Young Adult Nonfiction

The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson—one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century—adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer

"As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this." —Paul Robeson

Adapted from Martin Duberman’s “superb” (New York Times) biography of Paul Robeson, and featuring an introduction by award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds, along with explanations of key terms and photographs from Robeson’s life, this is a thrilling addition to the young adult canon.

Paul Robeson was destined for greatness. The son of an ex-slave who upon his college graduation ranked first in his class, Robeson was proclaimed the future “leader of the colored race in America.” Although a graduate of Columbia Law School, he abandoned his law career (and the racism he encountered there) and began a hugely successful career as an internationally celebrated actor and singer. Robeson’s triumphs on the stage earned him esteem among white and Black Americans across the country, although his daring and principled activism eventually made him an outcast from the entertainment industry, and his radical views made many consider him a public enemy.

Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me is an introduction for readers in middle and high school to the inspiring and complicated life of one of America’s most fascinating figures, whose story of artistry, heroism, conviction, and conflict is newly relevant today.

Lies My Teacher Told Me is one of the most important—and successful—history books of our time. Having sold nearly two million copies, the book won an American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship. Now Rebecca Stefoff, the acclaimed nonfiction children's writer who adapted Howard Zinn's bestseller A People's History of the United States for young readers, makes Loewen's beloved work available to younger students.

Essential reading in our age of fake news and slippery, sloppy history, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Young Readers' Edition cuts through the mindless optimism and outright lies found in most textbooks that are often not even really written by their "authors." Loewen is, as historian Carol Kammen has said, the history teacher we all should have had. Beginning with pre-Columbian history and then covering characters and events as diverse as the first Thanksgiving, Helen Keller, the My Lai massacre, 9/11, and the Iraq War, Loewen's lively, provocative telling of American history is a "counter-textbook that retells the story of the American past" (The Nation).

This streamlined young readers' edition is rich in vivid details and quotations from primary sources that poke holes in the textbook versions of history and help students develop a deeper understanding of our world. Lies My Teacher Told Me: Young Readers' Edition brings this classic text to a new generation of readers (and their parents and teachers) who will welcome and value its honesty, its humor, and its integrity.

We can change the world with gene editing—but should we?  

CRISPR stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats. If it sounds complicated, it is—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future. And it’s poised to completely upend the way we think about science. 

Author Yolanda Ridge tackles this topic in a friendly and accessible tone, with two introductory chapters covering the basics of DNA and gene editing before taking readers through the ways that this ground-breaking science could affect them by potentially:

• eliminating diseases like malaria and cancer,  

• improving the stability of our food supply, and

• helping to manage conservation efforts for threatened animals and environments.
 But all of these possible advancements come with risks, the biggest being that the consequences are unknown. Chapters end with “Stop, Go, Yield” sections encouraging readers to consider the pros and cons of using CRISPR. “Cutting Questions” give readers the opportunity to further reflect on the ethics of the science. 

CRISPR is a game changer. This important book, with detailed scientific illustrations, brings much needed clarity to a topic that will affect readers for generations to come.

*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

• IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Indigenous creators who give voice to their own stories and as a consequence, set the record straight
• AWARD-WINNING WRITING TEAM: Professor Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger previous books received heaps of recognition. Sky Wolf's Call was picked as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! Kirkus called What the Eagle Sees: Stories of Indigenous Rebellion and Renewal "Essential" in the starred review.
• EMPOWERING: For Indigenous youth who have not had the opportunity to learn about this body of knowledge, it is empowering and a source of pride. For non-Indigenous youth, learning about a worldview that may be brand new to them can be a step toward reconciliation and moving forward together.
• EDUCATOR RESOURCES: Free resources will be available for download at AnnickPress.com, and in Edelweiss.
• FOR FANS OF: Turtle Island, What the Eagle Sees, and Sky Wolf’s Call
• LEVELING INFO: F-P Guided Code: T - Grade Five I. Lexile Code: 990 L

Style is not just the clothes on our backs—it is self-expression, representation, and transformation.

As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he sought out for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that—because clothes are never just clothes. Men’s heels are a statement of pride in the face of LGTBQ+ discrimination, while ribbon shirts honor Indigenous ancestors and keep culture alive. Allaire takes the reader through boldly designed chapters to discuss additional topics like cosplay, make up, hijabs, and hair, probing the connections between fashion and history, culture, politics, and social justice.

*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

24 Major Biology Topics You Should Know

Explore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology.  

