The Courage to Be Yourself: True Stories by Teens About

The Courage to Be Yourself: True Stories by Teens About Cliques, Conflicts, and Overcoming Peer Pressure

Cassandra is hassled by her friends for sitting with the â€œwrongâ€ kids at lunch. Jennifer gets harassed because sheâ€™s overweight. Dwanâ€™s own family taunts her for not being â€œblack enough.â€ Yen is teased for being Chinese; Jamel for not smoking marijuana. Yet all find the strength to face their conflicts and the courage to be themselves. In 26 first-person stories, real teens write about their lives with searing honesty. They will inspire young readers to reflect on their own lives, work through their problems, and learn who they really are.
Country USA
Brand Free Spirit Publishing
Manufacturer Free Spirit Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber FBA-|304518
Model FBA-|304518
ReleaseDate 2005-09-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781575421858

The Courage to Be Yourself: True Stories by Teens About Cliques, Conflicts, and Overcoming Peer Pressure