For boys ages 10 and up, author Madaras details the body’s changing size and shape, growth spurt, reproductive organs, voice changes, romantic and sexual feeling, puberty in girls, and much more.   

 

 

 

In her unique, warm and funny style, Madaras gives young boys age specific information on everything they need to know about the new and exciting changes that are happening to their bodies during puberty. 

 

 

In her thoughtful and down-to-earth style, Madaras gives age specific information about the strange and thrilling changes that are happening to their bodies during puberty. 

 

 

What's happening to me?      

“A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to female puberty, invaluable for young girls and parents alike, tackling key subjects from physical changes to buying their first bra. Bright, stylish original colour illustrations and diagrams reveal everything young girls need to know about the changes they experience as they near puberty.”

 

 

Curious young minds can have their questions answered from puberty, reproduction, hormones, growing up and many more in this easy to read, perfectly illustrated book.

As you move through puberty, you will sometimes find you emotions and the things you need to get done seem overwhelming – and it seems that EVERYTHING sucks. This guide will help you discover how to get past thinking everything sucks, so that you can learn to deal with your emotions and discover what matters, and how to manage. Filled with illustrations and humor throughout.  

 

 

In 9 stories and 15 poems, Flake provides insight into the minds of a diverse group adolescent African American males. She covers teen pregnancy and marriage; secrets; being a “player” with young women; HIV; living in the hood; and other stories of urban young adult males living life and doing their best.

 

 

“The teenage years are a period of enormous growth and change, and maintaining a positive self-image during this tumultuous time can be a challenge. In this thoughtful book, young adults will read real stories of teens dealing with issues such as the stinging criticism of their peers, stage fright, and the sense of isolation one can feel even in a large group of people. These heartfelt first-person accounts are sure to resonate with teens as they offer a way forward, whether by working through a fear, participating in volunteer work, or passing on hard-won wisdom to younger children.”

 

 

Although girls are achieving more than ever, often they are overwhelmed with feelings of lack, fear and doubt. “Packed with graphic novel strips; appealing illustrations; fun lists, quizzes, and challenges; and true stories from tons of real girls, The Confidence Code for Girls teaches girls to embrace risk, deal with failure, and be their most authentic selves.”