Download or read book Just a Girl written by Carrie Mesrobian and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a hard look at the societal constraints on teenage girls, Morris Award nominee Carrie Mesrobian tells one girl’s story with bracing honesty and refreshing authenticity. By her senior year of high school, Rianne has exhausted all the fun there is to have in small-town Wereford, Minnesota. Volleyball season is winding down, the parties feel tired, and now that she’s in a serious relationship with reformed player Luke Pinsky, her wild streak has ended. Not that she ever did anything worse than most guys in her school...but she knows what everyone thinks of her. Including her parents. Divorced but now inexplicably living together again, Rianne wonders why they’re so quick to point out every bad choice she’s making when they can’t even act like adults—or have the decency to tell Rianne whether or not they’re getting back together. With an uncomfortable home life and her once-solid group of friends now dissolving, the reasons for sticking around after high school are few. So why is Rianne locking step when it comes to figuring out her future? That’s not the only question Rianne can’t answer. Lately she’s been wondering why, when she has a perfect-on-paper boyfriend, she wants anything but. Or how it is that Sergei, a broken-English-speaking Russian, understands her better than anyone who’s known her all her life? And—perhaps the most troubling question—why has Rianne gotten stuck with an “easy girl” reputation for doing the same exact things as guys without any judgment? Carrie Mesrobian, acclaimed author of Sex & Violence and Cut Both Ways, sets fire to the unfair stereotypes and contradictions that persist even in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Just a Girl written by Lia Levi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE MILDRED L. BATCHELDER AWARD! In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations, a family photo album, and a powerful author’s note to readers. 1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice—until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes. Now there are laws saying Jewish children can’t go to school, Jews can’t work, or go on vacation. It’s difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city. As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be “just a girl” again? The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon.
Download or read book Be the Girl Who Decided to Go for It Motivational Journal for Women written by Bookspiration and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOU GO GIRL! If you can dream it, you can achieve it! Nothing is impossible. Give yourself daily inspiration with this positive message journal to do the things that make you happy. Lightly lined interior suitable for use as a notebook, journal or diary. Perfect for tracking goals, journaling or just keeping notes in one place. 6X9 inch, 108 pages, lightly lined, matte softcover
Download or read book Just a Girl written by Tomoko Taniguchi and published by Central Park Media. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erica, living at boarding school, tries to decide whether to strive for independence as a successful young woman, or wait around for a man to decide her future.
Download or read book Just a Girl written by Charles Garvice and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Just a Girl by Charles Garvice
Download or read book Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl written by Sarah Savage and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A lovely, sensitive, much-needed book that helps all children ask the big questions about identity and gender.' - Juno Dawson, author of This Book is Gay Tiny loves costumes! Tiny likes to dress up as an animal, or a doctor, or a butterfly. Tiny also prefers not to tell other children whether they are a boy or a girl. Tiny's friends don't mind, but when Tiny starts a new school their new friends can't help asking one question: "Tiny, are you a boy or are you a girl?" This brightly illustrated book will open a dialogue with children aged 3+ about gender diversity in a fun and creative way. Featuring a gender neutral protagonist, the book imparts an important message about identity and being who you want to be. Tiny's story will assist parents, family and teachers in giving children the space to express themselves fully, explore different identities and have fun at the same time.
Download or read book Foster written by Claire Keegan and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
Download or read book A Girl Like That written by Tanaz Bhathena and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating and disturbing.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Small Great Things and Leaving Time A timeless exploration of high-stakes romance, self-discovery, and the lengths we go to love and be loved. Sixteen-year-old Zarin Wadia is many things: a bright and vivacious student, an orphan, a risk taker. She’s also the kind of girl that parents warn their kids to stay away from: a troublemaker whose many romances are the subject of endless gossip at school. You don't want to get involved with a girl like that, they say. So how is it that eighteen-year-old Porus Dumasia has only ever had eyes for her? And how did Zarin and Porus end up dead in a car together, crashed on the side of a highway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia? When the religious police arrive on the scene, everything everyone thought they knew about Zarin is questioned. And as her story is pieced together, told through multiple perspectives, it becomes clear that she was far more than just a girl like that. This beautifully written debut novel from Tanaz Bhathena reveals a rich and wonderful new world to readers; tackles complicated issues of race, identity, class, and religion; and paints a portrait of teenage ambition, angst, and alienation that feels both inventive and universal.
