TEEN CYBERBULLYING INVESTIGATED by Tom Jacobs

This book is full of 16 plus cases all about cyberbullying talking about where your rights end and where legal action begins. This book covers cases from political expression to hacking, including an explanation of why the court ruled either or against what the school/college said. It also includes in every chapter a "how would you decide this case" which asks you how you feel about this case and if you would agree/disagree with the verdict.

I learned so much about cyber laws and how you should really be careful about what you post/say.

Yes I would recommend this book, I learned a lot of important information about where your freedom of speech ends and it becomes more serious.

Recommended for grades 9-12 and adults.


KH in Greenville

DRUNK DRIVING by Stefan Kiesbye

In Drunk Driving there are 3 chapters all about stories of people who have been injured by drunk drivers or have been a drunk driver themselves. This book talks about how drunk driving accidents truly effect your lives and people's lives around you. Also if you choose to drive drunk that is your choice and you have to take any consequences that come because of it. In Chapter 1 there are five separate stories about how drunk driving has effected these five people and how their sons, daughters, idols, friends, and stepfathers have all been taken away. For example Joyce Bries describes how her daughter was killed in a car accident. In chapter 2 drunk drivers talk about how they felt and talk about when they drove under the influence and why they did it. In chapter 3 it talks about how we can prevent drunk driving and what the judicial system can do for example, ignition interlock systems, and a probation officer. Overall this book covers all perspectives and clearly talks about the effects of drunk driving.

I gained a massive amount of knowledge on drunk driving and how a real perspective on how it effects people. I learned also a lot of facts and also what the thought process of a drunk driver is.

One of the best books I have read about drunk driving, gives information from all different view points and contains true life stories of the effects of drunk drivers.

Recommended for all teens and adults.

KH in Greenville

EIGHT STORIES UP by Lezine A. DeQuincy, with David Brent.

Eight Stories Up is about DeQuiney Lezine, who as a teen thought the only way to escape his pain was to commit suicide. DeQuiney struggled during and childhood with feelings of hopelessness. As he went through college he fought with the urge to kill himself, eventually leading him to attempt suicide. He tried laying across train tracks, wandering around bad streets at night and finally he decided he'd jump. He was going to throw himself off a building ending his life right there. So than he began to write his friends his goodbyes. What he didn't know was that they kept him chatting until the 2 police officers and counselors showed up, saving his life. This book talks all about suicide, giving hope to people who may think they're alone , or who are asking questions about suicide. This book gives you the facts like how many think about suicide (1 in 10 people), how many act on suicide, what qualifies as suicide, how many die by suicide (4.599 ages 10-24 in 2004) etc. This book contains everything you should know about suicide, knowing that you're not alone, and how to tell if someone is suicidal. This book lets you know there is hope and there is recovery as shown by Lezine's story.

I learned so much, what the warning signs of suicide are, what qualifies as a suicide attempt, how many die and how to overcome these feelings and more. This book is a life saver for anyone who is suicidal or contemplating suicide.

Absolutely recommend! This book is an extremely helpful tool and I recommend everyone reads this so they know how to help and what to look for.

Recommended for grades 9-12 and adults.

KH in Greenville

CLIQUES, CRUSHES & TRUE FRIENDS: DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS by Ashley Rae Harris

This talks about the different types of friendships (the follower, the best boyfriend, the gossip girl, the cling on, the dumper, the loner, the boy crazy girl, the rebel and the hot date). In each chapter they talk about the different types, featuring stories from girls pertaining to the topics. Then at the end of the chapter there is an ask Dr. Vicki section which reviews the girls' stories and explains healthy ways to handle it. For example in the chapter 3 it was Courtney's story, she was the gossip girl until her best friend Susan spilled her secret about her father dating her math teacher. Courtney now knew how it felt to be gossiped about and began to choose not to. This book takes on peer pressure, judging, gossip and rumors, healthy and unhealthy friendships and mean girls. Overall it's about girls trying to fit in and get through life with happy and healthy relationships.

I learned that keeping your social life in control wont be easy. Everyone will face pressures in life but you can get through it and you can make and keep healthy relationships.

Every girl has gone through at least one or more of the topics in the book and will learn how to handle the situations better.

Recommended for grades 6-10.


KH in Greenville

IS IT STILL CHEATING IF I DON'T GET CAUGHT? by Bruce Weinstein

"Is it still cheating if I don't get caught?" is all about ethics and the five life principles (Do no harm, make things better, respect others, be fair and be loving). Each chapter tackles a subject or a variety of subjects, and answers questions using the system of ethics. For example Chapter 1 is "Bff!" Part 1: Trash talk, Promises, and Cookies that, Um, Don't taste so good." This chapter along with the other chapters are loaded with questions that question your ethics. After each story it also has a what do you think with 3 different options to choose from. Overall this book is about your morals and do you think these situations are right yes or no and how do the five life principles apply.

I learned how to question what I think is right or wrong according to the life principles.

I loved the way this book was written with all the pictures, very teen friendly and funny. Also liked the broad range of topics mentioned in the book.

Recommended for grades 9-12.


KH in Greenville

MY ANXIOUS MIND: A TEEN'S GUIDE TO MANAGING ANXIETY AND PANIC by Michael A. Tompkins and and Katherine A. Martinez

How do you know when anxiety is a problem? What is anxiety? If your feeling anxious or may be worried that anxiety is taking over your life, this book is right for you. This book covers first what anxiety is and asks you questions so you can figure out if your anxiety is excessive or taking over your life. This book teaches you how to face anxiety, when to seek help, even tips and ways to plan your life so you're feeling less anxious. A little anxiety is good for a person but when your anxiety begins to take over your life this book can be the best resource. It's full of easy to understand information and basically maps out ways to help.

