Brave New You
By Maya Haidar
Girlology; A Girl’s Guide to Stuff that MattersBy Melisa Holmes, M.D.
& Trish Hutchinson, M.D
(HCI Books) $17.95
There are a billion questions going through your brain every second. Or at least it feels like it! Well, don’t fret. This book gives you straight up answers for your straight up queries. Is it a crush or true love? Page 193. Want to know how to get your way with your parents? Page 59. Wouldn’t you like to know why your body seems to be out of control? Review Part Two. It’s impressive what topics this book covers—even some you may have forgotten to ask.
202 Ways to Make Big Bucks and Stop Mooching Off Your Parents By James Stephenson
(Entrepreneur Press) $19.95
So if you’ve read all about how to survive high school, and know who you are and have a pretty good idea on how you feel and all that jazz, then maybe it’s time to think about getting paid! This book will absolutely get your parents off your back when it comes to finding a job. Score extra brownie points when you read it casually on the couch while mom happens to walk by. This guide will get your entrepreneurial juices flowing! There’s nothing like starting your own small business and working for yourself. With 202 ideas to choose from, stick with one and maybe you’ll end up on the Fortune 500 list.
Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years By Harriet S. Mostache, Ph.D & Karen Unger, M.A
(McGraw-Hill) $19.95
There are at least a dozen “survivor” type guides out there for getting through high school. This book sets itself apart by having real teens review their high school experiences, topic by topic, in every single chapter. There’s nothing as raw and amazing as testimony! Learn how to deal with everything from juggling friends and school work, to tackling your teachers, parents, and all the emotions in between. How about navigating the mall? Oh, it’s in there.
photography: arash moallemi
