Lawrence Teen Picks: Memoirs

Tomboy

A Graphic Memoir

by Prince, Liz

Graphic Novel - 2014

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Taking Flight

From War Orphan to Star Ballerina

by DePrince, Michaela

Book - 2014

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I Am A SEAL Team Six Warrior

Memoirs of An American Soldier

by Wasdin, Howard E.

Unknown - 2012

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The Bite of the Mango

by Kamara, Mariatu

Book - 2008

One girl's journey from war victim to UNICEF Special Representative. One girl's journey from war victim to UNICEF Special Representative. Show less

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Some Assembly Required

The Not-so-secret Life of A Transgender Teen

by Andrews, Arin

Book - 2014

The story of Arin's gender reassignment during his junior year in high school. The story of Arin's gender reassignment during his junior year in high school. Show less

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Beyond Magenta

Transgender Teens Speak Out

by Kuklin, Susan

Book - 2014

An honest narrative of the lives of transgender teens. An honest narrative of the lives of transgender teens. Show less

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In My Skin

My Life On, and Off, the Basketball Court

by Griner, Brittney

Book - 2014

The phenomenal basketball player Brittney Griner speaks of her struggles with gender roles, sexuality, body image, and self-esteem. The phenomenal basketball player Brittney Griner speaks of her struggles with gender roles, sexuality, body image, and self-esteem. Show less

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Rapture Practice

A True Story

by Hartzler, Aaron

Unknown - 2013

Growing up in a devout Christian household, Aaron Hartzler realizes as a teen that he may not believe everything his parents say. This coming-of-age story recalls Hartzler's journey to find himself and still maintain the love of his family. Growing up in a devout Christian household, Aaron Hartzler realizes as a teen that he may not believe everything his parents say. This coming-of-age story recalls Hartzler's journey to find himself and still maintain the love of his family. Show less

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Hidden Like Anne Frank

Fourteen True Stories of Survival

by Prins, Marcel

Book - 2014

Fourteen stories share the experience of going into hiding to escape the Holocaust. Fourteen stories share the experience of going into hiding to escape the Holocaust. Show less

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Hidden Girl

The True Story of A Modern-day Child Slave

by Hall, Shyima

Unknown - 2014

An inspiring and compelling memoir from a young woman who lost her childhood to slavery-and built a new life grounded in determination and justice. An inspiring and compelling memoir from a young woman who lost her childhood to slavery-and built a new life grounded in determination and justice. Show less

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Popular

A Memoir : Vintage Wisdom for A Modern Geek

by Van Wagenen, Maya

Unknown - 2014

In an attempt to become popular, eighth grader Maya van Wagenen follows a 1950s popularity guide. In an attempt to become popular, eighth grader Maya van Wagenen follows a 1950s popularity guide. Show less

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Funny in Farsi

A Memoir of Growing up Iranian in America

by Dumas, Firoozeh

Book - 2003

The author and her family's experience of moving from Iran to Southern California during the Iranian Revolution. The author and her family's experience of moving from Iran to Southern California during the Iranian Revolution. Show less

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Bad Boy

A Memoir

by Myers, Walter Dean

Book - 2001

The story of an aspiring writer growing up in poverty-struck Harlem. The story of an aspiring writer growing up in poverty-struck Harlem. Show less

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Positive

Surviving My Bullies, Finding Hope, and Living to Change the World : A Memoir

by Rawl, Paige

Book - 2014

An astonishing memoir for the untold number of children whose lives have been touched by bullying. Positive is a must-read for teens, their parents, educators, and administrators--a brave, visceral work that will save lives and resonate deeply. An astonishing memoir for the untold number of children whose lives have been touched by bullying. Positive is a must-read for teens, their parents, educators, and administrators--a brave, visceral work that will save lives and resonate deeply. Show less

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Three Little Words

A Memoir

by Rhodes-Courter, Ashley

Book - 2008

In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed - and in doing so, discovers the power of her own voice. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed - and in doing so, discovers the power of her own voice. Show less

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The Pregnancy Project

A Memoir

by Rodriguez, Gaby

Book - 2012

When high school senior Gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life. Discover this compelling memoir from an inspirational teenage activist, now a Lifetime movie. When high school senior Gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life. Discover this compelling memoir from an inspirational teenage activist, now a Lifetime movie. Show less

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Warriors Don't Cry

A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High

by Beals, Melba

Unknown - 1994

The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education, brought the promise of integration to Little Rock, Arkansas, but it was hard-won for the nine black teenagers chosen to integrate Central High School in 1957 The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education, brought the promise of integration to Little Rock, Arkansas, but it was hard-won for the nine black teenagers chosen to integrate Central High School in 1957 Show less

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Soul Surfer

A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

by Hamilton, Bethany

Book - 2011

Bethany Hamilton, who YM Magazine called the "Bravest Girl in America," has been surfing since she was seven years old. Since her shark attack l...Show more Bethany Hamilton, who YM Magazine called the "Bravest Girl in America," has been surfing since she was seven years old. Since her shark attack last year Bethany has participated in numerous competitions and has received the 2004 Teen Choice award for Most Courageous Teen and the 2004 ESPY Award for Best Comeback Athlete. Show less

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