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Ebony had a secret...an ill-advised relationship with a married man in the church sent Ebony down a path of regret, which led to an unplanned pregnancy. When the pressure of being the pastor's daughter and carrying a married man's child weighs upon her, emotions flare. Shortly afterwards, she threatens to publicize the entire affair, deciding to bear the consequences of the matter. After an untimely event, and unprecedented conviction, Ebony is forced to confess as she battles with thoughts of betrayal to God, the church, and herself.

Along with all the perks of becoming an adult come challenges and the need to learn skills that help you self-regulate as you venture into new experiences. Highlighting five key areas of life - physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial - Be You, Only Better offers science- and experience-backed tools and easy-to-implement techniques for success. Skill-building and self-care practices - such as journaling, getting enough sleep and exercise, embracing nature, managing time and money, and practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism - are presented.

One of the worst acts of racial violence in American history took place in 1921, when a White mob numbering in the thousands decimated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Burning recreates Greenwood at the height of its prosperity, explores the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its Black residents and Tulsa's White population, narrates events leading up to and including Greenwood's devastation, and documents the subsequent silence that surrounded this tragedy.

Growing up in one of the toughest Cities in America called The Bronx, New York, Justice experienced the harsh realities of life and how government agencies and public servants could use their power for good or use it to abuse the American people. Justice understands that the president has a serious duty to the American people and has the ability and power to hold his government agencies to account if in breach of their conduct and constitutional duties. A great president also holds himself to account and is responsible for all the citizens and legal guests in the country.

The way you walk reveals things about your personality. What does your walk say about you? Find simple steps young adults should know to add confidence, happiness and fulfillment to their daily walk. Consider a walk that Genesis 6:9 calls "Walking with God." What does that mean? We will see reasons and reminders for what that can mean and how this walk equals a more happy, confident, and fulfilling life. The principles in this book are beneficial for every listener.

Stell dir vor, du hättest eine Roadmap, eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, die dir hilft, von dort, wo du jetzt stehst, dorthin zu gelangen, wo du in der Zukunft sein möchtest. Deine Ziele, deine Träume, deine Pläne, sie alle sind für dich zum Greifen nah. Du brauchst nur die richtigen Werkzeuge, um sie zu erreichen, zu verwirklichen, umzusetzen. Genau das ist Sean Coveys wegweisendes Hörbuch "Die 7 Wege zur Effektivität für Jugendliche" für Millionen von Teenagern: ein Leitfaden zu mehr Selbstbewusstsein und Erfolg.

Teenageårene opleves af mange som svære og indimellem stressende. Det kan være eksaminerne, venskaberne, kropsforandringerne, mobning, angst og alt mulig andet - eller lidt af det hele. I denne bog rækker forfatteren Nicola Morgan en hjælpende hånd ud til alle, der gerne vil vide lidt mere om, hvad der foregår og at man ikke er alene. Bogen er smækfyldt med gode råd og viser, at der er hjælp at hente, hvad enten man tumler med store eller små bekymringer.

Wendelin Van Draanen didn't grow up wanting to be a writer, but 30 books later, she's convinced that writing saved her life. Or, at least, saved her from a life of bitterness and despair. Writing helped her sort out what she thought and felt and wanted. And digging deep into fictional characters helped her understand the real people in her life better as well. Wendelin shares what she's learned - about writing, life, and what it takes to live the writing life. This audiobook is packed with practical advice on the craft.

Following the Civil War, the Reconstruction era raised a new question to those in power in the US: Should African Americans, so many of them former slaves, be granted the right to vote? In this vivid portrait of the systematic suppression of the African-American vote, critically acclaimed author Lawrence Goldstone traces the injustices of the post-Reconstruction era through the eyes of incredible individuals, both heroic and barbaric, and examines the legal cases that made the Supreme Court a partner of white supremacists in the rise of Jim Crow.