Download or read book Just a Girl written by Lucinda Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just A Girl is the sensitive, personal story of the author’s ambition to become and succeed as a scientist during the “white man in power” era of the 1950s to 2010s. In the male-dominated science world, she struggles from girlhood unworthiness to sexist battles in jobs on the farms and in the restaurants of America, in academia’s laboratories and field research communities, and in the executive corner office. Jackson overcomes pain, shame, and self-blame, learns to believe in herself when others don’t, and becomes a champion for others. The turbulent legal and social background of sexual harassment and sexism in America over seven decades is delivered as “history with emotion.” Just a Girl is also a call to action: it identifies the court cases and lawsuits that helped advance the cultural changes we see today; outlines the pressing need for a Boys and Men Liberation (BAML) movement; highlights new approaches by parents; advocates for changes in our universities; and suggests a different direction for corporate America to take to stop the cycle of sexual harassment. Eye-opening and inspiring, it points the way to a brighter future for women everywhere.
Download or read book FilmCraft Editing written by Justin Chang and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The value of the editor's craft to a finished film cannot be underestimated, and it's no surprise that directors rely heavily on the same editor over and over again. Seventeen exclusive interviews with some of the world's top film editors, including Walter Murch, Virginia Katz, Joel Cox, Tim Squyres and Richard Marks, explore the art of film editing; its complex processes, the relationship with other film practitioners, and the impact of modern editing techniques. The Filmcraft series is a ground-breaking study of the art of filmmaking-the most collaborative and multidisciplinary of all the arts. Each volume covers a different aspect of moviemaking, offering in-depth interviews with a host of the most distinguished practitioners in the field. Forthcoming titles include Cinematography, Directing, Costume Design, Production Design, Producing, Screenwriting, and Acting.
Download or read book I m Just a Girl written by Susan Ravagni and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm Just a Girl..." Amanda Buscemi claims. So what is this self-deprecating wisecracker doing with night vision goggles slung around her neck stalking her stalkers? Or madly galloping through the hills of Worcester County on a horse she fears is possessed? For that matter why is she spying on her surfer-dude co-worker? As she and her best friend, Milagros, try to unravel the mystery of a young man's untimely death Amanda discovers more than just the answers she thinks she is looking for. Their ad hoc investigation jumps from one hilarious, outlandish adventure to the next culminating in being kidnapped by the ruthless brains of the operation. Confronted by imminent death, Amanda and Milagros see no way out of their dire predicament. About the Author Author Susan Ravagni brings you the first in her series of Amanda Buscemi Mystery Adventures. She lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts and works in the same field (laboratory science) as her character. Susan pens, "I hope you enjoy this fun, easy read. It's got it all: action, adventure, mystery, and just a little romance....exactly how life should be." Please visit www.susanravagni.com for information regarding upcoming releases.