Science facts made easy. From the dynamic sister duo behind the beloved Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel, this visual learning book features 24 major educational concepts commonly taught in life sciences courses. Designed to alleviate the intimidation often associated with complex science concepts, this guide employs amusing mnemonics, real-world examples, and light-hearted humorous anecdotes to make biology topics more approachable and relatable.

Designed for anyone studying biology. Whether you’re a high school student, a college scholar, or a curious biology enthusiast, this book ensures that learning biology remains engaging and accessible for all ages to enjoy. This book tackles topics students often find difficult, such as cell transport, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, DNA replication, mitosis, and meiosis, with each chapter addressing stumbling blocks they may encounter in the classroom or during study prep. Whether used as an introduction to a concept or to recap a lesson, this book also makes a great supplement to your biology textbook as a classroom set.

Pairs well with any biology course.

• Illustrations, diagrams, and cartoons break down complex biology concepts
• Short chapters provide a biology foundation in the style of Amoeba Sisters videos
• Useful for teachers and students, includes objectives at end of each chapter to help with test preparation
• Glossary of over 250 biology vocabulary words with easy-to-understand, brief definitions

So if you enjoy teen and kid science books such as Physics for Curious Kids, Awesome Facts That Will Make You Look Super Smart, or Noah’s Fascinating World of STEAM Experiments, then you’ll love The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology.

A Radiant Daily Devotional for Teenage Girls

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Biblical Studies

Radiant Faith by M.J. Fievre is a 52-week devotional guide designed to help teenage girls deepen their faith and spiritual connection. By incorporating personal stories, scripture, and prayer, this guide aims to inspire and empower teenage girls to live confidently in their faith.

Seeking an empowering daily devotional for spiritual and personal growth? Radiant Faith is the christian journal book to kickstart your spiritual journey. With daily readings, reflection questions, and journaling pages, you’ll grow your faith and connection with God.   

Thrive with this spiritual and personal growth book. This 52-week devotional for teenage girls equips teenage readers with tools and questions to ignite their passion for God while building confidence and resilience in their faith. 

Inside, you’ll find:

• 52 weekly Christian devotionals exploring crucial themes for teenage girls
• Practical advice and encouragement to help teenage girls navigate daily challenges
• Relatable stories and reflection questions that foster a sense of identity and sisterhood

If you're looking for Christian books or books for teenage girls, add this to your cart! If you liked Fearless Faith, Choose Kindness, or Prayers for Calm, you’ll love Radiant Faith.

A Guided Journal to Build Effective Habits and Transform Your Life

“If you follow this simple process, I promise that you will see positive changes in your relationships and find a higher level of personal satisfaction in your life.” ―Sean Covey, New York Times bestselling author

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Psychology eBooks

You’re a busy teen in a stressful world. How do you manage your time and stay organized?

Learn to stay motivated with new high-performance habits. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Guided Journal offers journal prompts, worksheets, and exercises to help you accomplish all your short and long-term goals. 

Goal setting just got easier. When The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens was released as a card deck, a whole new approach to Stephen R. Covey’s time-tested principles was born. Now, this companion The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Guided Journal offers teens and young adults another way to turn inspiration into action. Its concise format is accessible and easy to stick with. Each habit is broken down into a weekly format inspiring both beginners and seasoned 7 Habits readers to get motivated, build confidence, and boost inspiration and personal growth.

Cultivate success, skill, and self-growth. Featuring thought-provoking prompts, worksheets, and self-development quotes that show you how to achieve your goals, this is the ultimate guided self-growth journal for teens and young adults.

Inside, find: 

•  Journaling prompts for self-discovery and for building confidence and self-esteem
•  Worksheets for strategic time management and deeper understanding of the 7 Habits 
•  Self-motivation tips, exercises, and challenges for optimal goal achievement

If you enjoyed other Sean Covey bestsellers like A Self-Guided Workbook for Highly Effective Teens or The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 52 Cards for Motivation and Growth Every Week of the Year, you’ll love The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Guided Journal.

The Future is Female and Strong Women are Leading the Charge!

Girls Rule is a female empowerment book about the powerful lives of strong women who broke down barriers, inspired millions, and accomplished their goals against several odds.

The future is female and women are taking over the world. They're dreaming big and aiming for a better future all while tapping into their divine feminine energy. Empowering books for women is essential for growing and blossoming into the woman that you're meant to be.

Strong women are breaking barriers all across the world. Soft yet fearless, these independent women are the protagonists of several revolutions destined to change humanity forever through women power. These women inspire action, resilience, and hope for readers of all ages and genders who believe the future is female. 

