Young Adult Nonfiction
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Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
$12.99 Add to cartThe extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance compan… [more below]
- Author: Deprince, Michaela
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: January 19 2016
- ISBN10: 0385755147
- Language: English
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Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
$19.99 Add to cartMost people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don’t know her full story. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifl
- Author: Reef, Catherine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: November 08 2016
- ISBN10: 0544535804
- Language: English
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Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens
$16.99 Add to cartALA 2021 Rainbow List Pick
Are you LGBTQ+? Not sure? Whether you’re queer or questioning, understanding sexuality and gender identity can be confusing. And if you’re a Christian, questions of identity
- Series: Queerfully and Wonderfully Made Guides
- Author: Finke, Leigh
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 260
- Publish Date: August 25 2020
- ISBN10: 1506465242
- Language: English
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Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me: The Life of the Legendary Artist and Activist (Adapted for Young Adults)
$28.99 Add to cartThe inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson–one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century–adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson b
- Author: Duberman, Martin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: March 09 2021
- ISBN10: 1620976498
- Language: English
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Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
$21.95 Add to cartThis second edition of Beyond The Wall is an autobiographical account that gives a rare, detailed, and warm insight into the life of someone with autism. Shore relates his personal and professional ex
- Author: Shore, Stephen M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 174
- Publish Date: September 04 2013
- ISBN10: 1931282196
- Language: English
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The Resilient Teen: 10 Key Skills to Bounce Back from Setbacks and Turn Stress Into Success
$17.95 Add to cart“Well researched and up to date, including the acknowledgement of teens’ struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic…. Belongs on every young adult’s bookshelf.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred)10 powerful skil
- Series: Instant Help Solutions
- Author: Raja, Sheela
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: June 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1684035783
- Language: English
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Taking Hold: From Migrant Childhood to Columbia University
$9.99 Add to cart“Simply written but full of beautiful details, this book should inspire every citizen of our diverse and changing world.” —VOYA In this fourth book in his award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jimen… [more below]
- Series: Circuit #4
- Author: Jiménez, Francisco
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: October 17 2017
- ISBN10: 1328742091
- Language: English
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Bronx Masquerade
$12.99 Add to cartThe beloved and award-winning novel now available in a new format with a great new cover
When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their- Author: Grimes, Nikki
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: August 08 2017
- ISBN10: 0425289761
- Language: English
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Quiet-Time Prayers for a Teen Girl’s Heart: 180 Comforting Conversations with God
$5.99 Read moreWrap your soul in the comfort of the Creator.
You will envelop your soul in the comfort of the Creator as you read through 180 just-right-sized, devotional-like prayers that will meet you right where- Author: Bernstein, Hilary
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: June 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1636092810
- Language: English
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The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence
$23.95 Read moreThe essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens–now fully revised and updated with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and “social perfectionism.”
Do you feel shy when meetin
- Author: Shannon, Jennifer
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: February 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1684038014
- Language: English
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Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices
$12.95 Add to cartWhether discussing the transformative power of art or music, the lasting trauma of residential schools, growing up poor, or achieving success, the contributors to this remarkable anthology all have so… [more below]
- Author: Charleyboy, Lisa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 22 2016
- ISBN10: 1554516862
- Language: English
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Interabled: True Stories about Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples
$19.99 Add to cartYouTube sensations Shane and Hannah Burcaw are back with a groundbreaking, uproarious collection of essays and short stories about what it means to be in an interabled relationship.
With their signatu- Author: Burcaw, Shane
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: January 14 2025
- ISBN10: 1250620716
- Language: English
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Think 4:8: 40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life for Teens
$12.99 Add to cartThe best-selling author of The 4:8 Principle and 40 Days to a Joy-filled Life returns with a special edition for teens. In just 40 days, teens can change their minds and their attitudes. Tommy Newberr… [more below]
- Author: Newberry, Tommy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: September 03 2013
- ISBN10: 1414387164
- Language: English
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Walking with Frodo: A Devotional Journey Through the Lord of the Rings
$16.99 Add to cartTolkien’s Lord of the Rings epic tale has long captivated readers with its parallels to biblical truth. And now, Walking with Frodo looks at the biblical themes found in the classic Lord of the Rings … [more below]
- Author: Arthur, Sarah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 179
- Publish Date: November 01 2003
- ISBN10: 0842385541
- Language: English
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Visitations
$25.99 Add to cartInspired by true events, this haunting yet hopeful young adult graphic novel weaves together family dynamics, mental illness, and religion–perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo.
Corey’s mom has always made- Author: Egbert, Corey
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: November 19 2024
- ISBN10: 037430842X
- Language: English
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Visitations
$17.99 Read moreInspired by true events, this haunting yet hopeful young adult graphic novel weaves together family dynamics, mental illness, and religion–perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo.
Corey’s mom has always made- Author: Egbert, Corey
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: November 19 2024
- ISBN10: 037430839X
- Language: English
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Bernice Sandler and the Fight for Title IX
$16.99 Read moreIn 1969 Bernice Sandler was finishing her doctorate in Education at the University of Maryland, teaching part-time at the university, and trying to secure a full-time position. Despite her exce… [more below]
- Series: Extraordinary Women in Psychology
- Author: Barton, Jen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: May 10 2022
- ISBN10: 1433839466
- Language: English
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Enough Is Enough: How Students Can Join the Fight for Gun Safety
$12.99 Add to cartFrom award-winning author Michelle Roehm McCann comes a young activist’s handbook to joining the fight against gun violence–both in your community and on a national level–to make schools safer for e… [more below]
- Author: Roehm McCann, Michelle
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: October 08 2019
- ISBN10: 1582707014
- Language: English
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The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology: Science Simplified (Visual Learning Book for Science Class, Simple Biology Topics, Educational Illustrat
$27.99 Read more24 Major Biology Topics You Should Know
Explore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology.
#1 Best Seller in Ecology for Teens & Young
- Author: Peterson, Sarina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: July 30 2024
- ISBN10: 1684816556
- Language: English
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Mangilaluk: A Graphic Memoir about Friendship, Perseverance, and Resiliency
$18.95 Read more“Some children are born into the world and are home as soon as they come Earthside. Others spend their lifetimes searching for a home, a place to belong, a place where they are safe. I am one of those
- Series: Qinuisaarniq
- Author: Andreason, Bernard
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 100
- Publish Date: May 07 2024
- ISBN10: 1774507382
- Language: English
