights from her own life as well from the lives of the most incredible and inspiring women on Mogul....

Based on a national survey of hundreds of teenage girls, Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice give young men insight into the hearts and minds of teen girls....

Perfect for graduation gifts and other transitional milestones, this guide is for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers....

Feminist AF uses the insights of feminism to address issues relevant to today’s young womxn....

I’ve been playing the game of life for nearly 50 years. I’ve learned a lot about this complicated and confusing game and have dedicated my time to helping thousands of men all over the world. This book is my attempt at putting a no-bullsh*t plan together for teenage men to follow....

Your body is a sacred treasure, a worshipful instrument, and a unique masterpiece! That’s a pretty big deal. But sometimes it feels confusing, awkward, and flawed. The truth is: You and your body, all of it, are important and beautiful, designed especially by God with a specific plan....

Eric Greitens brings his adventures to life, sharing stories of friendship, struggle, and hard-earned wisdom....

The perfect book for all student journalists, this young learners adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters' Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's New York Times best-selling She Said will inspire a new generation of investigative journalists....

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Affirmations for Young Black Men and Black Boys and empower self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, happiness, and self-love....

Gloria Steinem was no stranger to injustice even from a young age. Her mother, Ruth, having suffered a nervous breakdown at only 34, spent much of Gloria's childhood in and out of mental-health facilities....

Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940s and 1950s....

There's a lot a girl needs to know as she grows up and makes her way in the world. Having a reference guide of practical how-to life skills and character traits can empower her to become a confident and capable woman....

Ten powerful skills to help you deal with anxious thoughts and feelings—so you can get back to being a teen....