So much for senior year being the best part of high school. It all started when I caught my boyfriend cheating on me. I did what any girl would do - I got revenge. Of course, it didn’t stop there. Thanks to a condemning video, I also got eight weeks of community service and athletic probation right before basketball season is supposed to start. (There goes my spot as captain!) Thankfully, there’s a guy at Marlowe Junction’s Helping Hands who makes passing the time more enjoyable.

Morgan Jones has always had a knack for setting people up. In a world of swiping pics on dating apps, she wants to give the dating scene a much-needed personal touch. This is why she started the Date Maker, a matchmaking service for local college students. If only Declan Adams didn't ruin everything! Disastrous Dates: The Complete Collection is a bundling of four novellas that were originally published as a serial, and it includes The Date Maker, Meet Your Match, The Grudge Match, and The Maker's Match....

Carol Anderson's White Rage took the world by storm, landing on the New York Times best seller list and best book of the year lists from New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Chicago Review of Books. It launched her as an in-demand commentator on contemporary race issues for national print and television media and garnered her an invitation to speak to the Democratic Congressional Caucus. This compelling young adult adaptation brings her ideas to a new audience.

This is a comedic novel featuring a 15-year-old boy named Beetle and his involvement with the production of a film, The Attack of the Biotoxic Bulldogs. It is highly cinematic, both in content and in form. The novel uses a strong cast of characters, each vividly portrayed, believable, and compelling. Combining campy horror movie clichés, modern realism, and nostalgia, this novel will captivate readers of all ages.

Kira thought she knew everything about her best friend, Haylee. But when Haylee commits suicide immediately after her first date with her longtime crush, Bradley Johansen, Kira is left with nothing but questions, and a gaping hole in her life where Haylee used to be. Kira is sure that the answers to her questions must be written in Haylee's journal, but she's not the only one searching for it. The more Kira learns about Haylee's past, the more certain she is that other people grieving for Haylee are keeping secrets - especially Bradley.

Imagine having everything taken away from you - permanently - with no hope of resuming a normal life. This is the case for many teenagers in America who are tried and convicted as adults for the crime of murder. Here Susan Kuklin takes you behind bars for frank interviews with a collection of young men who will spend the better part of their lives in jail. She lets them speak for themselves, providing the raw details of their incarceration and the anger, despair, and surprising hope they experience every day. Kuklin also provides an in-depth look at the American penal system, highlighting its many intricacies and inequities while focusing on capital cases involving juveniles.

Louie has finished her old life, and stepped into a world of sinners. For her, things are not going to be the same again. This darkly funny, disturbing novel explores a lawless world where morality is a nuisance, everything can be bought, and the prices paid are high.

Quando è molto piccolo, e non cammina, Riccardo è definito da tutti "un bambino pigro". Solo a tre anni, grazie alle insistenze di due genitori amorevoli e testardi, gli viene diagnosticata la Pci, la Paralisi cerebrale infantile. Da quel momento, tutto cambia. Riccardo ha un nemico da odiare: la sua malattia. Un nemico che non lo lascia libero un attimo, e lo schiaccia a colpi di fatica, solitudine, tristezza. Un nemico che però, con gli anni, si trasforma in qualcosa di diverso.

Most kids of color grow up talking about racism. They have “The Talk” with their families - the honest talk about survival in a racist world. But White kids don’t. They’re barely spoken to about race at all - and that needs to change. Because not talking about racism doesn’t make it go away. Not talking about White privilege doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. The Other Talk begins this much-needed conversation for White kids.

It didn't just start with #MeToo. Today's feminism is more diverse than ever before and asks all kinds of questions. Feminism Is... tackles topics including intersectionality, the gender pay gap, the male gaze, and mansplaining. Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism, and take a look at the concerns affecting women at work, in the home, and around sex and identity. Get answers to the big issues and meet some of the most groundbreaking feminists like Audre Lorde and bell hooks.

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, from the bestselling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table.