I gained many new ways to deal with anxiety and panic and learned about the worry wheel which is made up of your anxious mind, body and actions.

An excellent book which gives you ways to feel less anxious instantly. Doesn't just explain what anxiety is, it takes each thing about anxiety and ways to deal with it and goes from there.

Recommended for all teens and adults.


KH in Greenville

MAD: HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER AND GET RESPECT by James J. Crist.

This book shows why many teenagers have anger issues or why they get angry so much. It shows examples of other teens talking about what happens when they get angry. It also gives good tips for teens on how to handle their anger and what to do when they are angry.

I learned a lot of facts on why teens get angry so much. I also learned what being angry does to someone and the people they love. Finally I learned how to control my anger.

Recommended for all teens


SD in Howland

HOW TO RAISE YOUR PARENTS: A TEEN GIRL'S SURVIVAL GUIDE by Sarah O'Leary Burningham

This book is basically a guide for teens on how to ask your parents questions. For example, how to convince your parents for a later curfew or how to ask to get a tattoo. This book goes chapter by chapter about different questions you might have or ways to ask your parents certain things. Also, it explains what certain phrases your parents use mean and every couple of pages there is comments from parents.

I gained a lot of useful information, for example the art of negotiation, how to get privacy, how to talk curfew, and more. Each chapter basically covers an issue a teen girl will go through in her life with her parents.

Yes I would recommend this book not only is it a good read, but it tells you how to talk to your parents through each one of the issues listed in the chapters. It could be the difference from you getting your license and curfew changes and not getting it.

Recommended for grades 6-10.


KH in Greenville

LET'S CLEAR THE AIR: 10 REASONS NOT TO START SMOKING

This book is basically jam packed full of information about smoking and what it does to you also including stories/opinions/facts from several kids. You learn from these kids that there are reasons for not starting smoking. Also some of the pages are full of facts! Like when the 1st study linking smoking to lung cancer , heart disease, and emphysema was released. Also, there weren't always warning on cigarette packs.

The information this book gives you will be the information you need to help you choose to stay away from smoking. This information could also help someone who is smoking just to be "cool" to get the real facts and get them to quit.

Yes I would recommend this book to a friend, because this information needs to be known. It could be the difference between life and death. Also this book could be a great resource for anyone who is a teacher, or just even wants the facts to tell someone to get them to quit.

Recommended for grades 6-12 and adults.


KH in Greenville

BODY DRAMA by Nancy Amanda Redd

Body drama is all about girls & the body problems they face and the questions they might be scared to ask. It shows real life girls with real life problems and it shows that no matter what shape or size, you're beautiful.

I learned a lot from this book about what's normal about your body and what's not.

Full of important information although the pictures are very graphic. There are female body parts that some may find inappropriate.

Recommended for grades 9-12.


KH in Greenville

BEYOND BRUISES: THE TRUTH ABOUT TEENS AND ABUSE by Sherri Mabry Gordon

This book explains all about abuse. It lists the many different kinds of abuse and what to look for if you think you're being abused, or if you think someone is being abused. It explains the many kinds of abuse (Physically, Sexually, Verbally, and Emotionally). This book also features a story about 15 year old Melanie who was being abused which leads into an explanation about what abuse is and what to do to help.

I gained a lot of knowledge from this book including what abuse is, how you cope with it, how you can tell someone is being abused, the effects of abuse and your options to help stop someone who is abusing you or someone you know.

This book is helpful to anyone including someone who is being abused, and someone who knows someone who is an abuser. It gives information on what to do and how to help, and can be a great resource for anyone.

Recommended for grades 9-12 and adults.


KDH in Greenville

IN LOVE AND IN DANGER, A TEEN'S GUIDE TO BREAKING FREE OF ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS by Barrie Levy

This book is very helpful and has very good advice for all teens no matter what age. The book shows the signs of an abusive relationship. It show girls and guys that they are not alone when it comes to abusive relationships.

I learned that many girls and guys are in abusive relationships. Also i learned ways how to help anyone who is in an abusive relationship. I couldn't put the book this book down when I started to read it.

I would recommend this book because it is something that will help teens, and show them that they are not alone when it comes to abusive relationships.

Recommended for all teens.


SD in Howland

SPLIT IN TWO: KEEPING IT TOGETHER WHEN YOUR PARENTS LIVE APART by Karen Buscemi

This book is all about how to help kids of any age deal with their parents getting or are divorced. The ideas the book gives the reader are very easy to do, and the child and parents will be able to do them together, even thought they live apart.

I gained helpful advice about how I would handle being organized, how I would be able to make both my homes feel like home, how to pack better when I go house to house and other helpful things.

I would recommended this book because it is very helpful to kids who have parents that are divorced.

Recommended for all teens.


SD in Howland

THREE LITTLE WORDS by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

In Three Little Words, Ashley Rhodes-Courter retells the horrors of her childhood in the foster care system in Florida. Her story, though a heartbreaking one, eventually morphs into one of hope.

From reading this book, I learned from one girl's story that it is possible, through hard work and determination, to make something good out of bad circumstances. It also gives an eye opening insight into the American foster care system.

Rhodes-Courter writes in an excellent and enjoyable style.

Recommended for grades 11-12 and adults.


RVK in Town of Esopus

UNCOOL by Erin Elisabeth Conley

Uncool is a book about being uncool and how being uncool can be, well, cool. It tells you to break out of your shell of fitting in and being like everyone else so you can be yourself. It also gives you ideas on misfit music, movies etc. This book really shows you that just being you is cool.

I learned that no matter what if you just be you, you will have friends and a good life. You will also be happy. Fitting in is not always the right choice.

This book can really get you to realize you don't need what everyone else has to be cool. Just being you is cool and you will be a lot happier.


Recommended for girl's grade 6-12.


KH in Greenville