Yoko's Diary by Paul Ham

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

The diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the war Ages: 8-12 1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had seen their cities destroyed by US bombers. Food, fuel and materials were in short supply. Yet spirits remained high. In April 1945, Yoko Moriwaki starte d high school in Hiroshima, excited to be a prestigious 'Kenjo' girl, and full of duty towards her parents, school and country. But the country was falling apart and in four months time her city would become the target for the first atomic bomb ever used as a weapon. In her diary, Yoko provides an account of that time - when conditions were so poor that children as young as twelve were required to work in industry; when fierce battles raged in the Pacific and children like Yoko believed victory was near. With additions by Yoko's relatives and fellow students, and an introduction by award-winning author Paul Ham, Yoko's Diary not only shows us the hopes, beliefs and daily life of a young girl in wartime Japan, it is a touching account of the consequences of the first nuclear bombing of a city. ...Show more

Hope in a Ballet Shoe by Michaela DePrince

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela is mistreated and she sees the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple and Michaela begins to take dance lessons. But life in the States isn't without difficulties. Unfortunately, tragedy can find its way to Michaela in America, too, and her past can feel like it's haunting her. The world of ballet is a racist one, and Michaela has to fight for a place amongst the ballet elite, hearing the words 'America's not ready for a black girl ballerina.' And yet...Today, Michaela DePrince is an international ballet star, dancing for The Dutch National Ballet at the age of nineteen. This is a heart-breaking, inspiring autobiography by a teenager who shows us that, beyond everything, there is always hope for a better future. ...Show more

Ariana: The Unauthorised Biography by Danny White

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

Who is Ariana Grande? This candid book traces the US pop star's story from her childhood in Florida, through her teenage years on Broadway and Nickelodeon, and onto her gleaming pop career which has seen her described as 'the new Mariah Carey'. This compelling biography is packed with fascinating detai ls about the real Ariana - what drives, motivates and moves her, and how she overcame all the obstacles and challenges that loomed on the path to superstardom. ...Show more

Vlog on! by Scholastic

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: From 10

Perfect for anyone who wants to know more about their favourite stars. Tapping into the incredibly successful vlogging trend, Vlog On! presents all the info on the most popular vloggers, videos, and more: categorized, rated and gathered into one awesome book. Featuring up-to-date news on Zoella, Alfie D eyes, Tanya Burr, Jim Chapman, Tyler Oakley, PewDiePie, Caspar Lee, Sprinkle of Glitter, plus many more, this colourful, family friendly book is the ultimate 'who's who' guide to vlogging which fans will just have to have. ...Show more

They Let Me Write a Book (Jamie's World) by Jamie Curry

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18

"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Jamie, I'm 19-years-old. I make videos on the Internet, and enough people watched them that they let me write a book. I know. What is life?" Inside these pages is my life so far, and what I've learnt - or haven't learnt - along the way. Read about my cowboy hat years, the year I dug a big hole, and the time I pulled down my pants at a badminton game. I'll tell you my top travel tips (drink water), how to have fun at a school ball (don't go) and how to be an adult (eat an oyster). And I'll talk about YouTube, because I suppose that's what got us into this mess in the first place ... ...Show more

Almost Adulting: All You Need to Know to Get it Together (Sort of) by Arden Rose

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

For fans of Grace Helbig and Alexa Chung comes a fresh, hilarious guide to growing up your way from social media influencer and lifestyle vlogger Arden Rose. In Almost Adulting-perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies-Arden tells you how to survive your future adu lthood. Topics include: * Making internet friends who are cool and not murderers* Flirting with someone in a way to make them think you are cool and not a murderer* Being in an actual relationship where you talk about your feelings in a healthy manner??? To the other person???????* Eating enough protein* Assembling a somewhat acceptable adult wardrobe when you have zero dollars* Going on adventures without starting to smell* How sex is supposed to feel, but, like, actually though By the end of the book-a mash-up of essays, lists, and artwork-you'll have learned not only how to dress yourself, how to travel alone, how to talk to strangers online, and how to date strangers (in PERSON!), but also how to pass as a real, functioning, appropriately socialized adult. ...Show more

