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Social networking is an extension teen life. It's not an escape, withdrawal, or distraction for them. It is major part of how they build relationships with their peers. That's why cyberbullying is so damaging and must be stopped. About: Lara just got told off on Facebook.She thought that Christian liked her, that he was finally going to ask her to his school's homecoming dance. It's been a long time since Lara's felt this bad, this depressed. She's worked really hard since starting high school to be happy and make new friends. Bree used to be BBFs with overweight, depressed Lara in middle school, but constantly listening to Lara's problems got to be too much. Bree's secretly glad that Christian's pointed out Lara's flaws to the world. Lara's not nearly as great as everyone thinks. After weeks of talking online, Lara thought she knew Christian, so what's with this sudden change? And where does he get off saying horrible things on her wall? Even worse - are they true? But no one realized just how far Christian's harsh comments would push Lara. Not even Bree. As online life collides with real life, the truth starts to come together and the backlash is even more devastating than than anyone could have imagined. |
LIFE UNAWARE by Cole Gibsen
What if you aren't the victim of bullying? What if you're the one who is the bully? What happens when it all comes back on you? About: Regan Flay has been talking about you.Regan Flay is on the cusp of achieving her control-freak mother's "plan" for high school success―cheerleading, student council, the Honor Society—until her life gets turned horribly, horribly upside down. Every bitchy text. Every bitchy email. Every lie, manipulation, and insult she's ever said have been printed out and taped to all the lockers in school. Now Regan has gone from popular princess to total pariah. The only person who even speaks to her is her former best friend's hot but socially miscreant brother, Nolan Letner. Nolan thinks he knows what Regan's going through, but what nobody knows is that Regan isn't really Little Miss Perfect. In fact, she's barely holding it together under her mom's pressure. But the consequences of Regan's fall from grace are only just beginning. Once the chain reaction starts, no one will remain untouched... Especially Regan Flay. |
FLESH AND BONE by William Alton
Early reviewers compare Bill to Holden Caulfield, which is very high praise. About: A literary novel for young adults that deals with a despairing teen uncertain about his sexual preferences who turns to drugs, alcohol, and unreliable friends for solaceTold in a series of images and fragments, FLESH AND BONE is a raw and real portrayal of a teen struggling to find love in his life. When Bill’s father leaves and he and his mother move far away to live with her parents, his whole world implodes. His grandparents are cold and distant, his mom is distant both physically and emotionally as she deals with her own struggles, and his dad is just gone. Bill explores his sexuality with multiple partners as he searches for love and compassion and turns to drugs and alcohol to dull the pain of loneliness. FLESH AND BONE is a powerful tale that sheds light on the dark places of the soul. |
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2 comments posted.
Re: Young Adult Musings | Drama and Bullying
I'm going to have to check some of these out. With my job,
these appeal to me.
(Debbie Wiley 4:22pm April 10, 2015)
Debbie, let me know what you think about them!
(Jennifer Barnhart 3:11pm April 14, 2015)
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