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Being a teen in today's world isn't easy. Every bit of love, understanding, and encouragement can make a difference. This book, which is filled with all those things, inspires teens to get safely and happily through this challenging and extraordinary time of life. With notes from teenagers themselves and reflections from an impressive list of well-known personalities, Required Reading for All Teenagers will help teens keep their self-esteem intact and make responsible choices. Whimsical illustrations by Kristen Sheldon create the perfect backdrop for the writings in this book that every parent will want to share with their teen. This 8.0-x-5.3-inch paperback book from Blue Mountain Arts has an eye-catching cover with French flaps, is perfect bound, and has colorful illustrations throughout. Perfect for a birthday, Christmas, Easter, or "just because," this book is the ideal guide for getting through the teenage years with hope, confidence, and a lasting sense of happiness.

Growing up has never been easy, but nearly everyone would agree: these days it's harder than ever. This book is an exceptional guide to help teens get safely through the journey. Much-loved for its mix of heartfelt thoughts and positive messages, Required Reading for All Teenagers combines the words of Douglas Pagels (over 3 million books sold) with the writings of famous, insightful people from the realms of sports and entertainment. Now in an expanded, redesigned version, it is a better-than-ever source that caring and concerned parents who want to share some solid advice on how to both survive and thrive in the teenage years can rely on. With new illustrations to complement the perfectly chosen words, this is a treasure every parent will want to share with their teen.

"What great messages to pass along! The world needs more books like this, and teenagers need more reminders like these..." This inspiring book reaches out to teens in ways that few other books will ever do and with words that few others will ever say. One of the endearing qualities about it is that it’s such an easy read -- but it’s so hard to put down. Open the book to any page and you’ll see: there’s a gem there just waiting to be shared, heart-to-heart, with someone who needs to -- and deserves to -- hear these encouraging words. Here’s what this book says You’re not just a "teenager." You can’t be defined by a simple label like that. You’re a one-of-a-kind wonder. A marvelous individual who’s growing and changing and coming closer each and every day to becoming an adult. Here’s what it acknowledges This time of life can be extraordinary. A mixture of so many things! Depending on the moment, the day, or the circumstance, it can be challenging. Rewarding. Demanding. Exasperating. Incredible. Confusing. Frustrating one minute. Fantastic the next. Being a teenager means being in the middle of a time of discovery, finding your way over, around, and through the obstacles, and (hopefully!) arriving on the other side with a smile on your face, a newfound confidence in yourself, and a lasting hope in your heart. And here’s the message it sends I care about you. And I want this book to help me say some of the things I want you to remember forever. You have so much potential! You have so many adventures ahead of you. You’re like a walking miracle on the way to a wonderful life. On your journey there, I want you to make yourself proud. Make the right choices. Dream your dreams and make them come true. And remember that someone will always be here, believing in you, cheering you on, and wishing you the very best everywhere you go and in absolutely everything you do.