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Black college student Sydney Ciara navigates academics, love, and the online space, in this coming-of-age romance told through her blog posts, messages, and more!
Sydney Ciara Warren is excited as she starts her first year of college, but also nervous. Despite her interests in writing and fashion, she has no idea what path will ultimately be right for her. As she tries to figure out her place on campus and in the world, she finds solace in blogging about her life, putting together outfits with meaning, and spending time online. It's within the digital space that she connects with someone who goes by YoungPrinceX. She may not know X in real life, but that doesn't stop her from developing a crush on him. Except she's also navigating her first romantic relationship, with a sweet boy on campus named Xavier (who maybe could be X ). Can Sydney Ciara not only make it through her first semester, but thrive in real life, as much as she seems to be thriving online?
Two aromantic and asexual college students explore friendship, relationships, and queer identities in this bestselling debut described as The platonic love story of my dreams! by Alice Oseman, New York Times-bestselling creator of Heartstopper!
Sophie Chi is in her first year of college and has long accepted her aroace (aromantic and asexual) identity. She knows she'll never fall in love, but she enjoys running an Instagram account that offers relationship advice to students at her school. No one except her roommate can know that she's behind the incredibly popular Dear Wendy account. When Joanna Jo Ephron (also a first-year student and aroace) created their Sincerely Wanda account, it wasn't at all meant to be taken seriously. But now they might have a rivalry of sorts with Wendy's account? Oops. As if Jo's not busy enough having existential crises over gender identity, whether she'll ever truly be loved, and the possibility of her few friends finding The One then forgetting about her! While tensions are rising online, Sophie and Jo grow closer in real life, especially once they realize their shared aroace identity. Will their friendship survive if they learn just who's behind the Wendy and Wanda accounts? This book is a work of fiction, but it deals with real issues including depictions of aphobia (discrimination against asexual and aromantic individuals), anxiety/stress from negative social media attention, frank discussions of sex and sexuality, and various diaspora feelings.
Two aromantic and asexual college students explore friendship, relationships, and queer identities in this bestselling debut described as The platonic love story of my dreams! by Alice Oseman, New York Times-bestselling creator of Heartstopper!
Sophie Chi is in her first year of college and has long accepted her aroace (aromantic and asexual) identity. She knows she'll never fall in love, but she enjoys running an Instagram account that offers relationship advice to students at her school. No one except her roommate can know that she's behind the incredibly popular Dear Wendy account. When Joanna Jo Ephron (also a first-year student and aroace) created their Sincerely Wanda account, it wasn't at all meant to be taken seriously. But now they might have a rivalry of sorts with Wendy's account? Oops. As if Jo's not busy enough having existential crises over gender identity, whether she'll ever truly be loved, and the possibility of her few friends finding The One then forgetting about her! While tensions are rising online, Sophie and Jo grow closer in real life, especially once they realize their shared aroace identity. Will their friendship survive if they learn just who's behind the Wendy and Wanda accounts? This book is a work of fiction, but it deals with real issues including depictions of aphobia (discrimination against asexual and aromantic individuals), anxiety/stress from negative social media attention, frank discussions of sex and sexuality, and various diaspora feelings.
When Jordan inadvertently places a bet on the girl he has been admiring secretly from a distance, he has no idea what lengths his friends will go to win this bet. Unbeknownst to him, he opens up a Pandora's box, setting in motion a string of events that causes her to almost lose the one thing she values the most--her chastity.
Caught in a web of deceit, heartaches, love, and betrayal, Lisa struggles to keep it all together at all cost. But then, she has her trust redefined and comes to the realization that the love she thought was reciprocated was no more than a Judas's kiss. The thin wall she built around her heart begins to smash to smithereens. Will she salvage it in time?
A collection of quick stories and poems that explores college life, love, and identity!
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A collection of quick stories and poems that explores college life, love, and identity!
Welcome to UMB, where...
Not long before Leslie embarks on her freshman year at the University of Michigan, her mom dies of cancer. As she dives into the chaos of college life-making friends, dealing with frenemies, and stumbling through the awkwardness of dating-unresolved questions about her mom keep creeping in.
If her mom never loved her, why should anybody else?
