description: This book, the latest in the hugely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, contains stories, poems, and cartoons relating to the specific troubles that traumatize teenagers everywhere. There are plenty of stories about dating ("HE KISSED MY TEETH!"), friendships (don't gossip), and school. But Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul doesn't shy away from the big issues either, with essays on suicide, dying young, and drunk driving. This book stems from the knowledge that teens know their own concerns bestthus, much of the book is written by teens themselves, which gives the book a very accessible, informal tone. Also, the authors had each piece evaluated by as many teenagers as possible. The care shows. Teenage Soul is always respectful, and doesn't minimize any of the dramas of adolescence. It does, however, mete out plenty of perspective. This wise, tender, funny book is filled with wisdom useful to teens (and everybody else, too).
language: English
title: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul IV
titlecomplete: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul IV
genres: Essays, Teen, Inspirational, Self Help, Childrens, Anthologies, Psychology, Nonfiction, Short Stories, Poetry
ratings_count: 18765
series: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: Evergreen Teen Book Award, awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Soaring Eagle Book Award
publisher: Scolastic Inc