Part graphic novel, part scrapbook and altogether original—New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Holm's Eighth Grade Is Making Me Sick is just right for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Babymouse! Ginny has big plans for eighth grade. She's going to try out for cheerleading, join Virtual Vampire Vixens, and maybe even fall in love. But middle school is more of a roller-coaster ride than Ginny could have ever predicted. Her family has just moved into a fancy new house when Ginny's stepdad loses his job. (Can worrying about money make you sick?). Ginny's big brother keeps getting into trouble. And there's a new baby on the way. (Living proof that Ginny's mom and stepdad are having sex. Just what she needs.) Filled with Post-its, journal entries, grocery lists, hand-drawn comic strips, report cards, IMs, notes, and more, Eighth Grade Is Making Me Sick is the sometimes poignant, often hilarious, always relatable look at a year in the life of one girl, told entirely through her stuff.

There are a variety of reasons young people turn to drugs, and the impact of such behavior can often be devastating. Whether alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy, or the latest drug of choice, substance abuse among teens continues to be a concern. This disorder affects so many people in one way or another, not only the addicted individual but also his or her family members and friends. In Substance Abuse: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Sheri Mabry Bestor looks at the various reasons why young people experiment with drugs and alcohol—and the consequences of doing so. Written to help young adults and those close to them understand substance abuse disorder, this book is full of important and practical information from various experts. In addition to facts, statistics, and advice, this book also provides insights from real people—teen addicts and others—who have been affected by substance abuse. Topics covered in this book include: exposure to alcohol and drugs reasons people experiment with addictive substances physical and emotional aspects of addiction treatment options relapses recovery The chapters in this book take readers through the process of substance use to substance abuse, from curiosity and experimentation to full-blown addiction and recovery. The chapters feature not only true life stories, but also contain information about how substance abuse affects the body and brain. Appendixes include a list of resources, including web sites, books, and movies that teens will find useful. Designed to give teens the tools for understanding this disorder from various perspectives, this book is a valuable resource for anyone affected by substance abuse.

Now in paperback! In this hilarious installment of the Tales from the Locker series, Babymouse has a smartphone, and she's not afraid to use it. . . . Ping! Ping! The sound of texting is in the air. Everyone at middle school has a cell phone. Babymouse just has to get one, too. But having a phone is a lot of work! Building up a following on SoFamous, learning text lingo, keeping up with all the important koala videos . . . Babymouse is ready to tear her whiskers out. Why does it suddenly feel like she has no friends? Somehow, Babymouse needs to figure out how to stop worrying and love her smartphone . . . if Locker doesn't eat it first. #Typical.

Brothers Five and Little Ole Me By: Ruby Robinson Mayo Growing up with five brothers was never going to be easy for little Ruby, but she quickly learned that it could be quite exciting. Along with her rambunctious brothers, Ruby grew up in the hollers of eastern Kentucky. Together, she and her brothers would get into all kinds of mischief, create new games to play, and even put out fires! But despite the occasional rowdiness, Ruby loved her brothers dearly, and together they made wild and priceless memories that would last them through the ages.

“Her hero and heroine shine … with a good paranormal theme, Hollis’s read is compelling.” —RT Book Reviews He thinks the woman for him is only in his dreams. Turns out she is… because opposites attract! It’s tough on a girl when her big sister is a high-powered investigator with the Covert Law Enforcement Unit, but Tessa Nichols is doing her best to work through a master’s degree and handle life like an adult. Hardly anyone takes her seriously, between of the visions she’s had all her life and the warnings of the tarot. But when she has a vision of a young girl tied to a bed, there’s no way she can let that go. She offers her abilities to the missing teen’s father—a computer exec with an estate in Moonshell Bay. Security expert Griffin Knox is about to wring his employer’s neck for bringing this laughing, bohemian female in on the search for the teenager. Griffin relies on facts, on order—and locating his boss’s daughter fast can only happen if he uses the skills he gained when he was a cop. Not tarot cards, for Pete’s sake. But Tessa’s visions have an eerie habit of revealing more than just the truth … and when she starts showing up in his own dreams, what’s a cool-headed ex-cop to do? Dream of Me is the second novel in the Moonshell Bay sweet romance series featuring cops and ex-cops whose lives are just fine, thanks—until strong but vulnerable heroines cross their path! The books can be read as standalones, though the characters are connected and appear in each other's stories. No strong language or love scenes on the page, just a dollop of suspense and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like books by Melissa McClone, Hope Holloway, or Liz Isaacson, you’re in the right place. Enjoy! Originally published as Sex and Sensibility by Harlequin Blaze.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7's, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love. Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade. Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.

Preservation and Purpose is already endorsed by nationally renowned political pundits, candidates, best-selling authors and journalists, including Lt. Col. Allen B. West, Monica Crowley, Dr. Alveda C. King and Michelle Malkin. In this, the first of many books to come, Demetrius Minor lends a strong and independent voice to his Millennial Generation, as a self-imposed catalyst, poised to help steer America back toward a path where traditional values play an increasingly important role for future generations. Using his own dynamic personal history as an example, Minor introduces the making of a young millennial and proves the person, not the circumstance, paves the way for individual preservation. An impassioned manifesto follows, and dives into the sensitive but crucial issues of faith, family and politics, laying the foundation for individual purpose—the greater good.

I escaped my mental maze through the help of the people who don't want to drink anymore. Through recovery, I have learned how to be confident. Confidence is the result of two things: imagination and brotherly love. Though it was very painstaking escaping my mental prison, I was able to do it by first determining what the source was and then turning it off. I started to get enough relief from it to make me realize that it was the disguiser of the truth all along. I hope you will find the source of your mental prison in these pages.

Fictionalized account of Walter Settle's baseball career and 19th century baseball in Norwalk, California.