Schwangerschaft

Rita Williams-Garcia’s masterful and bold Coretta Scott King Honor Book is fresh, funny, and powerfully relevant. This novel by a master storyteller and Newbery Honor-winning author is about one girl’s discovery of her family history—and her own place within it.When fourteen-year-old Gayle gets in trouble with a boy—again—her mother doesn’t give her a choice: Gayle is getting sent away from New York to her family down South, along with her baby, José.In a small town in Georgia, there is nowhere to go but church, nothing to do but chores, and no friends except her goody-goody, big-boned, kneesock-wearing cousin, Cookie. Gayle is stuck cleaning up after Great, the old family matriarch who stays upstairs in her bed.But the more she spends time with Cookie and Great, Gayle learns about her family’s history and secrets, stretching all the way back through the preachers and ancestors of the past. And slowly, the stories of her roots begin to change how Gayle sees her future.Like Sisters on the Homefront is a fast, gritty read about mistakes, second chances, and family. A strong choice for summer reading and for sparking conversation in the classroom or at home.She thinks she’s being sent away for punishment. What if she’s really being sent home?- Teen Pregnancy Realism: Fourteen-year-old Gayle is already a mother, and when she gets in trouble again, she’s shipped from New York to a place with no escape.- An Unlikely Sisterhood: Stuck in Georgia, her only ally is her cousin Cookie—if they don’t drive each other crazy first.- A Rich Family History: While caring for her great-grandmother, Gayle uncovers the long-lost stories of her ancestors, changing how she sees herself and her future.- A Powerful Second Chance: A gritty, unflinching, and funny novel about discovering that your roots are stronger than your mistakes.

Before it happened... Brynn had a group of best friends, a boyfriend who loved her, a growing talent for pottery. She had a life. And then...she had none.<BR><BR>After it happened... Everything was lost. The boy she now knew never loved her. The friends who felt she betrayed their trust. The new life just beginning to grow inside her. Brynn believes her future is as empty as her body until Christian, the boy next door, starts coming around. Playing his guitar and pushing her to create art once more. She meets some new friends at the local community center, plus even gets her dad to look her in the eye again...sort of. But letting someone in isn't as easy as it seems.<BR><BR>Now... Can Brynn open up her heart to truly find her life's own beauty, when living for the after means letting go of the before?

In Brodi Ashton's breathtaking sequel to Everneath-about which New York Times bestselling author Ally Condie said, "Ashton's lovely storytelling and strong-on-her-own-terms main character set this one apart. Wonderful!"-Nikki must travel through the underworld to be reunited with the love of her life.Ever since Nikki Beckett watched as her boyfriend, Jack, sacrificed himself to save her, taking her place in the dark Tunnels of the Everneath for eternity, she's been living a borrowed life. Desperate for answers, Nikki turns to Cole, the immortal bad boy who wants to make her his queen-and the one person least likely to help. But his heart has been touched by everything about Nikki, and he agrees to help in the only way he can: by taking her to the Everneath himself. Nikki and Cole descend into the Everneath, only to discover that their journey will be more difficult than they'd anticipated-and more deadly. But Nikki vows to stop at nothing to save Jack-even if it means making an incredible sacrifice of her own.Inspired by the Persephone myth, the captivating first book in this series, Everneath, earned a VOYA Perfect Ten of 2011 and a Whitney Award!- An Underworld Journey: Nikki descends into the deadly Everneath, vowing to save the boy she loves-even if it means she can never return.- Enemies to Lovers: To save Jack, Nikki must rely on Cole, the immortal bad boy who wants her for himself. But the more time they spend together, the more their allegiances blur.- A Modern Persephone Myth: Inspired by the myth of Hades and Persephone, this YA fantasy plunges readers into a world of immortal bargains and impossible choices.- Sacrifice for Love: He took her place in hell for eternity. Now Nikki must decide what she's willing to give up to bring him back.

The second book of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series!In the beginning, nine aliens left their home planet Lorien when it fell under attack by the evil Mogadorians. They scattered on Earth and went into hiding. They look like ordinary teenagers but have extraordinary powers. The Mogs have come for them. They killed Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England, and Number Three in Kenya. They tried to get John Smith, Number Four, in Ohio—but they failed.Now John has joined forces with Number Six, and they are on the run. But they are not alone. Already John and Six have inspired Marina, Number Seven, who has been hiding in Spain. She’s been following the news of what’s happening, and she’s certain this is the sign she’s been waiting for. It’s time to come together.Michael Bay, director of Transformers, raved: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.” This epic story is perfect for fans of action-packed science fiction like The Fifth Wave series by Rick Yancey, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner, and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game. The battle for Earth’s survival wages on. Don’t miss the rest of the series: #3: The Rise of Nine, #4: The Fall of Five, #5: The Revenge of Seven, #6: The Fate of Ten, and #7: United as One.Don’t miss the first book in the brand-new I Am Number Four spin-off series: Generation One.

L.A. Candy is a deliciously entertaining novel about what it's like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a young woman who has experienced it all firsthand: Lauren Conrad.Fashion designer and TV personality Lauren Conrad brings her insider knowledge of the highs and lows of life in the spotlight to this juicy New York Times bestselling series.Los Angeles is all about the sweet life: hot clubs, cute guys, designer...everything. Nineteen-year-old Jane Roberts can't wait to start living it up. She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works, and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun.When Jane and Scarlett are approached by a producer who wants them to be on his new series, a "reality version of Sex and the City," they can hardly believe their luck. Their own show? Yes, please!Soon Jane is TV's hottest star. Fame brings more than she ever imagined possible for a girl from Santa Barbara—free designer clothes, the choicest tables at the most exclusive clubs, invites to Hollywood premieres—and she's lapping up the VIP treatment with her eclectic entourage of new pals. But those same friends who are always up for a wild night are also out for a piece of Jane's spotlight.In a city filled with people chasing after their dreams, it's not long before Jane wakes up to the reality that everyone wants something from her, and nothing is what it seems to be.For Jane, life in the spotlight means the lines between what's real and what's for the cameras are starting to blur.- An Insider Story of Hollywood: From exclusive clubs to Hollywood premieres, Jane and Scarlett get a taste of the VIP life—and its hidden costs.- Friendship and Betrayal: As Jane's star rises, her friendship with Scarlett is put to the test, and she learns that in L.A., new friends are often just new rivals.- Young Adult Romance: Cute guys are everywhere, but figuring out who's genuine and who's just playing a part for the cameras is the hardest game in town.- Coming of Age on Camera: A funny, dramatic, and juicy look at what happens when your most personal moments become public property.