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How to Lose Yourself Completely
by Peter Bognanni
An adventure therapy program might help Chase, whose anxiety disorder has worsened since his older brother died. But when the wilderness guide abandons Chase and four other teens, their healing takes a backseat to the immediate, life-threatening obstacles they face. Read-alikes: Kaitlyn Hill’s Wild About You; Marieke Nijkamp’s At the End of Everything.
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You, Me, and Infinity
by Deb Caletti
When Margaret and Mars encounter each other in a therapist’s waiting room, his desire for connection bridges her quiet nature, and everything clicks. Then tragedy strikes, encouraging Margaret to honor Mars by reaching out to others on her own. This poignant story of love and loss is ultimately hopeful.
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Medicine Wheels
by Byron Graves
After his mother’s arrest, Bryce moves to the Wolf Creek reservation with his grandparents. His family and community there support him through this scary, uncertain time, and his newfound enthusiasm for skateboarding connects him to his late father. Read-alikes: Charmaine Anne Li’s Crash Landing; Anton Treuer’s Where Wolves Don’t Die.
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| Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-JonesIn near-future Portland, Oregon, Augusta Pine spies for the government instead of facing murder charges for a hacking incident gone terribly wrong. When cyberterrorists attack the building she’s staying in, she must use her wits to protect the building’s residents. This propulsive thriller is both clever and heartfelt. |
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August is National Wellness Month
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Cooking from Scratch for Teens: Make Your Own Healthy & Delicious Food
by Lisa Burns
Cooking from scratch is not as hard as you think! With a few healthy ingredients and simple foolproof recipes created just for teens, this cookbook will be your ultimate guide to cooking your favorite foods at home. Show off your cooking skills to friends and family with recipes for delicious dinners, party food, after-school snacks and more.
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The Real Body Manual: Your Visual Guide to Health & Wellness
by Nancy Redd
Author Nancy Redd presents a uniquely inclusive book that offers a factual and candid approach to the complex and often confusing body issues that all young people face. This go-to resource or all types of developing bodies contains medically vetted, relatable advice alongside full-color photographic references.
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Move: How Physical Activity Helps Maintain Mental Health
by James Roland
Millions of young people face mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and even everyday stress. Regular physical activity can promote the release of natural feel-good chemicals in the brain, boost energy levels, improve self-esteem, make you feel more connected to others, and help ease the types of stress we all experience from time to time. This book shows how physical activity helps reduce mental health risks and maintain overall well-being.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Michigan City Public Library
100 E. 4th Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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