Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: sex og parforhold

A memoir about whatit's like when they think you're their daughter, but you know you'retheir son. For as long as he couldremember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twinsister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a tutu, Grayson preferred hisSpider-Man costume or sweats. He was uncomfortable in anything considered"girly." People called him a tomboy, but he knew that wasn't right either. Heexplained to his mother, "I know I'm supposed to be your daughter, but I feel> Graysonis now twelve years old. This is his story about what it's like growing uptransgender--from small moments, like getting a new haircut or playing football, to the big life events, like choosing a bathroom, coming out to his friends, and picking a new name. Filled with humor and joy, Dotson isa thought-provoking and honest story of one boy's journey to becoming his best> The>

Teen girls need clear and accurate information about relationships, sexuality, safety, and consent more than ever. Written by two experts in teen mental health, this much-needed guide offers empowering tools to help teen girls build self-esteem, clarify their values, understand their sexual identity and boundaries, decide what feels right for them, and what to do when things go wrong so that they can safely navigate dating online and in person.

Join Fiona, everyone's favorite hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, her little brother Fritz, and their lovable animal friends as they celebrate Halloween---Fiona style! This fun and whimsical addition to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo series is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!

When Korean American teens Bobby and Winter reluctantly go on a college visit road trip together, the sworn mortal enemies discover they might actually be a perfect pair.

Think your wildest wish can't come true? Just wait! It's his firstday at school and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardlybelieve it when, after a spill at the science fair, POOF! Stanleyis invisible! Stanley wants to use his power for good whichmeans going up against the one person who can make him visible again...

Graduation seems far away to Pam and Penny, as they start their second year of college, especially since their marriages are postponed until their fiances' graduations. But college days are crowded days and many things happen to shorten the waiting. Then sooner than Pam and Penny ever dreamed possible, it's commencement time... will a double wedding follow?

This book, CHEER, is essential reading for junior high students to those in their senior year to avoid divorce. CHEER would be exemplary learning for psychologists,teachers, doctors, parents and those wanting a meaningful relationship and life long cooperation with the opposite sex.

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Join Pipo, Bud, and Kenny, three inseparable little chicken buddies, in an enchanting world where joy knows no bounds. All is happy yet predictable in their world until one day when Pipo's quest for something different leads to an epic battle to unearth a resistant earthworm. Amid the struggle, they discover the beauty of embracing change and diversity in friendship and the magic of trying something new and different.

An illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S+ codes and symbols for children 5+. With an exploration of queer underground culture throughout history to the present day, and questions for further discussion, this is a perfect guide for parents and teachers alike.

Struggling to balance the expectations of her immigrant mother with her own deep ambivalence about her place in the world, seventeen-year-old Ocean Sun takes her savings and goes off the grid. A haunting and romantic novel about family, friendship, philosophy, fitting in, and love from Amy Zhang, the acclaimed author of Falling into Place and This Is Where the World Ends.Ocean Sun has always felt an enormous pressure to succeed. After struggling with depression during her senior year of high school, Ocean moves to New York City, where she has been accepted at a prestigious university. But Ocean feels so emotionally raw and unmoored (and uncertain about what is real and what is not) that she decides to defer and live off her savings until she can get herself together. She also decides not to tell her mother (whom she loves very much but doesn't want to disappoint) that she is deferring?at least until she absolutely must.In New York, Ocean moves into an apartment with Georgie and Tashya, two strangers who soon become friends, and gets a job tutoring. She also meets a boy?Constantine Brave (a name that makes her laugh)?late one night on the subway. Constant is a fellow student and a graffiti artist, and Constant and Ocean soon start corresponding via Google Docs?they discuss physics, philosophy, art, literature, and love. But everything falls apart when Ocean goes home for Thanksgiving, Constant reveals his true character, Georgie and Tashya break up, and the police get involved.Ocean, Constant, Georgie, and Tashya are all cartographers?mapping out their futures, their dreams, and their paths toward adulthood in this stunning and heartbreaking novel about finding the strength to control your own destiny. For fans of Nina LaCour's We Are Okay and Daniel Nayeri's Everything Sad Is Untrue.