Inside Girls Rule, you’ll find:

• An inspirational and empowering book for women to tackle inequality on all levels
• Lessons that highlight the importance of intersectionality by women leaders 
• Personal accounts of strong women such as Emma Watson, Michelle Obama, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, and more

If you're looking for empowering books for women or inspirational books by women like The Great Book of Badass Women, Legendary Ladies, or The Book of Awesome Girls, you’ll love Girls Rule.

Become a Successful, Competent, Capable and Self-Sufficient Person in Your Teens and Beyond!

#1 New Release in Being a Teen, Peer Pressure Issues,Teen & Young Adult Psychology, and Teen & Young Adult Maturing

A condensed guide of timeless wisdom for a new generation.

Use the tools in this guide to build the confidence you need to take on new challenges, accomplish difficult tasks, and create lasting positive change throughout your teens and beyond.

Finally get results. Many teens know that establishing proactive habits is the first step toward personal success, but often don't know how to implement these habits. Between the pressures of school, social life, and overburdened schedules, it’s no wonder that the average teenager is stressed. In this condensed guide, bestselling FranklinCovey author Sean Covey breaks down the timeless wisdom of the 7 Habits into a weekly, realistic format for busy teens.

Rely on trusted guidance. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens on the Go helps teens navigate the processes of building self-esteem, managing social pressure, promoting activism, and more. With these tools, you can learn to become both capable and self-reliant in your daily life. This guide contains weekly challenges, calls-to-action, and inspiration to ensure lasting personal change year-round.

Learn to:

• Determine which principles are important to you
• Create and map out short-term and long-term goals for a meaningful, competent and self-sufficient life
• Foster healthy, meaningful relationships throughout your teens and into adulthood

If you enjoyed Dad’s Great Advice for Teens, The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, or You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way, you’ll love The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens on the Go. Also, be sure to check out Sean Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, a #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Psychology.

Power Your University Success and Beyond with This Essential College Guide

#1 Bestseller in College Guides

Offering advice for college freshmen, Navigating College with the 7 Habits is the ultimate college survival kit, packed with academic and life skills—a high school graduation gift that keeps on giving.

Master college life with ease. Navigating College with the 7 Habits is a step-by-step eBook that blends essential academic tips with crucial life skills like communication and time management. For teens transitioning from high school, it's a valuable graduation gift that prepares them for the rigors and challenges of university life and beyond.

Your college planner for happiness and success. Navigate college dorm dynamics and learn to work harmoniously with diverse personalities. As a college survival guide, Navigating College with the 7 Habits offers practical solutions for common issues, empowering you to build a thriving, stress-free college environment.

In this invaluable college guide, you'll uncover:

• Proven strategies to ace your freshman year and beyond, making it the ideal university survival guide
• Actionable tips to manage your time efficiently, enhancing your productivity in college and life
• Techniques to improve communication with roommates, fostering a harmonious dorm life
• Comprehensive tools for balancing academic and personal life, an integral part of your college survival kit

If other college guide books have interested you such as On Course, The Naked Roommate, or The Freshman Survival Guide, then Navigating College With the 7 Habits should be your next read! Also, be sure to check out these other great FranklinCovey titles: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

Learn from the Best and Elevate Your Game

"To all the young athletes out there looking for motivation check out Trust The Grind." ―Jason Kidd, Member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

#1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Fitness & Exercise, Baseball & Softball, and Sports

Trust the Grind is an exceptional book for teenage boys and young adults, promising to revolutionize your understanding of success and athletic prowess. Gain exclusive insights from top athletes and learn the valuable habits that catapulted them to the pinnacle of their sports.

Unleash your potential with Trust the Grind. This inspiring book for teenage boys offers a front-row seat to the journey of world-class athletes, uncovering the secrets that drove their rise to the top. With insightful interviews from stars across eleven sports, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the habits and principles that shaped their success.

Master the art of discipline and drive. This athlete book offers not just tales of astonishing victories, but an examination of the habits and practices behind them. For teen boys or young adults with sports aspirations or any other field, it delivers invaluable life lessons on goal setting, discipline, sacrifice, and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Athletes interviewed in Trust The Grind. Jason Kidd, Chipper Jones,Terrell Owens, Paige VanZant, Manny Pacquiao, Mike Modano, Jimmie Johnson, Gary Player, Deena Kastor, Ryan Sheckler, Georges St-Pierre, Ryan Lochte, Devin Hester, Andruw Jones, Luis Gonzalez, and Tim Hudson.