On Tour (Girl Online #2) by Zoe Sugg

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Series: Girl Online | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

"Penny's bags are packed. When Noah invites Penny on his European music tour, she can't wait to spend time with her rock-god-tastic boyfriend. But, between Noah's jam-packed schedule, less-than-welcoming bandmates and threatening messages from jealous fans, Penny wonders whether she's really cut out for life on tour. She can't help but miss her family, her best friend Elliot . . . and her blog, Girl Online. Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer? The bestselling second novel from Zoe Sugg, including first-look chapters from the third book, Girl Online- Going Solo" ...Show more

The Tattooist of Auschwitz (YA Edition) by Heather Morris

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

I tattooed a number on her arm. She tattooed her name on my heart. In 1942, Lale Sokolov arrived in Auschwitz-Birkenau. He was given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival - scratching numbers into his fellow victims' arms in indelible ink to create what would become one of the most po tent symbols of the Holocaust. Waiting in line to be tattooed, terrified and shaking, was a young girl. For Lale - a dandy, a jack-the-lad, a bit of a chancer - it was love at first sight. And he was determined not only to survive himself, but to ensure this woman, Gita, did too. So begins one of the most life-affirming, courageous, unforgettable and human stories of the Holocaust: the love story of the tattooist of Auschwitz. This edition is edited and updated for younger readers, and also contains extra materials, including classroom discussion points, additional photos, maps and documents and other educational resources. ...Show more

Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton; Sheryl Berk (As told to); Rick Bundschuh

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Now a major motion picture, Soul Surfer is the moving story of Bethany Hamilton's triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration to all who hear it. They say Bethany Hamilton has s altwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing--not even the loss of her arm--could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a teenage girl with God on her side, resolutely pushing aside her pain and panic while being rescued and brought back to shore. "When can I surf again?" was the first thing Bethany asked after her emergency surgery, leaving no doubt that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story--a tale of personal empowerment and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing, perhaps even less so, than the soul. ...Show more

I am Malala (Teen Edition FTI) by Malala Yousafzai; Patricia McCormick

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

A MEMOIR BY THE YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE   As seen on Netflix with David Letterman"I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday."   When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.   On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive.   Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she became a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.   I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.   I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world. ...Show more

I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays by Shane Dawson by Shane Dawson

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

The book that more than 12 million YouTube subscribers have been waiting for! Shane Dawson's memoir features twenty original essays-uncensored yet surprisingly sweet. Shane Dawson has always been an open book. From his first YouTube vlog back in 2008, to his feature film debut "Not Cool," to a cover sto ry in Variety magazine, Shane has documented his life pre-tty thoroughly. We've seen awkward and adorable QAs with his mum, weight loss center drama, love life details, and the all-important haircut reveal. We've seen his hilarious spoofs of Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, and Sarah Palin. His music videos are awesome. But in I Hate Myselfie, fans will finally get a chance to see the real Shane through personal stories that are at once humorous and heartwarming, self-deprecating and totally inspiring. Highlighting key moments of his childhood and adolescence, through his phenomenal success on YouTube, and continuing on to his more recent experiences as an actor and director, Shane's memoir will feature the silliness and satire his fans already enjoy, but it will be even more in depth, more real, and more portable (it's a book). ...Show more

The Pearl-Shell Diver : A Story of Adventure from the Torres Strait by Kay Crabbe

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Category: TEEN BIOGRAPHY

Sario lives with his family on a remote Torres Strait island, which he never wants to leave--but the winds of change are stirring. The year is 1898, and the pearl-shell trade is at its height. When his father is coerced to join a white trader on his pearling lugger, 13-year-old Sario must go to work as a swimming diver to support the family. He can earn more as a pump diver, and is excited by the idea of walking on the sea floor, but the competition is fierce, and the only captain who will take him on runs the worst outfit in the fleet. With the constant danger of shark attack and the storm of the century approaching, can Sario provide for his family and realize his dream? ...Show more