"High school senior Wade Westmore isn't thrilled about losing the lead role in the spring musical, My Fair Lady, to his ex-boyfriend Reese Erikson-Ortiz, who dumped Wade for being 'too shallow and self-involved.' On top of that, he feels as if he's teetering on the edge of his future as he waits for college acceptance letters--particularly from his dream school, NYU. So, when anxious gay sophomore Elijah Brady, who joined the stage crew to try and make friends, asks Wade for lessons in confidence, Wade sees this as an opportunity to win back Reese by proving he's not as self-absorbed and incapable of change as Reese thinks. As Wade slowly turns timid Elijah into a more assured version of himself, the two become friends, which proves beneficial for them both. But when Elijah also befriends Reese, it threatens to upset Wade's goal and puts a strain on their newfound camaraderie"--

In the second book of the Suitehearts series, magical Matchmakers and cousins Cora and Rose attend an elite summer training camp where rivals, romances, and troublesome Kindlings await. Perfect for fans of Whatever After by Sarah Mlynowski.You're invited to Camp Hotel Coeur!It's Hotel Coeur's turn to host the annual training camp for Matchmakers-in-training, and they're going all out: charm classes, enchantment exercises, matchmaking competitions, even a magically designed buddy system.After conquering their first matchmaking tests, Rose and Cora feel ready to face anything. After all, what could be harder than headstrong Kindlings, broken hearts, and brand-new magic?But this magical camp doesn't play by the rules.Cora, who just wants to lie low, is suddenly thrust into the spotlight for her unique magical abilities and paired with newbie Matchmaker Hunter--who's cool, charismatic...and her total opposite.Rose is paired with her nemesis, Julien Swift--her biggest competition for years. Rose is determined to outshine him, but lately, nothing seems to be going right for her...not even her magic.To succeed, Rose and Cora will have to take on new friends, magical mishaps, a dash of romance, and fiercer challenges than ever on their journey to become Hotel Coeur's finest Matchmakers.Perfect for fans of Witchlings and the Friendship List series, this spectacular sequel will see readers charmed by the same thrills and magic that started Cora and Rose's journey as these two Matchmakers soar to even greater heights.

"Delilah always keeps her messy, gooey insides hidden behind a wall of shrugs and year, whatevers, She goes with the flow-which is how she ends up singing in her friend's punk band as a favor, even though she'd prefer to hid at the merch table. Reggie is a D&D Dungeon Master and self-declared Blerd. He spends his free time leading quests and writing essays critiquing the game under a pseudonym, keeping it all under wraps from his disapproving family. These two, who have practically nothing in common, meet for the first time on New Year's Eve...and then again each month, for every holiday. It's almost like the universe is pushing them together for a reason. Delilah wishes she were more like Reggie-open about what she likes and who she is, even if it's not cool. Except...it's all a front. Reggie is just role-playing someone confident. The kind of guy who could be with a girl like Delilah. As their holiday meetings continue, the two begin to fall for each other. But what happens once they realize they've fallen for a version of the other that doesn't really exist?"--Page 4 of cover.

Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man," a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity. Told in verse format.

Nella Genova dei primi anni Sessanta del XX secolo vivono Amina Longhi e Fabrizio Ferrara, quasi vent'anni lui, diciotto compiuti lei, fidanzati, anche se non proprio ufficialmente, ma soprattutto minorenni per le leggi dell'epoca.Amina, studentessa dell'ultimo anno del Liceo Classico, vergine, arde del desiderio di concedersi a lui, che però non prende l'iniziativa. Orgogliosa di natura, non vuole essere lei a chiedere, vuole che sia il ragazzo a fare il primo passo. Quando comincia a credere che Fabrizio non la desideri abbastanza, questi rompe gli indugi e finalmente i due giovani fanno l'amore.La ragazza vorrebbe legarsi all'amante per la vita, e anch'egli lo desidera. Avrebbero quindi intenzione di sposarsi, ma la minore età e la probabile contrarietà della famiglia di lei sembra impedirlo.Seguendo i consigli di Elisa, indipendente e disinibita compagna di classe e miglior amica di Amina, i fidanzati progettano un piano per costringere i loro genitori a lasciarli sposare.Il piano, complici il sesso e qualche sorpresa, riesce alla grande, segnando il completo successo dei desideri dei due protagonisti.Fa da contorno alla trama la famiglia di Amina, con un padre meridionale formalmente rigido, una madre tranquilla e una sorella maggiore sveglia e molto intraprendente.In sottofondo scorrono le esperienze sessuali delle diciottenni di una terza Liceo Classico, i capricci saffici di alcune di esse, l'immaturità dei loro coetanei maschi.Il linguaggio del libro è diretto e disinvolto. Uno dei personaggi - Elisa - adotta spesso termini del dialetto genovese (tradotti a piè di pagina). I pensieri immediati dei protagonisti sono riportati "in corsivo tra virgolette".

