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On Keeping Secrets and the Power of Stories: a guest post by Michele Bacon
At 17, I was madly in love with a clever, playful, adorable boy. I loved him fiercely. And—to my utter surprise—he loved me. Together, Michael and I did theater, marching band, and speech team. Over three (mostly) blissful years, we shared everything: our most cherished dreams, our ugliest failures, our triumphs, and our personal insecurities. […]
Take 5: I’m in a Bad Romance, books about abusive relationships
February is not just about romance, it is also a month dedicated to raising awareness about teen dating violence. One study indicated that 25% of 8th and 9th graders reported that they had been victims of dating violence. Here are some YA lit titles on the topic to help raise awareness and start discussions. Bitter […]
Take 5: Teen Issues, sexual violence in the life of boys
Source: Buzzfeed When we think about sexual abuse and rape, we often think of women. But the truth is, boys and men can and do get sexually assaulted. In fact, while the stats indicate that 1 out of 3 girls will be a victim by the time they are 18, the stats are not much […]
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