New Releases by Kimberly Kirberger

A collection of the most important letters received from teens responding to the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series, this book is a powerful reflection of the feelings of generation of readers. Some letters will make readers laugh and others will make them cry; but all the letters reveal that teens share similar outlooks, experiences and feelings.

Certain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting or raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans or empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family

From applying to college to move-in day; from homesickness to making new friends; from tough new coursework to adult issues; and then on to graduation and the "real world." This book covers it all and will inspire students to make the most of their college years.

A guide to personal happiness that describes how to eliminate negativity, feel healthier, discover creative outlets, and also set and achieve goals.

When his uncle sends him to work at the mysterious Stallery Mansion, twelve-year-old Conrad Tesdinic overcomes his bad karma and discovers in the mansion's winecellar the source of the magic that threatens to pull his world into one of the eleven other parallel universes.When his uncle sends him to work at the mysterious Stallery Mansion, twelve-year-old Conrad Tesdinic overcomes his bad karma and discovers in the mansion's winecellar the source of the magic that threatens to pull his world into one of the eleven other parallel universes.

This helpful journal, from the co-author of the best-selling CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE TEENAGE SOUL books, is meant to be used as a companion to LOVING YOUR BODY / LOVING YOURSELF. Inspired by the issues discussed in LOVING YOUR BODY / LOVING YOURSELF, this journal gives teens the opportunity to explore their own feelings about their bodies, themselves, and other related topics in a unique, personal way. Author Kimberly Kirberger provides commentary, questions, and suggested writing activities to help girls use the journal to work toward loving their bodies and themselves. Body image is the #1 issue among preteen and teen girls. This journal is specifically designed to help them express and work through their feelings on this powerful, important topic.

This indispensable journal provides a private place for teens to record their personal experiences, cope with the joy and pain associated with growing up, and examine the role of friendship in their teen years. Throughout this journal, Kimberly Kirberger shares the wisdom that kids have come to cherish and respect from all the books in the Teen Love series. Guided by a series of thought-provoking questions, teens will discover new ways to think about their evolving relationships with their friends. Teen Love : A Journal on Friendship, An Interactive Friend to Friend Journal promises to become a treasured keepsake for teens-one that they will turn to again and again for advice and remembrance.

This latest offering in the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soulseries explores a host of challenges faced by today's teens. Within itspages teens will find portraits of life's complexities expressed from theviewpoint of their peers. Teen contributors share their thoughts and feelings ondifficult issues, ranging from poor self-image to thoughts of suicide, fromfamily discord to coping with the loss, from peer pressure to school violence. Teens ranked stress as one of their top concerns (along with child abuse andSTDs). Oftentimes, the pressure can feel overwhelming, whether they involveworrying about an upcoming test, competition sports, family responsibilities,dating, or more extreme issues such as depression, suicide and school violence. The first three volumes of the Teenage Soul series and the companionjournal illustrate the ongoing popularity of this series (unit sales exceed 11million). Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff and the Spring2001 release Teenage Soul Letters will undoubtedly follow suit as thenext best-sellers in a phenomenally popular series.

This second volume in Kimberly Kirberger's bestselling Teen Love series offers teens a look at friendship from the perspective of their peers. Teens candidly touch on all aspects of friendship--from making and keeping friends to losing friends and growing apart, from learning to be a friend to themselves to discovering that their feelings for a special friend have grown into a deeper form of love. Because friendships are of paramount importance to teens-and because Kirberger combines life lessons for teens from teens with her own unique brand of compassion and nonjudgmental wisdom-this book is sure to be as much of a hit with readers as Teen Love : On Relationships. In anticipation of the success of On Friendship, its companion journal is scheduled to be released in Spring 2001. On Friendship is divided into chapters that include Being Yourself; Being Your Own Best Friend; Making Friends; Silver and Gold Friends; Friends and Lovers; Growing Apart; Lessons in Friendship; and Long-Distance Friends. Teen Love : On Friendship is sure to be the next bestseller in this series, and a must-read for all teens.

Teen Love : On Relationships offered teens a chance to read about love and relationships written from their perspective, with sensitivity to their needs and respect for their experiences and feelings. The Journal on Relationships picks up where its predecessor left off, giving teens a safe place to disclose their feelings and discover ways to handle all the new feelings love and relationships bring. Wherever teens find themselves in the complexities of love and relationships, this book will help them sort through their feelings in effective ways, offering wisdom, support and compassion on every page. Designed to be a journal/companion piece to Teen Love : On Relationships, this latest offering from Kimberly Kirberger and The Real World's Colin Mortensen gives teens plenty of space to write about their own feelings on and experiences with love and relationships. They'll find exercises to help them work through their problems and difficulties, and original contributions from other teens, whose expression of their innermost feelings will help readers acknowledge, understand and validate their own. It also has space for family, friends and loved ones to share their feelings and advice. With all it has to offer, once completed with their own feedback, this book will become an invaluable guide and keepsake for all teens. Teens and the adults who love and care about them will all agree that this book is a must!

Love is often a mystery to teenagers — sometimes painful, other times glorious, always challenging. This book will help them understand and sort out their myriad feelings and experiences. Rather than merely offering one adult’s opinions or reflections on love, Kirberger deftly combines material from teens dealing with firsthand adolescent love with that from adults sensitive to the special needs of teens. She includes original letters she has received from teens, along with her responses to their questions, concerns and confusion. This blend provides a wide-ranging perspective on love and relationships. It will enable teens to gain wisdom and choose more wisely when making decisions in love and relationships. This book is designed to guide teens through the maze of love and relationships in a gentle, understanding and compassionate way. It isn’t a dos-and-don’ts manual, but rather a how-it-is-in-love guidebook. Teens will come to treasure it as a wise and loving counselor and companion. On the roller-coaster ride of teen love, this is one book no teen can afford to be without. Check out the companion book, , co-authored with Colin Mortensen of MTV’s Real World/Hawaii.

Self help Inspirational information for young readers.

Combines personal advice with poetry and stories about teenage love and relationships.

Your hopes, your dreams, your life - Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal gives you the perfect outlet to record your personal stories, feelings and experiences, in a way that is both fun and challenging. Sections called "Friendship", "Tough Stuff", "Follow Your Dreams" and more will help you to focus on what matters most to you, how to feel about your life, how to love yourself and others. With lots of space where you can write and where you can have friends and family share their feelings with you - it is also filled with great poems, thought provoking quotes, inspirational vignettes, and more. This Journal is sure to become one of your most valued keepsakes.

101 stories of life, love, and learning.

Life lessons on relationships from teen to teen.