A brilliant first picture book to encourage kindness and empathy. Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he's a fool. Especially Horace: 'Hippos aren't helpful! It's not what we do. We spend our time sloshing in pools!' But when a great flood comes, Hank is swept away as he tries to help the other animals. What will Horace do then?This heartwarming story, told in effortless verse, is bursting with warm and witty illustrations and irresistible hippos!

Dive into the thrilling world of 'The World's Worst Monsters', a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author David Walliams. Published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, this book transports readers into a realm where the unimaginable becomes reality. This book, belonging to the genre of fantasy and horror, explores the darkest corners of the monster world, making it an absolute must-read for thrill-seekers. Walliams, known for his gripping storytelling, does not disappoint with this latest addition to his repertoire. The World's Worst Monsters is not just another book; it's an experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, wanting more. Don't miss out on this remarkable publication by HarperCollins Publishers.

Dear prince charming ,Don't you know she bled ? All the 'i love you's' between your cigarette breaths were the only lies said.Dear prince charming , don't you know she smiled ? with knives in her back much like a girl gone wild?Dear prince charming , don't you know you were her only light? but it wasn't her on top of you last night.Dear prince charming , was loving you such a crime? perhaps that's why they say , commit full-time.But , my darling she was true to her grace-the villianous kind.She was born in a living starlit nightmare,the most impossible to findAftermath of brutality , never looked this lustful.You did always say , she was quiet the handful.Because you bled red , they say murder is an art ,The knife was her paint brush , perhaps yours was where she'd start.To take away a life , is to play god in the devil's playgroundyou wont be laughing when your angel is hell bound.It's not a love poem , but a book for those walking with a bleeding heart.After all , hell is a writers bedside table and heaven is a completed draft.

Join the celebrations as a class full of kids discovers how cultures around the world observe the new year.

Stonewall Honor author Jake Maia Arlow delivers a sapphic Jewish twist on the classic Christmas rom-com in a read perfect for fans of Kelly Quindlen and Casey McQuiston.It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom's Subaru.Attempted vehicular manslaughter was not part of Shani's plan. She was supposed to be focusing on her monthlong paleoichthyology internship. She was going to spend all her time thinking about dead fish and not at all about how she was unceremoniously dumped days before winter break.It could be going better.But when a dog-walking gig puts her back in May's path, the fossils she's meant to be diligently studying are pushed to the side?along with the breakup.Then they're snowed in together on Christmas Eve. As things start to feel more serious, though, Shani's hurt over her ex-girlfriend's rejection comes rushing back. Is she ready to try a committed relationship again, or is she okay with this just being a passing winter fling?

A guide through the ups and downs of teen love, intimacy, and coming of age in a social media–infused world.

This book is filled with warm stories that tell you all about friendship. You also become familiar with different social values that are important in a community, like showing respect, caring, and working together. For children ages 4 years and up.Young children are gradually introduced to social values like respect, loyalty, honesty, patience, and politeness that help make a community thrive. The series You, Me, and Our Community helps them during that first introduction by means of tailor-made books. They help children learn social skills in a playful manner. "Luke is my friend," Mika says happily. She moves her chair a little closer to Luke's. "Liv and I are friends too!" shouts Noa. Tom points at Rafi. "We're friends too, right?" The teacher looks around. "How nice that everyone has a friend. But what is a friend?"