(3) YA This companion to neuroscientist/actor Bialik's Girling Up covers male anatomy, adolescent development, learning styles, physical attractions, and more. The informal, supportive text addresses readers directly in the second person. Bialik uses specific examples from her own adolescence and her two sons' lives. "That's What He Said..." boxes provide personal growing-up anecdotes from several men. Spot art and simple diagrams are included.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA This volume covers changing anatomy, physical and emotional development, common setbacks, and the importance of mindfulness and responsible decision-making on the journey from child to young woman. Scientist/actor Bialik's breezy yet intimate voice addresses readers directly, and she shares both positive and negative personal experiences, underscoring her reassuring message that this wide range of physical changes and emotions is all perfectly normal.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Sixteen-year-old comedian Ruby Karp pulls no punches with her unaffected discussions of issues relevant to teen girls today: feminism, social media, family life, and more. For example, she discusses FOMO, the "fear of missing out," and how it is linked to social media. This book is a valuable resource for teen girls and the adults in their lives to explore together.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) YA This "group diary" and "life handbook for teenage girls" offers advice from experts and from actress Berkley herself on issues key to a girl's emotional life: self-esteem, body image, love, loss, friendship, and family. Berkley makes for a dependable confidante, and the book covers the topics adequately and creatively. Even the scrapbooklike design is alluring (if a bit difficult to read).

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) YA People's History series. This informative and entertaining volume recounts the history of American teenagerdom. Originally considered to be "young vagabonds," American teens defined the culture of their times, from the 1920s Jazz Age to the Digital Age of the 1980s and 1990s. The text celebrates the vulnerability and passions of America's youth and its ability to implement change. Well-chosen photographs enhance the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) 4-6 Growing Up series. Illustrated by Chris Dickason. Brief chapters dispense advice and cover the stages of puberty in an accessible but superficial manner. Organized into short paragraphs, bulleted lists, and Q&As, topics range from hair growth and acne to body odor and healthy eating. A busy design and cartoonish illustrations lend these introductions to growing up a chaotic look. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Growing Up series. Illustrated by Chris Dickason. Brief chapters dispense advice and cover the stages of puberty in an accessible but superficial manner. Organized into short paragraphs, bulleted lists, and Q&As, topics range from hair growth and acne to body odor and healthy eating. A busy design and cartoonish illustrations lend these introductions to growing up a chaotic look. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) YA Essential Health: A Guy's Guide series. Each chapter contains a vignette about a teenage boy that highlights a specific problem with friendships, relationships, sportsmanship, or puberty, followed by a brief section offering professional advice from "Dr. Robyn" and thoughts from the author. Most pages feature stock photos or sidebars posing critical-thinking questions. Although not all of the stories sound authentic, teen boys may find some of the advice useful. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: A Guy's Guide titles: Body Double, Got Your Back, I Luv U 2, and Game Face.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay

(4) YA Essential Health: A Guy's Guide series. Each chapter contains a vignette about a teenage boy that highlights a specific problem with friendships, relationships, sportsmanship, or puberty, followed by a brief section offering professional advice from "Dr. Robyn" and thoughts from the author. Most pages feature stock photos or sidebars posing critical-thinking questions. Although not all of the stories sound authentic, teen boys may find some of the advice useful. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: A Guy's Guide titles: Body Double, Got Your Back, I Luv U 2, and Game Face.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay

(4) YA Illustrated by Monika Melnychuk. This health guide for pre-teens and young teenagers covers basic information about the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Chapters discuss everything from diet and exercise to doctor visits, while encouraging dialogue with caring adults. The information is solid, but the unattractive illustrations and design elements compromise its potential. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) YA Essential Health: A Guy's Guide series. Each chapter contains a vignette about a teenage boy that highlights a specific problem with friendships, relationships, sportsmanship, or puberty, followed by a brief section offering professional advice from "Dr. Robyn" and thoughts from the author. Most pages feature stock photos or sidebars posing critical-thinking questions. Although not all of the stories sound authentic, teen boys may find some of the advice useful. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: A Guy's Guide titles: Body Double, Got Your Back, I Luv U 2, and Game Face.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay

