Library Resources on Youth
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CHOCOLATE FOR A TEEN'S SOUL
YOU ALL
ALLENBAUGH, Kay
Life-changing stories for young women about growing wise and growing strong. Fifty-five tales of life and love as a teenager - teens will see themselves in these pages and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone.
243 p
2000
SECRET GIRLS' BUSINESS This book is about important girls' business
YOU ANG
ANGELO, Fay et al
Illustrated book on periods, puberty, moods with a section for teachers and male members of the family
2003
SEX, PUBERTY AND ALL THAT STUFF A guide to growing up
YOU BAI
BAILEY, Jacqui
A comprehensive book on sex, body changes, pregnancy, friendships, homosexuality, abortions, contraception, stis and risky relationships.
2004
CHOICES: A guide to anger and stress management for young people
YOU BAR
BARKER, Ken; JOHNSTON, Garry
A guide to anger and stress management for young people
44 p
1989
YOU CAN DO IT!
YOU BER
Michael E Bernard and Darko J Hajzler
What every student and parent should know about success in school and life. You want to feel good and do well. This book will help you to achieve success - at school and in life - by following a simple nine-step program.
234 p
1987
KIDSMART: Official blue light kidsmart handbook
YOU BLU
BLUELIGHT
For youth on any topic you want to know about. Also lists of numbers for immediate help.
176 p
2005
BOYS IN SCHOOLS
YOU BRO
Browne, Rollo; Fletcher, Richard
Addresses the real issues, behaviour, values and relationships. In many schools today, boys are trouble - and of great concern to parents and teachers. Schools face serious, daily problems with boys behaviours and attitudes which reduce the quality of education for girls and boys. The need for boys to change is crucial - but how can it be done? This book shows how innovative approaches used in schools can change the way boys view themselves and others.
246 p
1995
WHAT'S THE BIG SECRET? Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys
YOU BRO
BROWN, Laurie Krasny;
Book for young people that covers the bodies of both boys and girls, feelings and touching , and having a baby from conception to birth. Stresses the need for privacy and inappropriate touching.
1997
MORE SECRET GIRL'S STUFF
YOU CLA
CLARK, Margaret
Girls' emails to author and her responses to questions on friendships, home life, boyfriends and school
2001
THE MODERN GIRLS GUIDE TO SAFE SEX
YOU COO
COOKE, Kaz
A light hearted and informative guide to important issues for women's health, specifically targeting young women.
72 p
1988
THE PUBERTY BOOK -A guide for children and teenagers
YOU DAR
DARVILL Wendy; Powell, Kelsey
The "Puberty Book" answers the questions children and teenagers actually ask about themselves, their bodies and growing up. The answers are accurate and up to date. In simple, straight - forward language the authors discuss the changes that happen at puberty, sex and sexuality, health and looking after yourself, relationships, pregnancy and birth.
182 p
1995
THE PUBERTY BOOK - A guide for children and teenagers
YOU DAR
DARVILL, Wendy; Powell, Kelsey
The "Puberty Book" answers the questions children and teenagers actually ask about themselves, their bodies and growing up. The answers are accurate and up to date. In simple, straight - forward language the authors discuss the changes that happen at puberty, sex and sexuality, health and looking after yourself, relationships, pregnancy and birth.
182 p
2003
UNZIPPED: Everything teenagers want to know about love, sex and each other
YOU DON
DONAGHY, Bronwyn
Deals frankly and sympathetically with the crucial role that love and emotions play in every aspect of adolescent sexuality. At the same time it answers all the questions about sex that worry, confuse, intrigue and embarrass teenagers.
256 p
1999
TEEN TORMENT Overcoming verbal abuse at home and at school
YOU EVA
Evans, Patricia
Covers verbal abuse at home at school, prior to violence, advise for teachers and for young people, how to cope, sample school policy and abusive relationships
260 p
2003
GROWING INTO SEX
YOU GRE
Green, Christine
A guide for young people about sex and relationships, covers pregnancy, contraception, STD's, fears and worries about sex.
48 p
1991
LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX Growing Up, Changing Bodies, Sex and Sexual Health
YOU HAR
HARRIS, Robie H
Informative detailed book on puberty, contraception, families and body changes
1995
IT'S A GIRL THING
YOU HEN
HENWOOD, Belinda
A book about learning how to look after yourself physically and emotionally, about developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your body and the people around you. Information from the practicalities of periods to tips on zit control, from hints on how to shave your legs to eating well - also issues such as the effects of alcohol, learning to develop self-esteem and dealing with stress.
230 p
2000
IT'S A GIRL THING How to stay healthy, safe and in charge
YOU JUK
JUKES, Mavis
For early teenages - relationships, periods, bras, sexuality, as well as general health such as dental and eye check-ups
1996
BODY AND MIND The Whole You. A Guide to Life
YOU KIM
KIM, Jeannie
How to look after your body and mind with suggestions on exercise, nutrition, and your brain.