Leslie hides behind layers of prickly sarcasm, closing herself to her bumbling dad, her sweet and complicated boyfriend, and her dynamic roommate whose perfect mother is still alive.
When Leslie discovers a wild plot of land that feels as out of place as she is, it quickly becomes her refuge. But when that sanctuary is threatened by developers, Leslie enters a fight she can't win unless she's willing to let others in.
Lennon Larkin wants a run-of-the-mill college experience, but that's not what she's in for.
Set to start her freshman year at a local university for deaf and hard of hearing students, Lennon's chances at normal are yanked out from under her after a prank on her nemesis goes wrong. As the skeleton in her closet is picked apart bone by bone, someone inches closer to a long-buried secret: the private photos of her that were shared without her consent.
When her roommate is killed in the crossfire, Lennon and her friends hatch a plan to unmask the killer's identity-but could someone close to her be behind the plot against her? Maybe it's the boy she's held a grudge against since her sophomore year of high school, or one of her new allies. Worst of all, it might be the girl across the hall that Lennon's falling for.
When it comes to life, class is always in session
Leaving home for the first time to attend college is stressful enough. But when the roommate lottery of Paradise Valley University strikes, it produces couples who have absolutely nothing in common; causing personality clashes which takes the stress to a whole new level. Dismay hits Sidra Howard, the prim and proper princess, when she contemplates spending an entire semester with Chasity Parker, the troubled beauty with a sharp tongue and even sharper claws. Malajia Simmons, a boy crazed, attention seeking diva, is no happier. Not only does she get stuck with the upper bunk bed, she has to share a triple room with Alexandra Chisolm, a nosey and overbearing, self proclaimed know-it-all. But even the meddling Alexandra isn't as bad as Emily Harris, the shy, mommy's girl with a non-existent backbone.
Coming to college to escape her home life, Chasity hopes to get through the semester without any problems. Her hopes are tainted once she begins to have to resist the advances of a determined football star, on top of dealing with family drama which seems to have followed her. Alexandra's need to fix everyone's problems not only rubs her roommates the wrong way, it also causes her to fall blind to the problems brewing with the boyfriend that she left behind. Eventually she'll be forced to face the issues head on. Emily's refusal to come out of her shell is too much to handle for party girl Malajia, whose main purpose is to have fun and be seen. The same doesn't apply to Sidra, who's more concerned with trying to keep her over-the-top stress level under control.
These five young women try to handle family drama, pressure, and conflicts; all while trying to maintain their grades. They quickly learn that college life isn't what they expected and must adapt to their new environment if they ever hope to make it through their first semester.
The dust has barely settled after an emotional, eventful semester, but Chasity Parker, Malajia Simmons, Alexandra Chisolm, Sidra Howard and Emily Harris return to Paradise Valley University to tackle yet another one.
Walking away from her abusive relationship, Malajia hopes to be able to move on with her life. That hope becomes reality when an unlikely person expresses interest in her. But when a past mistake comes back to haunt her, Malajia is not only faced with a difficult decision, but the weight of her past comes crashing down--threatening her sanity and her new relationship. Between trying to cope with her loss and facing the uncertainty of her relationship, Chasity has been trying her best to hold it together. When a face from the past shows up, bringing with them shocking news and a bold request, Chasity is left feeling both angry, and confused. With her world being turned upside down, Chasity isn't sure how much more she can take before she breaks.
Academic probation behind her, aside from a few tough class assignments, Emily should be relatively stress-free. But the strained relationship with her mother, whom she hasn't spoken to, still weighs heavy on her. When a family tragedy brings Emily face-to-face with not only her scorned mother, but another bitter family member, Emily hopes that the strength that she's gained is enough to handle the confrontation. Certain group members' friendships become closer, leaving Sidra both feeling left out and acting out. Even her best friend doesn't have much time for her anymore. But Sidra must learn that in order to truly be a good friend, she must check her selfish tendencies, and be there for them in their time of need.
Not only are new books being opened this semester, but so are old wounds. As much as this group desperately wants to move forward, past pains are holding them back. They must decide if they're going to allow the past to continue to have a hold on them, or learn to forgive in order to move on and close out their junior year in peace.
