Teen Body Image

Morgan was born with a hole in her middle: a perfectly smooth, sealed, fist-sized chunk of nothing near her belly button. At 16, she's tired of keeping her physical abnormality a secret. One night, after a lifetime of hiding behind lumpy sweaters and a smart mouth, she decides to bare all. At first, she feels liberated. But the fallout is more than she bargained for. A few photos snowball into a media frenzy, and suddenly she is desperate to get back to her own strange version of normal.

The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Renée Watson, Jes Baker, and more in a relatable and gift-worthy guide about body image and fat acceptance. This dazzling collection of poetry, essays, and fashion tips is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed by a narrow definition of beauty. By combining the talents of renowned fat YA and middle-grade authors, as well as fat influencers and creators, The (Other) F Word offers teen listeners and activists of all ages a tool for navigating our world with confidence and courage.

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When gorgeous new student Carter struts into Year 10, Harley knows it’s time to reinvent herself. Before long, she’s shedding not only weight but her friends, her family, and the person she used to be. Spiraling deeper into a world where nothing is as it seems, Harley is desperate to find her way back. But first, she must figure out why her dead grandmother is messaging her. Why her father is never home. Why the voice keeps making her do things she doesn’t want to do. Why everyone she loves is out of reach.

This book is dedicated to those suffering with an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. I am writing based on my experience with the disease. The personal accounts within this book can aid in identifying and overcoming this disorder. This book can help you to see the beautiful girl in the mirror, regain your appetite, and begin talking about your feelings without fear of judgment.

At Recovery and Relief, a treatment center for girls with eating disorders, the first thing Shoshana Winnick does is attach herself to vibrant but troubled Rowan Parish. Shoshana — a cheerleader on a hit reality TV show — was admitted for starving herself to ensure her growth spurt didn’t ruin her infamous tumbling skills. Rowan, on the other hand, has known anorexia her entire life, thanks to her mother’s “chew and spit” guidance.

Join your teen girl on a beautiful journey and discover the magic of self-love! Are you concerned about the social pressures, emotional issues, and mental health challenges your teenage daughter faces today? Are you looking for ways to support her through school, friendships, body image concerns, and challenges with mean girls? If so, Inspire Her is the perfect resource! Packed with empowering exercises and actionable advice, this workbook will help your teen overcome these challenges.

Girl, You’ve Got This: A Confidence-Boosting Guide for Young Women. Unlock the secret to standing tall, embracing your uniqueness, and stepping into your power—no matter what challenges come your way! Do you find yourself scrolling through social media, comparing your life to picture-perfect posts, only to feel discouraged? Are you trying to fit in while searching for who you indeed are? Have you ever felt alone, wishing for guidance and reassurance? You're not alone. Many young women face these same challenges—but here’s the truth: you can turn your struggles into strengths.

Kamille lever et ret normalt liv som ung voksen, med veninder, fester, kæreste, tanker om fremtiden ... men bag facaden synker hun langsomt til bunds i sit liv på grund af spiseforstyrrelsen BED: Hun spiser. Meget. Alt for meget. Findes der en vej ud af BED, så Kamille kan komme videre med sit liv? En velskrevet, troværdig og ægte god læseoplevelse, også for andre end dem, der selv har lidt/lider af BED eller kender nogen, der har.

Remo e Margherita sono giovani e smarriti, imprigionati entrambi in un corpo inospitale: lui soffre di bulimia, lei è anoressica. Almeno fino a quando non si imbattono l'uno nell'altra. E scoprono che insieme ci si può salvare. Remo ha ventiquattro anni e l'ultimo trascorso è stato terribile. L'ha passato chiuso in casa, a mangiare senza sosta, ingrassando fino a superare i cento chili. Stanca della sua indolenza da fallito, la fidanzata l'ha pure lasciato. Una sera, in un bar che frequenta con dei vecchi amici, Remo conosce Margherita.

LaToya Williams lives in Montgomery, Alabama, and attends a mostly white high school. It seems as if her only friend is her older brother, Alex. Toya doesn’t know where she fits in, but after a run-in with another student, she wonders if life would be different if she were . . . different. And...

Growing up in the shadow of a famous mother, Clara has never felt good about her body. Now, at 16, she has an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. After a social media disaster, she decides to escape for the summer to Paris to stay with her estranged dad and her six-year-old brother, Alastair, who is on the autism spectrum. Charged with his care, Clara and Alastair set out to explore the city.

My sophomore year changed everything. I dropped 40 pounds after a stint in fat camp. Prior to losing weight, most of my time was spent comparing myself to my twin sister and trying to hide my cankles. But losing weight made all things seem possible. Now I'm popular, vying for the hottest guy in school and competing for a prom queen nomination. Finally, I'm getting noticed, and it's all because I dropped the pounds.

Zoe and Hank (short for Hannah) have been inseparable since they met in elementary school. The leader of the pack, Zoe is effortlessly popular while Hank hides comfortably in her shadow. But when Zoe's parents unexpectedly divorce, Zoe's perfect facade starts cracking little by little. Sinking under the weight of her broken family, Zoe develops an eating disorder. Now she must rely on Hank for help.

Obsessive-compulsive teen Clarissa wants to get better, if only so her mother will stop asking her if she's okay. Andrew wants to overcome his eating disorder so he can get back to his band and their dreams of becoming famous. Film aficionado Ben would rather live in the movies than in reality. Gorgeous and overly confident Mason thinks everyone is an idiot. And Stella just doesn't want to be back for her second summer of wilderness therapy.

"Lynhurtigt, koldt bad, hestehale, betablokkere, kaffe, green smoothie bowl på snapstory og Instagram, bil psykologieksamen, 12, kramme Miriam, skifte tøj, flere betablokkere, bil, parkering, hovedet på rattet. Og så dybe indåndinger ..." Josephine har lagt en plan. Hun har valgt en ambitiøs uddannelse, den rigtige kæreste og den optimale diæt. Alt skal være perfekt. Men der er noget, der sitrer inde i hende. Små bølger af noget forkert, der presser på og holder hende vågen. Det borer sig ind i hendes hjerne og får hende til at glemme ting. Glemme at trække vejret.

Sixteen-year-old Mackenzie, on a mission to be skinny, starts a journal to track her eating and chronicle her whirlwind life. It’s a temporary fix, and she soon finds herself sucked back into a familiar pattern of self-destruction.

Luciana, 17 años, está en coma por haber ingerido una pastilla de éxtasis. Es "el día siguiente". Mientras sus amigos se preguntan qué ha pasado, Eloy, el chico que la ama, busca desesperado al camello que le vendió la pastilla para tratar de salvarle la vida. Sólo analizando qué contenía la droga sabrán los médicos a qué se enfrentan.

Popular author Sarah Dooley offers this tale in which a 12-year-old girl loses everything. Ember’s family’s trailer has been burned to the ground. Now, with the school year about to start, Ember’s family has no money and no place to live. Ember knows she needs to make a fresh start - but with all that’s happened, is this even possible?

Fat girls and boys and nonbinary teens are: friends who lift each other up, heroes who rescue themselves, big bodies in space, intellects taking up space and bodies looking and feeling beautiful. They express themselves through fashion, sports and other physical pursuits, through food, and music, and art. They are flirting and falling in love. They are loving to themselves and one another.