"Do you like video games? How about social media? Streaming movies? Online shopping? Smart phones? All of the amazing technology you use every day was created by ordinary people who decided to learn an extraordinarily useful skill: coding. And here's the best part: you can learn it too! If you have ever been curious about how to program but don't know where to begin, you have picked up the right book! With over one hundred delightful illustrations, engaging text, and lighthearted humor on almost every page, Code for Teens is sure to keep you stimulated and entertained while you learn. Knowing how to code opens up a huge world of new, exciting possibilities. Code for Teens delivers the tools and tricks that will give any reader the foundational knowledge needed to understand JavaScript, the world's most commonly used coding language. From understanding basic operations and functions to creating your own loops and beyond, you'll begin developing the skills of superstar programming pros

Presents advice for teenagers on landing a dream job.

Conforming to gender stereotypes is a choice, not a requirement—you decide. This timely workbook provides a road map to help you discover what kind of man you want to be. As a teen, you may be under intense pressure to conform to society’s stereotypes of masculinity—often referred to as the “guy code.” Limiting and unhealthy gender stereotypes and social practices are pervasive, even across cultures, and research shows that strict adherence to the rules of the code—or extreme forms of “traditional” masculinity, such as suppressing your feelings, acting tough and in control, and objectifying girls and women—can lead to emotional issues, aggression, low self-esteem, more risk taking, misogyny and homophobia, and even negative health outcomes, like depression and anxiety. So, how do you navigate these mixed messages? This is the workbook you need. You’ll find fun and engaging activities that will empower you to define what being a guy means to you—whatever that is. You’ll learn all about how our world views masculinity—the good, the bad, and the toxic. You’ll find tips and tools to help you face difficult thoughts and emotions, rather than trying to avoid them, and ask for help when you need it. Most importantly, you’ll discover that there’s no “right” way to be a guy. There’s just what’s right for you.

The 36 activities in this book make learning about leadership a hands-on, active experience. Kids are called on to recognize each other’s strengths, become better listeners, communicate clearly, identify their values, build trust, set goals, and more. Each activity takes 20–45 minutes. Digital content includes all of the book's reproducible forms.

"This is the book we wish we had when we were teens! Comparison is such a deep struggle, and the seeds are planted so young. Learn to find your worth in Jesus, not in what others say." —Bethany Beal and Kristen Clark, authors of Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity, and Identity We get it—comparison can feel like a never-ending struggle. The whole measuring up to friends and influencers on social media? It's a lot. Everyone has their own idea of what teen girls should be like, and knowing who to listen to is overwhelming. Comparison Girl for Teens is your go-to guide for navigating these tricky waters. Join best-selling authors Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis as they team up to help you break free from the comparison trap and embrace the incredible life that Jesus has in store for you. Get ready for a journey of self-discovery with forty readings packed with quizzes (they're actually fun!), evaluations, and discussion questions. Plus, there are plenty of heartwarming stories to keep you company along the way. Whether you've been walking with God for a long time or you're just exploring your faith, we invite you to discover new freedom, confidence, and influence by adopting Jesus's "me-free" mindset in this crazy, measure-up world. Ready to dive in? Let's do this! "Comparison Girl for Teens graciously points to the only one who can cure all our comparison issues and insecurities: Jesus." —Heather Creekmore, author of several books including Compared to Who? "Shannon and Lee have written a beautiful book filled with relatable stories, personal prayers, and on-point teaching. It's a rich gift to any teen girl who's ready to live 'me-free.'" —Paula Hendricks-Marsteller, author of Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl

Coding for a purpose: helping young people combine journalism, data, design, and code to make media that makes a difference. Educators are urged to teach “code for all”—to make a specialized field accessible for students usually excluded from it. In Code for What? Clifford Lee and Elisabeth Soep instead ask the question, “code for what?” What if coding were a justice-driven medium for storytelling rather than a narrow technical skill? What if “democratizing” computer science went beyond the usual one-off workshop and empowered youth to create digital products for social impact? Lee and Soep answer these questions with stories of a diverse group of young people in Oakland, California, who combine journalism, data, design, and code to create media that make a difference. These teenage and young adult producers created interactive projects that explored gendered and racialized dress code policies in schools; designed tools for LBGTQ+ youth experiencing discrimination; investigated facial recognition software and what can be done about it; and developed a mobile app to promote mental health through self-awareness and outreach for support, and more, for distribution to audiences that could reach into the millions. Working with educators and media professionals at YR Media, an award-winning organization that helps young people from underserved communities build skills in media, journalism, and the arts, these teens found their own vibrant answers to “why code?” They code for insight, connection and community, accountability, creative expression, joy, and hope.

It's tough being a teen in the 21st century. With so many restrictions, requirements, and reality television obsessed with cultural messages focused on fame, fortune, beauty, and sex, it's no wonder teens feel helpless, hopeless, and stressed out. Well, you are in luck because help is here! Be the Star You Are! for TEENS is a refreshing escape from sermons and rules. Instead you'll read real life stories with real issue tools. Each easy to read short chapter is jam packed with simple strategies that you can implement immediately to survive and thrive. Written by teens, for teens, and about teens, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS encourages you to embrace your individuality, find your passion, and ignite the flame that burns brightly within.