Adolescence

Tag: Adolescence

June 29, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Why Girls’ Social Struggles Intensify During Adolescence and The Inspiration Behind BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends), a guest post by Jessica Speer

When my daughters entered their tween years, friendship struggles started to emerge. This reminded me of my struggles and the experiences of so many. As a social scientist, this piqued my curiosity. What is it about adolescence that intensifies social struggles, especially for girls?

September 29, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

How to Write Books that Aren’t Exciting, a guest post by Bryan Bliss

If we begin thinking teenagers are only searching for an adrenaline shot in 300 page, we miss out on the need, the desire, to develop and investigate interior lives.

April 14, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

The New New Young Adult Experience, a guest post by Lauren Myracle

Myracle's tips for surviving adolescence: Love one another, treat each other kindly, and aim, always, for compassion.

Book Review: The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social Health for LGBTQ Youth by Jo Langford

July 17, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, a starred review, which originally appeared in the July 2018 School Library Journal. The Pride Guide: […]