Books with title Let's Talk About Being Shy

Striking a perfect balance between heartfelt emotions and spot-on humor, this debut features a pop-culture enthusiast protagonist with an unforgettable voice sure to resonate with readers.Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting―working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating―no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done.But then Alice meets Takumi and she can’t stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for (uncertainty, butterflies, and swoons, oh my!).When her blissful summer takes an unexpected turn and Takumi becomes her knight with a shiny library-employee badge (close enough), Alice has to decide if she’s willing to risk their friendship for a love that might not be reciprocated―or understood.Claire Kann’s debut novel Let’s Talk About Love, chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, gracefully explores the struggle with emerging adulthood and the complicated line between friendship and what it might mean to be something more. Praise for Let’s Talk About Love from the Swoon Reads community: “A sweet and beautiful journey about self-discovery and identity!” ―Macy Filia, reader on SwoonReads.com“There aren't many novels that have asexual characters and it's something people need more of.” ―Alice, reader on SwoonReads.com“I want this on my shelf where I can admire it every day.” ―Kiara, reader on SwoonReads.com

Understanding childhood experiences goes a long way in our world. This collection of stories highlights the journey to self-discovery that every child travels. It’s equally as important to understand and accept ourselves, as it is to be accepted by our families, friends, and the community we live in. Use these stories as a way to inspire young, brilliant minds to build their self-esteem and confidence. Help everyone realize that coping with difficult feelings is a way to achieve personal growth. Five stories are featured in this book: Mindful of Me, Peer Pressure, Let's talk about Bullies, Breaking the Ice, and My Armor.

"Let's Talk About Sex" gives the facts - both biological and psychological about sex - from conception and puberty to birth control and AIDS, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. The book's serious and educational matter is presented in a readable form, with cartoon illustrations and the speech-bubble comments of two characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, which reflect the diverse feelings children have about sex. The book aims to provide honest and lucid answers to the questions that children really ask.

This is a great book for children. It gives them the definition for teasing, and how you should handle yourself if someone is teasing you. It also tells children how not to tease. Joy Berry approaches the topic in a straight forward manner explaining the words and concepts and then giving concrete instructions on what to do and how to retain one's self-confidence. Although intended for the young reader/listener, teenagers and adults may also benefit by reading these "Let's Talk About . . ." series of books to children.