Inside discover:

• Success habits that foster discipline, drive, and goal setting
• Insights into maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle
• Inspirational stories and valuable life lessons applicable beyond sports

Fans of books like Mental Toughness For Young Athletes, Shoot your Shot, The Young Champion's Mind, Think Like a Warrior, The Cost of These Dreams, Relentless, or Shaken, will love Trust the Grind.

Les 7 Habitudes des ados bien dans leur peau

Un plan de route. Imagine avoir en main un plan de route—un guide détaillé pour t’aider à réaliser tes buts. Tes rêves, tes projets, ton bien-être… sont tous à ta portée. Tu as simplement besoin de moyens par excellence pour te mener à la réussite. C’est ce que ce livre de Sean Covey, Les 7 Habitudes des ados bien dans leur peau (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens) représente pour des millions d’adolescents : un manuel d’estime de soi et de motivation, de discipline positive et de réussite.

Une approche simple dans un style divertissant. Maintenant adapté à l’âge numérique, ce livre classique applique les principes intemporels des « 7 habitudes » aux décisions capitales et aux problèmes difficiles auxquels font face les jeunes. Dans un style divertissant, Covey offre une approche simple pour aider les ados à améliorer leur image de soi, à se faire des amis, à résister à la pression de leurs camarades, à atteindre leurs buts, et à s’entendre avec leurs parents, tout en s’attaquant aux défis de notre temps, tels que la cyberintimidation et les médias sociaux.

Un manuel pour se sentir bien dans sa peau. Un livre indispensable pour les adolescents, comme pour les parents, les enseignants, les conseillers, ou tout adulte travaillant avec les jeunes, Les 7 Habitudes des ados bien dans leur peau est tout ce qu’il y a à savoir pour survivre la période d’adolescence et se sentir bien dans sa peau d’ado et ensuite d’adulte. 

Ce livre est bourré…

• d’astuces
• de citations géniales
• d’histoires incroyables (mais vraies !) concernant des ados partout dans le monde

Si Les 7 habitudes des ados efficaces ne t’aide pas, c’est que ta vie est déjà parfaite. –Jordan McLaughlin, 17 ans

Mise à jour et redessiné Sean Covey classique ― édition d'instantanés

Sean Covey a aidé d'innombrables adolescents à prendre de meilleures décisions et à améliorer leur sentiment d'estime de soi. Cahier d'exercices guidé pour les ados très efficaces par Sean Covey est un compagnon court, rapide et convivial pour les best-sellers Les 7 habitudes des adolescents très efficaces. Ce cahier d'exercices compact propose les mêmes activités engageantes, interactives et auto-évaluations, mais maintenant, il est graphiquement plus attrayant pour aider les adolescents à comprendre et à appliquer le pouvoir des habitudes.

This book unpacks seven core values of the Christian life, giving young people a simple framework for an active faith that goes against the grain of an 'all about me' culture.

You are not the centre of the universe.

When we're so focused on our own lives and concerns, it's easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around us. This book unpacks seven core values of the Christian life - with God at the centre - exploring whether this in fact is a much more fulfilling way to live.

Offering a new vision of the Christian faith for today's generation, this lively, engaging look at discipleship is full of warmth and practical advice, making it the perfect introduction for young people looking to follow Jesus.

Experiencing loss as a teenager or young person can be extremely isolating.

Madeleine Davies experienced this herself at the age of twelve years old when her mother died. Over 20 years later, she can still remember the loneliness that surrounded her, which is what prompted her to write this book, Lights for the Path: A Guide Through Grief, Pain and Loss.

Bringing together stories of loss, advice from doctors, counsellors, authors, as well as Madeleine's own experience, this book offers practical tips and incredible comfort to young readers everywhere. Those working with young people will also find this book to be a valuable resource for helping to support teenagers who have experienced a death of a relative or friend.

After reading Lights for the Path, readers will find comfort in knowing that they are not alone and they will find their way.

For girls who want to know where we can find our true value, beauty and purpose.

Are you looking for a book that challenges us to question where we've got our ideas about beauty and identity from? Are you looking to find the identity God created you for?

We learn that our value doesn't come from our grades, our body shape, our past, or the number of likes on our latest social media post.

We girls know what it's like to feel inadequate. Despite our best efforts, we constantly compare ourselves to the models in magazines, the selfies we see on Instagram, and even our closest friends.But we're worth so much more than what we tell ourselves.

'More Than Just Pretty' teaches us about our value that doesn't come from our grades, our body shape, our past, or the number of likes on our latest social media post. We're so much more than just pretty. We're pretty funny, pretty kind, pretty ambitious, and all round pretty great. And it's time we knew it as written in 'More Than Just Pretty'.

