(4) YA Social Issues Firsthand series. This book compiles previously published essays about cheating. Subtopics include "Cheating in School" (e.g., reselling other students' work), "Workplace Ethics" (e.g., stealing office supplies), and "Cheating in Sports" (e.g., administering steroids). Though more context and background information about the authors would be useful and the unillustrated text is dense, the personal stories may resonate with readers. Reading list. Ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Social Issues Firsthand series. This book presents previously published essays about the issues surrounding bipolar disorder and mental illness. Because the stories are so personal--and varied--they may strike a chord with readers while helping to put faces to the topics. More context and background information about the authors would be useful, and the unillustrated text is dense. A directory of organizations to contact is appended. Reading list. Ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Social Issues Firsthand series. These books present previously published essays about the subjects being addressed. Because the stories are so personal, readers may be able to put faces to the issues they hear about in the news. More context and information about the authors would be useful, and the unillustrated text is dense. Directories of organizations are appended. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Social Issues Firsthand titles: Street and Runaway Teens, Racism, and Child Abuse.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz