Central Skagit Library District

Those with eating disorders have an unhealthy relationship with the food they eat; the disorders are often connected to issues of fitness and body image. This book explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and todays best treatment options.

This book tells how Maya's sadness at leaving friends and neighbors changes when she makes a friend at her new home. This title focuses on sight words, decoding, and retelling.

Gender identity is not something that can be assessed based on a person's anatomy, but rather an internal sense of self. Societal norms are often an overwhelming burden for those who are attacked or pressured into fitting others' expectations of who they 'should' be rather than who they truly are. This insightful volume introduces readers to gender concepts and inspiring and impassioned accounts from LGBTQ+ activists. Through these pages readers will...

For many teens, being 100 percent candid on social media and posting revealing photographs from last night's party is not only a blast, it's the norm. But what if their grandmother saw the posts? Even worse, what if a future boss or a college admissions recruiter did? Not cool. In this book, readers will learn why it's important to act responsibly when shaping their digital footprint. A breakdown of profile dos and don'ts and practical tips on how...

We all have dreams we'd like to achieve. Some people might want to run a mile, while others might want to climb a mountain. What needs to happen to turn a dream into reality? This book takes readers through the process of setting goals effectively. Each step in the process is explained through examples, full-color photographs, and the stories of people who have successfully achieved the goals they've set. Readers will understand how to set specific...

This book explores what friendship is and why it's so important to our well-being and provides practical suggestions for teens and young adults wishing to experience deeper, more fulfilling connections.

This book teaches young readers how to identify their feelings of jealousy and deal with them in a healthy and constructive manner. They also learn how to develop empathy as opposed to letting jealousy cause problems in their relationships. Full-color photographs and a detailed glossary are also included.

This book explains what it means to identify as nonbinary and discusses the challenges that come with having a gender identity that is not well understood. Readers will learn the difference between gender and birth sex, and discover the many variations of gender identity that fall under the umbrella of nonbinary.

This introduction to the disease of alcoholism offers readers a compelling look at how alcohol use disorder affects both those who abuse alcohol and their families. Topics include the warning signs of alcoholism, the factors leading to alcohol use disorder, and where to turn to get help for addiction problems, including Alcoholics Anonymous.

Empathy is the ability to perceive and imagine the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others. It is a powerful social tool that helps us connect with others and act with compassion and morality. This book guides readers through strategies for identifying and understanding the emotions of others. Ways of expressing empathy are explored through real-life examples and primary sources. Descriptions of familiar situations encourage readers to seize...