2003
FRIENDS AND FAMILY The Whole You. A Guide to Life
YOU KIM
KIM, Jeannie
How to best get on with your family and friends. How to decide who is important to you, how to make friends, and how to best get over arguments
2003
SPIRIT The Whole You. A Guide to Life
YOU KIM
KIM, Jeannie
Exploring how you feel about things and what you believe in
2003
THE TEENAGER'S GUIDE TO MONEY
YOU KOC
KOCH, Samantha; KOCH, David
Written by a teenager - about saving, getting the best deals when shopping, understanding credit cards, loans, controlling debts, choosing bank accounts, getting a job, or starting own business - cash flow
144 p
2000
KRUNCH! The best of streetwize and more...
YOU KRU
Streetwize Comics
Number one of a comic covereing issues such as disability and sexual activity, drinking and driving, eating disorders, and thrush
1997
EVERYGIRL
YOU LLE 2
LLEWELLYN-JONES, Derek; Abraham, Suzanne
"...discusses not only gynaecological facts and fallacies, but also looks at diet and skin care, and social and sexual behaviour".
169 p
1986
BULLYING: THE TRUTH
YOU MAC
MACFARLANE, Aidan; MCPHERSON, Ann
Questions and answers on bullying from the UK teenage web site
http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org
Includes being bullied by families, at school, at work, for sex etc
2004
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY BODY? : A GROWING UP GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND DAUGHTERS
YOU MAD
Madaras, Lynda; Madaras, Area
A straightforward and sympathetic examination of the physical and emotional changes which take place during puberty.
273 p
1989
BEING A HAPPY TEENAGER
YOU MAT
MATTHEWS, Andrew
For those teenagers who feel "No one understands me!" "Will I ever fall in love?" "Am I normal?" -do you wish "you were older? had more money? looked different? had different parents?" - this book is for you.
132 p
2001
"WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME?" The answers to some of the world's most embarrassing questions
YOU MAY
MAYLE, Peter
Succinct book on puberty covering changes, masturbation, pimples. Simple and appealing graphics and text
1975
SEX THE TRUTH
YOU MCP
MCPHERSON, Ann; MACFARLANE, Adam
From the web site http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org , where young people can post emails about any health/ well being topic and get responses. 2 books have been published as a result of these emails. This book is on sex and the other is drugs: the two main issues on the web site.
2003
DRUGS THE TRUTH
YOU MCP
MACFARLANE, Adam;MCPHERSON, Ann;
From the web site http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org , where young people can post emails about any health/ well being topic and get responses. 2 books have been published as a result of these emails. This book is on drugs and the other is sex: the two main issues on the web site.
2003
GROWING UP Usborne Facts of Life All about adolescence, body changes and sex
YOU MER
MEREDITH, Susan
What to expect as you grow up. Covers adolescence, emotions, puberty, contraception, sex and pregnancy. The illustrations are clear with topics such as internet relationships, it's ok to say no, food, drugs and smoking. STIs, spots and exercise are also discussed
2004
YOUTH, AIDS AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
YOU MOO
MOORE, Susan; Rosenthal Doreen; Mitchell Anne
Youth, AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of these diseases on young people. It examines how their sexual behaviour has changed as a result of the threat of AIDS, and how useful models are for predicting those at risk. Drawing on insights from their own research in the field, the authors also use the voices of young people to illustrate their concerns, knowledge and attitudes about sexual health. This book will be of considerable benefit to health care providers, sex educators and all those who work with and study adolescents.
174 p
SEXFACTS: The handbook for healthy sexuality
YOU MOR
MORRIS, June
Designed to provide a background of knowledge for young people so that they may be better able to achieve good relationships in adult life.
34 p
1994
PUBERTY GIRL
YOU MOV
MOVSESSIAN, Shushann
Guide on growing up for young girls. Covers periods, body image, safety, food and friendships
2004
PUBERTY GIRL
YOU MOV
MOVSESSIAN, Shushann
Guide on growing up for young girls. Covers periods, body image, safety, food and friendships
2004
GIRLS' TALK: young women speak their hearts and minds
YOU PAL
PALLOTTA-CHIAROLLI, Maria
Young women reflect their lives, hopes, happiness and pain. Joyful, poignant and powerful accounts, from short poems to heartfelt pleas and diary extracts.
280 p
1998
IT'S OK TO BE YOU
YOU PAT
PATTERSON, Claire; QUILTER, Lindsay
Feeling Good about growing up. A warm, wise and with-it guide to growing up. This is a book designed to help pre-adolescents feel good about the changes that are happening to them physically, sexually and emotionally. Its approach is sympathetic, down - to - earth and non-judgmental - and it's fun to read.
70 p
1994
GIRLOSOPHY: The love survival kit
YOU PAU
PAUL, Anthea
Gives a fresh perspective on love and life for the eternal girl within all young women
249 p
2001
GIRLOSOPHY: A Soul Survival Kit
YOU PAU
PAUL, Anthea
Urges all young women to find their own individual truth.
