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Books in Straight Talk About series

  • Straight Talk About Teenage Suicide

    Ph.D. Frankel, Bernard, Rachel Kranz

    Hardcover (Facts on File, June 1, 1994)
    Provides teenagers with information and tools to help recognize, understand, talk about, and cope with stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts in themselves as well as in others
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  • Digital Dangers

    Rachel Stuckey

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2015)
    Offers an overview of some of the dangers lurking on the Internet, covering cyber bullying, online predators, and internet scams, as well as advice for staying safe online and avoiding problems by making good choices.
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

    Rachel Stuckey

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2015)
    This title gives young people a better understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and the LGBTQ community. Personal testimonials shed light on the difficulties individuals face coming out and dispel myths of gender stereotypes. Also included is advice on how to support family members, friends, or classmates who identify as a member of the LGBTQ community.
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

    Rachel Stuckey

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2015)
    This title gives young people a better understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and the LGBTQ community. Personal testimonials shed light on the difficulties individuals face coming out and dispel myths of gender stereotypes. Also included is advice on how to support family members, friends, or classmates who identify as a member of the LGBTQ community.
  • Sex

    James Bow

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, May 15, 2013)
    Discusses sex and sexuality, including how to practice safe sex, abstinence, and how to get help after a rape or sexual assault.
  • Dealing With Loss

    James Bow

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2015)
    This sensitive title explores the grieving process from expected deaths including cancer to sudden loss from accidents or suicide. Strategies for coping and healing, building support systems, and moving forward are included.
  • Divorce and Blended Families

    Carrie Iorizzo

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, June 30, 2013)
    Offers information and advice on divorce and blended families, including how to make household transitions more smooth.
  • Eating Disorders

    Carrie Iorizzo

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, June 1, 2013)
    Provides an overview of eating disorders, including information on contributing factors, physical and mental complications, and available treatment options.
  • Gangs

    James Bow

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, May 15, 2013)
    Provides an overview of the issues surrounding gangs, including types of gangs, how and why young people are lured into them, and the consequences of gang involvement.
  • Bullying

    Jessica Pegis

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, May 31, 2013)
    Explains what bullying is, the consequences of bullying behavior, and how it can be stopped.
  • Gambling

    Carrie Iorizzo

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, May 30, 2013)
    Youth gambling has become a serious concern. From online poker and card games, to sports pools and lottery tickets, gambling is more accessible than ever before. This informative and timely book explores the different forms of gambling, reasons why young people gamble, and the dangerous consequences of compulsive gambling.
  • Date Rape

    Wilkins Jessica

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2010)
    Helps readers understand the issue of juvenile sexual assault and rape, and gives those who have experienced it advice and coping strategies. This title covers such topics as: the effects of rape, from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide, as well as the benefits of disclosure and trust.