After a tense winter recess, Chasity Parker, Malajia Simmons, Sidra Howard, Emily Harris, and Alexandra Chisolm return to Paradise Valley University to finish out their sophomore year. It doesn't take long for their problems from last semester to spill into the new one.
Malajia throws caution to the wind and gives a questionable love interest another chance. The promising new relationship soon becomes filled with jealousy and disrespect. Refusing to give up and ignoring all voices of reason, Malajia winds up losing more than she bargained for. After finally coming to terms with her true feelings for Jason Adams, Chasity realizes that she must face her fears and tell him the truth, or risk losing him. If that weren't hard enough, Chasity unexpectedly comes face to face with her birth mother. Learning the shocking truth about who her parents are, Chasity is forced on an emotional roller coaster she is unsure she will ever get off of.
Sidra is desperately trying to keep her stress-induced temper in check. But when problems with her messy neighbors intensify, Sidra is forced to reveal her angry side as she takes matters into her own hands. Emily's growing need for alcohol to cope with stress is pushing her further into a state of depression. When her grades continue to take a nosedive, her mother's threat of a school transfer becomes imminent. Defeated, Emily fears that if things don't change, she will lose both her independence and sanity.
The new semester brings forth rising tensions. Hurtful words are taken in and harsh truths are dished out. However, the girls learn that no matter how bad things get between them--when it matters--they have each other's back. If they hope to survive this next phase of college life, they'll have to.
Much to the relief of many, a new school year has fallen upon the students of Paradise Valley University. Alexandra Chisolm, Chasity Parker, Sidra Howard, Malajia Simmons and Emily Harris are thrilled to officially be sophomores. With a roommate shake-up that takes some getting used to, the girls hope that it's the only shake-up that will happen. When Alex's high school friends, Stacey and Victoria enter PVU as freshmen, she couldn't be more excited. Having all of her friends in one place is a dream come true. Alex's excitement is short lived once Victoria begins to show jealousy towards Alex's college family. That, on top of facing a shocking betrayal, sends Alex into a fit of anger that she is unsure she will be able to recover from.
After a scare, Chasity decides to look for her birth mother and her decision causes a major clash with someone she least expects. As if that stress weren't enough, Chasity realizes that the growing feelings that she has for Jason Adams have become harder for her to ignore. During a blackout, the two cross a line that leaves both confused. In a fit of emotion, one makes a decision that ultimately changes the course of their relationship. Emily's new living arrangements and mother's constant hovering start to take its toll. Feeling helpless and lonely, Emily's grades begin to suffer. Finding the stress too much to bear, Emily finds a way to cope. But her methods may prove to be too much for her to handle.
Mistakenly, the girls thought that after surviving the events of their freshman year; that their first semester as upperclassmen would be a breeze. With secrets, drama, and emotions at an all-time high, these unlikely friends find that on top of handling their growing course load, they'll have to get a handle on their personal lives, both on and off campus.
With their first college semester behind them, Sidra Howard, Chasity Parker, Malajia Simmons, Alexandra Chisolm and Emily Harris return to Paradise Valley University with the hopes that this semester will come with less drama. Those hopes are shattered as the new semester's events begin to unfold. The closer this group gets, the more they hang out. This takes money; money that Alex simply doesn't have. Between trying to keep up with her friends financially, and maintaining her basic college expenses, Alex is desperate to make ends meet and for the first time in her life, she resents her situation. Tired of being criticized for missing out on all things fun, and hoping to avoid spending another semester break at home; Emily takes a chance and lies to her overprotective mother in order to get away for spring break. The consequences of her actions are more than she bargained for.
The girls' determination to keep Chasity from staying to herself this semester, is working on the loners' last nerve. Trying to keep the intrusive group at arm's length is proving to be just as difficult as trying to keep her growing attraction to Jason Adams from getting the best of her. It doesn't help that the handsome football star makes no attempts at slowing down his pursuit of her. Already on edge; when the campus trouble maker Jackie Stevens makes it known that she has it out for her; Chasity, not being one to back down, feeds into the drama. Tensions between Chasity and Jackie come to a head and Sidra gets caught in a nasty crossfire. Enraged, a planned retaliation occurs, landing the girls in a situation that has the potential to ruin their lives.