319 p
2000
GIRLOSOPHY - REAL GIRLS EAT
YOU PAU
PAUL, Anthea
Definitely printed with the young woman in mind, this book successfully presents food in a very positive way - how it is good to eat and that we should eat plenty of it. Covers the energy value of quality food - whether you are a student, a working girl or a young mother - we all need food for getting on with things. The are two chapters on "dieting sucks" and the author takes a whole page to say that unless a medical or health professional deems it necessary, we should not be on "diets." Recipes form a major part of the book and these are divided by times of the day. Very elaborately printed.
2005
GIRLOSOPHY : THE BREAKUP SURVIVAL KIT
YOU PAU
PAUL, Anthea
Guide for young people on getting over the end to a relationship: covers eating, drinking exercise and spritual recovery
2003
GIRLOSOPHY - THE ORACLE
YOU PAU
PAUL, Anthea
Positive sayings and ideas for young people.
2002
REVIVING OPHELIA
YOU PIP
PHIPHER, Mary, Ph D
An eye-opening look at the everyday dangers of being young and female, and how adults can help. For the first time, girl's unmuted voices from the front lines of adolescence, personal and painfully honest. By laying bare their harsh day-to -day reality, "Reviving Ophelia" issues a call to arms and offers parents compassion, strength and strategies with which to revive these Ophelias' lost sense of self.
304 p p
1996
AM I WEIRD OR IS THIS NORMAL? Advice and info to get teens in the know
YOU POT
POTASH, Marlin, S
Book that covers what every young girl goes through and wants to know if everyone else has these thoughts/experiences. Covers dating and sex, alcohol & drugs, jealousy, fights with friends and family, and how to get cool
2001
OPHELIA SPEAKS: Adolescent girls write about their search for self
YOU SHA
SHANDLER, Sara
A poignant collection of original pieces written from the hearts of girls from various races, religions and socio-economic backgrounds - ranging in age from twelve to eighteen - topics range from public and private, from body image to boys, politics to parents, school to sex.
285 p
2000
HEALTH ISSUES AND ADOLESCENTS: Growing up, speaking out
YOU SHU
SHUCKSMITH, Janet; HENDRY, Leo B
Almost all health messages for youth are written by adults and their function may be as much as a form of social control as health protection. Speaking out in this book, young people reveal how health messages are absorbed, adopted or ignored by today's youth.
164 p
1998
LOVING ENCOUNTERS : A YOUNG PERSONS GUIDE TO SEX
YOU STO
Stones, Rosemary
Straightforward look at many of the issues important to young people during adolescence.
183 p
1989
THE RED TREE
YOU TAN
TAN, Shaun
Picture book, with few words, by an award winning young illustrator, that starts with the words: "sometimes the day begins with nothing to look forward to" and ends with an uplifting feeling.
2001
SECRETS AND FEELINGS
YOU VIN
VINCENT, Christine
Tells the difference between bad and ok secrets, and who you can trust with those secrets.
16 p
1989
THE SCHOOL WOBBLIES
YOU WEV
WEVER, Chris
Some children find it very hard to go to school. If they refuse to go it can wreck their education and cause parents and schools a lot of worry and frustration. The schools wobblies is a book about the worries and the scary thoughts lurking in the minds of children who can't go to school. It is also about dealing with those worries and developing ways of thinking and coping to allow a return to school.
18 p
1994
THE SECRET PROBLEM
YOU WEV
WEVER, Chris
Approxiamately two percent of children and teenagers will suffer from obesessive compulsive disorder. It is a hidden disorder, a problem where few of those who have it will admit to symptoms, preferring to suffer the silence. It can cause misunderstanding and disruption for a child's family. Much of the suffering is due to lack of knowledge and delay in obtaining help.
14 p
1994
BE YOURSELF, LOVE, SEX, & YOU : A GUIDE FOR TEENAGERS
YOU WOO
WOOTTEN, Vicki
"...a frank, realistic, & responsible book about sex & personal relationships"...for teenagers.
160 p
1989
BE YOURSELF: love, sex and you - a guide for teenagers
YOU WOO
WOOTTEN, Vicki
"...a frank, realistic, & responsible book about sex & personal relationships"...for teenagers.
155 p
1989
STREETWIZE - LOOKOUT
YOU YOU
Youth Information Service
A light hearted approach for teenagers about problems they may face in the future.
26 p
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FACING UP
YOU CUR
The very title of this publication provides an indication of what is required in realistically and sensitively exploring a fundamental social issue. Presented with the challenge of developing classroom materials that address gender stereotyping, the members of the team involved in shaping and recurring issues were, on the one hand, to develop materials that are relevant, significant and appropriate to adolescents and, on the other, to tread a measured path between discussing what individuals should know and the way in which society itself acts out its values and attitudes.
1992
18 mins
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
YOU OSM
Osmotherly, Jan; Osfield Consultants
CD and book on problems that young people face: relationships, drugs, drink, domestic violence
1998
VIDEO **********
TURNING THE TIDE in Wellington
YOU CGH
Central Gippsland Health Service
Video on the effects of peer pressure and its relationship to drug dependence. Lists contacts in Wellington Shire. Notes accompany video
2002?
9 mins 16 secs