Join Jessie and discover even more about who you are, and who you're created to be.

Prayer is the key to knowing and communicating with God, unlocking a lifelong faith and being the primary bedrock of Christian faith.

Signal Fire explores the myriad of different ways in which we can connect with God, both together and alone. This handy guide provides opportunities to try out different aspects of prayer, equipping young people with a prayer life of their own.

Prayer is a refuge in times when everything else is failing; it's a compass when we're lost and a firework when we're joy-struck. Prayer is the subject of a thousand distinct metaphors, and they're all both true and insufficient. Why? Because prayer is direct connection with God, and the pathway to making sense of life itself.

Signal Fire encourages young people to develop a life of prayer and connection with God and invest in this key practice of lasting faith. Martin Saunders, Director of Innovation at Youthscape, writes an accessible and practical book for teenagers with some points for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter.

This book can be used alone by a young person or used by youth workers to work through with a group.

In this heartfelt and often-funny memoir, author Sonya Ballantyne gives us a look at her younger self’s diary and inner life as she struggles to find herself in the pop culture she loves.

Before she was a successful writer, Sonya Ballantyne was just another kid growing up on the rez, searching for her place in the world. Her love of comics, fantasy novels, movies, and all things geeky helped her understand her life at school, her relationships with her family, and her identity. But growing up wasn’t easy and Sonya faced racism and bullying at school. Sonya takes the lessons from superhero comics to be brave in the face of adversity, to grow from strife, and to keep pushing forward towards her dreams. How did she find her way to the other side and live to tell the tale?
 

Helen Betty Osborne, known as Betty to her closest friends and family, dreamed of becoming a teacher. She left home to attend residential school and later moved to The Pas, Manitoba, to attend high school. On November 13, 1971, Betty was abducted and brutally murdered by four young men. Initially met with silence and indifference, her tragic murder resonates loudly today. Betty represents one of almost 1,200 Indigenous women in Canada who have been murdered or gone missing. This is her story.

Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story has been selected as a White Raven 2016 by the International Youth Library for its annual catalogue of book recommendations in the field of international children’s and youth literature. This year’s White Ravens catalogue contains 200 titles in 42 languages from 60 countries.

When the author learns of the death of her brother overseas, she embarks on a journey to bring him home. Through memories and dreams of all they shared together and through her Dene traditions, she finds comfort and strength.

The lyrical art and story leave readers with a universal message of hope and love.

Through the Pacific Northwest forests and along the rugged coastal shores of California, a young environmentalist’s coming-of-age story about learning, discovery, and survival

Wolf Girl takes readers on Doniga’s journey: from the wilderness immersion school where she was taught by Indigenous elders and wildlife trackers, to hitchhiking across the Pacific Northwest, to Alaska, where she fell in love with tracking wolves.

These experiences shaped and inspired Doniga to become the leader in the regenerative agricultural movement that she is today. Today’s youth are at the forefront of climate change activism, and will see themselves in Doniga’s story, in the message that you can find yourself by finding—and fighting for—your place within the world at large.

Youth aren’t just the activists of tomorrow—they’re the activists of today. Wolf Girl is an inspiring memoir of a young girl’s quest to save the planet. —-Michelle Roehm McCann, author of Enough is Enough: How Students Can Join the Fight for Gun Safety and the Girls Who Rocked the World series

Wolf Girl makes a great gift for any young person wanting to make a difference.

Publisher’s note: This is a young adult adaptation of Doniga Markegard’s Dawn Again.

• Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more!
• Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more.
• Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits.

The Colored Girl Beautiful (1916) is an etiquette book by Emma Azalia Hackley. Published toward the end of her life, The Colored Girl Beautiful draws from decades of experience as an activist and educator to provide a template for young African American girls looking to lead independent and productive lives. The work was compiled from a series of talks given by the author at boarding schools for African American girls around the country. “The beautiful part about the colored race in America, is the future. As a mixed race we are undeveloped. We may become whatever we WILL to become.” Musing on subjects as diverse as race, history, religion, beauty, and romance, Emma Azalia Hackley offers her vision of a brighter future for young African American women. Her words are assuring, powerful, kind, and honest. Her goal is to foster confidence and strength, in order that her readers might succeed in a world which all too often threatens their continued existence. With such lessons, she hopes to grow leaders who will one day change the world. This edition of Emma Azalia Hackley’s The Colored Girl Beautiful is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

This fun and fascinating read covers the long history of America's heroic women. It brings you the biographies of some of America's boldest and bravest. Read about obstacles they overcame and how they flourished. It covers the lasting legacies of well-known and lesser-known stars, including ...