New Releases by Eva Apelqvist

Because the ice on the river isn''t safe for crossing, it will be weeks till Matthias can return to school in Kirjaluakta.

Kelsi is starting school in Sweden, but English is her first language. She would like to learn Swedish so she can make some school friends. Soon Kelsi discovers that she is not the only immigrant student in her class and befriends a girl named Sanaa.

Hannah who feels as if she cheated gives her prize to another bicyclist.

According to the recent United States Census, there are 650,000 same-sex couple households in the U.S., and an estimated one-quarter of those households are raising children. In the past few years, several states across the nation have passed Freedom to Marry bills for same-sex couples. But even with the rise in recognition of LGBTQ families, acceptance has not necessarily followed. Unfortunately, young adults in LGBTQ families encounter many challenges, from derision by their peers to the embarrassment of being perceived as different. LGBTQ Families: The Ultimate Teen Guide focuses on the difficulties young people face as members of households in which one or more members are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, or queer/questioning. This book offers encouragement, insights, and resources to help them cope with and embrace the uniqueness of their family life. Teens and adults from LGBTQ families—and teens who identify as LGBTQ themselves—tell their personal stories and share strategies they use to deal with a sometimes unaccepting society. Topics discussed include politics, religion, media, and bullying. Aimed at young adults with LGBTQ parents, teens who identify as LGBTQ, those who support LGBTQs, and anyone wanting to educate themselves on the topic, this book will broaden understanding and enable teens and their peers to embrace the diversity of the modern family.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE: A HOW-TO GUIDE examines the particulars of being safe on the road. Includes taking your written and practical driving tests, getting your license, learning the rules of the road, and understanding the dangers of cell phones and the importance of seatbelts. Author Eva Apelqvist also explains what to do when one is pulled over, the environmental impact of driving, and the monetary discussions teens need to have with their parents before they''re given the keys to the car.

Calista Swanson begins her study abroad in Stockholm and she couldn''t be happier. There''s finally some distance between her and her twin Suzanne. But the main reason Calista is in Sweden is Jonas, the Swedish boy who had been an exchange student at her school in Wisconsin.