Download or read book More Than Just a Girl written by Ndueso Young and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What The Heck Is It About Being a Girl?" Ever wondered what the true essence of girlhood is? Ever pondered if there is something more to being feminine? Ever found fault with the struggle to fit into a defined role that reduces your life's purpose down to waiting for some guy to put a ring on your finger? Do you crave for a life of greater objectivity, value, relevance, fulfilment and personal greatness? Girlhood offers that life! More Than Just a Girl! is an undiluted and straight-forward departure from the must-fit-in, wear-little-or-nothing-on-your-body, hook-up-with-any-boy, feel-good and have "fun" messages everywhere. It is a promising call to the more rewarding use of girlhood for empowering activities that stimulates the power within. In her clearly classic and practical style, Ndueso Young provides invaluable insights that will help you: - gain the courage to shred the paradigm of passive existence - interpret the events of your life in empowering perspectives - identify barriers to personal confidence and steer yourself to interdependence - guard yourself from abuse-driven proposals and shine from within - live on purpose, reach for lofty heights, and achieve personal greatness You have in your hands a thought-provoking bundle that will shift your perceptions and stir you into worthwhile actions. Get ready to experience the lost drive for girlhood optimization, and find what will take you from mere feminine gender identity to becoming more than just a girl! Ndueso brings a refreshing insight to girls as she encourages them to see beyond the cover of their identity and search deeper into the content of what it means to be a girl. - from the foreword by Eniabitobi Kuyinu, Founder & President, The Educator
Download or read book Grace Is Not Just A Girl s Name written by Charlene McCarrell and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life does not discriminate when doling out good and bad in our lives. Both of these touch all of us, regardless of who we are and where we come from. The good news is that this is not the end of our story. The author's life was and is a roller coaster of both good and bad instances. This is a story of her journey from hopelessness to the discovery of hope in God, who loves us more than anyone here on earth could love us. How she found a "peace that surpasses all understanding," to quote the Bible. Imagine someone who looks at your heart, who sees all that you could be instead of all that you are or all that you are not. Someone that will forgive all you have done once and for all, never to bring it up again. Never to punish you just one more time. Is guilt a part of your life? How about a sense of your life spinning out of control? A hurt that has cut you so deep that you thought you couldn't survive. You do not need to continue in this downward spiral. There is a well of life-giving water there for you. The author will take you on her journey of discovering who she is and whom she belongs to. What she learned about herself and what she chose to do to turn her life around. You, too, can move your hurts and scars to a place of healing and restoration. You, too, can stand tall and move out of the shadows that hold you back from living the way you were made to be. Move into the light, and choose life and joy. It's there, waiting for you.
Download or read book I m Just A Girl written by D. S. England and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 2003 in Orlando, Florida, where twenty-two-year-old Alexandra Moody ekes out a living as a bartender, fretting over her bad boyfriend choices almost as much as the lingering effects of the computer virus. A virus that four years earlier wrecked global online networks, causing universal panic and the near-total collapse of economies worldwide. Alex's mundane existence is quickly thrown into turmoil after a series of bizarre encounters and horrific events seem to indicate she has a much bigger role to play in the country's future than she is willing to admit. Alex maintains "I'm just a girl," despite the growing evidence to the contrary and the voices she hears in her head telling her something quite different. Alex's raw and unfiltered narration take the reader on a strange journey filled with unforgettable characters, emotional upheaval, and unexpected twists leading to a suspenseful and surprising conclusion. Immensely readable and often wickedly funny, I'm Just a Girl is a totally original debut about one young woman's quest to find the best within herself.
Download or read book Just a Girl written by Bruce Lansky and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2007 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of ten stories featuring admirable girls in both familiar and exotic settings.
Download or read book Just a Girl in La written by Laura Mullally and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A year ago, I would’ve never guessed things would be this way. Afterall, I was just a girl in LA.” Ellie’s life isn’t exactly going as planned. Stuck in a dead-end job, at least she has her adoring boyfriend Finn to support her ... or does she? With her world quickly falling apart, good friend Pete convinces her to tag along on the trip of a lifetime to sunny California. A chance encounter in LA lands Ellie a job offer she can’t refuse, but who is the mystery employer she’ll be working for? And why all the secrecy? Ellie’s life is about to get a lot more interesting, and there’s only one shadow she needs to step out of—her own. Just a Girl in LA is an uplifting, funny read for hopeless romantics and a reminder that you should never give up on happiness. It can be found in the most unexpected of places.
Download or read book Just a Girl written by Karen Ann Harden and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Sanctuary Trauma”, in other words, trauma caused by those closest to us in our home environment, where we are supposed to be safe, often goes undetected. This is a story about how it is possible to embrace our childhood wounds that have shaped us and redefine our story moving into adulthood, so we do not pass on abusive cycles within our own home. She also names out the challenges we may have to reach out to those children who are hurting and who need us most when their home environment is in chaos. To challenge the old story of “What is wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”. This book takes you on a journey, a soul journey. First, to understand the dynamics of an unsafe home and how it can affect a child’s perception of life through the eyes of Karen’s shared experience; and secondly, to understand the effort it takes to move out of the path of being a victim to an empowered path of being your truest self. Karen encourages others to take this journey with her, to seek understanding, and to reflect on your own life’s journey toward healing. and ultimately to change the story of your life.