The girls realize that their second semester is proving to be a lot tougher than the first and if they ever want to finish out their freshman year; they must put aside petty differences and stick together more than ever.
Senior year has finally arrived for many students of Paradise Valley University, and Malajia Simmons, Chasity Parker, Sidra Howard, Emily Harris, and Alexandra Chisolm walk into their final year with much anticipation.
The last thing that Emily expects is to meet someone, but when a handsome prospect catches her attention, Emily toys with the possibility of dating. While she struggles with insecurities, she tries her best to keep them at bay. Yet when a close friend oversteps her boundaries, and Emily discovers a secret about her new friend, the combination may put Emily over the edge. Trying to manage her classes, on top of her job, Alex doesn't have much time for anything, let alone nonsense. But when an old friend drops some shocking news on her, Alex is pulled right in the middle of it. When a past hurt resurfaces, Alex begins to make decisions that hurt those that she cares about. Alex eventually crosses a line that puts her at odds with the person she least expects.
After everything that Chasity went through last spring, she desperately wants this new semester--the new year--to go on without incident. However, when a blast from her boyfriend's past shows up and begins to cause tension, Chasity finds herself questioning how to handle the situation, and the future of her relationship. Sidra's boyfriend is everything that she could dream of. He makes it clear how he feels about her, and she's certain that she feels the same. That is until an unexpected gesture makes Sidra question whether her feelings for him are strong enough to take her relationship to the next level.
While the start to the senior year seems to be a walk in the park for some, it's more of an obstacle course for others. Situations arise that make the girls not only question themselves, but those closest to them. They soon realize that as much as they hoped otherwise, their trials are far from over.
Graduation seemed like an eternity when Sidra Howard, Chasity Parker, Malajia Simmons, Emily Harris, and Alexandra Chisolm first stepped foot onto the Paradise Valley University campus four years ago as freshmen. Now seniors, they are heading into their final semester full of excitement and drama.
Aside from an occasional bout with stress, Sidra is known for having it all together. But when tensions arise both within her long-distance romance and her home life, Sidra begins to unravel at the seams, jeopardizing the friendships she holds dear. Emily has had one of the biggest transformations over the years. Her strength and growing confidence have improved her whole life, from her friendships to her grades. But when an estranged relative shows up unexpectedly, can Emily continue to maintain this new persona and stand her ground?
Malajia is in such a good head space that even being the subject of a past nuisance's sniping doesn't faze her...too much. But when memories of a difficult choice begin to resurface, Malajia feels like she's being haunted. She soon realizes that it's not only guilt that has come back to haunt her. With an ideal course load and a relationship that is stronger than ever, Chasity is expecting her last semester to be problem free. But as old wounds are reopened, and a past threat returns, Chasity soon realizes that a problem free semester is not in the cards.
Life both on and off campus for this group has had its highs and lows over the years, and unfortunately for some, life is about to hit an all new low. Venomous words are hurled, friendships are tested, promises are broken, and lives are placed in danger. The journey to the finish line that is graduation won't be as easy as the girls had hoped.
An introduction to the rapidly growing category of New Adult (NA) literature, this text provides a roadmap to understanding and introducing NA books to young people in high school, college, libraries, and other settings. As a window into the experiences and unique challenges that young and new adults encounter, New Adult literature intersects with but is distinct from Young Adult literature.
This rich resource provides a framework, methods, and plentiful reading recommendations by genre, theme, and discipline on New Adult literature. Starting with a definition of New Adult literature, Kane demonstrates how the inclusion of NA literature helps support and encourage a love of reading. Chapters address important topics that are relevant to young people, including post-high school life, early careers, relationships, activism, and social change. Each chapter features text sets, instructional strategies, writing prompts, and activities to invite and encourage young people to be reflective and engaged in responding to thought-provoking texts. A welcome text for professors of literacy and literature instruction, first-year college instructors, researchers, librarians, and educators, this book provides new ways to assist students as they embark upon the next stage of their lives and is essential reading for courses on teaching literature.