(4) YA Teen FAQ series. Providing a general introduction to puberty, this volume addresses both physical and emotional changes. It also touches on particular challenges such as anxiety, sexuality, and peer pressure. Although it's far from comprehensive, the book's first-person accounts and accessible format make this an adequate introduction. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) YA Essential Health: A Guy's Guide series. Each chapter contains a vignette about a teenage boy that highlights a specific problem with friendships, relationships, sportsmanship, or puberty, followed by a brief section offering professional advice from "Dr. Robyn" and thoughts from the author. Most pages feature stock photos or sidebars posing critical-thinking questions. Although not all of the stories sound authentic, teen boys may find some of the advice useful. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: A Guy's Guide titles: Body Double, Got Your Back, I Luv U 2, and Game Face.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay

(4) YA Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls series. Friends, body image, and sexuality are among the topics discussed in this series. Although the books try admirably to be frank about issues plaguing teens, the didactic tone may turn girls off; boxed queries intended to make readers think about their own lives sound like reading comprehension questions. The many photos of a variety of young women are placed on the purple-heavy pages. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls titles: Do You Love Me?, Frenemies, Is This Really My Body?, Out of the Dark, and This Is Me.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) YA Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls series. Friends, body image, and sexuality are among the topics discussed in this series. Although the books try admirably to be frank about issues plaguing teens, the didactic tone may turn girls off; boxed queries intended to make readers think about their own lives sound like reading comprehension questions. The many photos of a variety of young women are placed on the purple-heavy pages. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls titles: Do You Love Me?, Frenemies, Is This Really My Body?, Out of the Dark, and This Is Me.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) YA Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls series. Friends, body image, and sexuality are among the topics discussed in this series. Although the books try admirably to be frank about issues plaguing teens, the didactic tone may turn girls off; boxed queries intended to make readers think about their own lives sound like reading comprehension questions. The many photos of a variety of young women are placed on the purple-heavy pages. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls titles: Do You Love Me?, Frenemies, Is This Really My Body?, Out of the Dark, and This Is Me.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) YA Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls series. Friends, body image, and sexuality are among the topics discussed in this series. Although the books try admirably to be frank about issues plaguing teens, the didactic tone may turn girls off; boxed queries intended to make readers think about their own lives sound like reading comprehension questions. The many photos of a variety of young women are placed on the purple-heavy pages. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls titles: Do You Love Me?, Frenemies, Is This Really My Body?, Out of the Dark, and This Is Me.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) YA Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls series. Friends, body image, and sexuality are among the topics discussed in this series. Although the books try admirably to be frank about issues plaguing teens, the didactic tone may turn girls off; boxed queries intended to make readers think about their own lives sound like reading comprehension questions. The many photos of a variety of young women are placed on the purple-heavy pages. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Health: Strong, Beautiful Girls titles: Do You Love Me?, Frenemies, Is This Really My Body?, Out of the Dark, and This Is Me.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) YA Notebook in hand, Cooper spent a year hanging around the halls of Chicago's Walter Payton High School, primarily documenting the lives of eight seniors. There's no story here, but Cooper's accounts of conversations, classes, crushes, and more--the small and large dramas of high school--are precisely observed, affecting, and often funny. Loose-lined spot-art sketches decorate many of the pages.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) YA Part glossy art monograph, part diary, part self-help book, this irreverent offering will reward readers who aren't put off by the cacophonous collages and snarky tone. Spreads are devoted to word games, autobiographical anecdotes, musings, and rants: "if i hear about another...tv show about lipstick or prada or even shoes i'm gonna puke all over my chuck taylors."

Reviewer: Nell Beram