Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens from the bestselling author of This Book is Gay.
In What's the T? Stonewall ambassador and bestselling author Juno Dawson is back again, this time with everything you've wanted to know about labels and identities and offering uncensored advice on coming out, sex, and relationships with her trademark humor and lightness of touch. It is informative, helpful, optimistic, and funny but with a good dose of reality and some of the things that can downright suck too.
The companion title to the groundbreaking This Book Is Gay, What's the T? tackles the complex realities of growing up trans with honesty and humor and is joyfully illustrated by gender non-conforming artist Soofiya.
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Praise for This Book is Gay:
A Guardian Best Book of the Year
2018 Garden State Teen Book Award Winner
The book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL.--Patrick Ness, New York Times bestselling author
This egregious gap has now been filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book.--Booklist *STARRED REVIEW*
On the one hand, nobody wants to be a dick. On the other hand, dicks are everywhere!
They cut in line, talk behind our backs, recline into our seats, and even have the power to morph into trolls online. Their powers are impressive, but with a little foresight and thoughtfulness, we can take a stand against dickishness today.
How Not to Be a Dick is packed with honest and straightforward advice, but it also includes playful illustrations showing two well-meaning (but not always well behaved) young people as they confront moments of potential dickishness in their everyday lives. Sometimes they falter, sometimes they triumph, but they always seek to find a better way. And with their help, you can too. Just see the agreement at the beginning of the book: I pledge to use the tools and techniques provided in this book to help make the world a less dickish place.
Doherty fires absurd twenty-first-century zingers that happen to be really, really, really funny.--starred, Booklist
FULLY UPDATED WITH ANOTHER YEAR OF AMAZING, THRILLING AND MIND-BENDING VIDEOS!
Discover the very best of YouTube in this eye-popping collection of incredible stunts, tricks and achievements. Highlighting the most outrageous and fun creators on the platform, YouTube World Records 2025 is a glorious, interactive celebration of the heroic and jaw-dropping efforts of the millions of YouTubers around the world. Super-powered with QR code links to over 250 amazing videos, YouTube World Records 2025 lets you instantly watch these phenomenal feats on your phone or tablet. From the strongest and fastest to the weirdest and maddest, this unique collection contains everything from marshmallow catching and ice cream eating, mega-quick drumming and unbelievable basketball slam-dunks. This is the ultimate celebration of the world's greatest records!Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school.
It's about discovering new places, new hobbies, and new people--and opening your eyes to the world. This book is about the stuff they don't teach you in high school, like how to host a film festival, plan your first road trip, make a podcast, or write a manifesto. Want to make a time capsule? Spend a day in silence? Learn how to make beats like a DJ? Or shut down your house party before the police do?
Whatever your creative, social, or academic inclinations, you'll find 97 ways on these pages to amuse, educate, and interest yourself, and your friends. Because your life doesn't stop at 3pm each day--it just gets started.
Make your high school experience the best possible with this brilliant book. -Justine Magazine
Since 2017, Timoth e Chalamet, who Vogue termed 'the Internet's collective boyfriend', has been gracing our screens and social media feeds with that distinctive face of his. But how did it all begin for Timmy? What inspired the mass millennial adoration otherwise known as 'Chalamania'? And what does the future have in store for this young actor?
This book takes the reader on an illustrated journey through Chalamet's life and acting career htus far. Beginning with tales of his childhood, the author sets the scene before taking us through the early TV and film debuts that led to Timoth e's breakthrough roles in Lady Bird, Call Me By Your Name, and his success in Beautiful Boy, which saw him nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In the words of Jennifer Lawrence, Timoth e is the perfect combination of 'talented and hot', so it really is no wonder that he is being lined up as the dream boy. And yet, Chalamet is no traditional heartthrob. In an interview with Harry Styles, Timoth e claimed that 'There isn't a specific notion, or jean size, or muscle shirt, or affectation, or eyebrow raise, or dissolution, or drug use that you have to take part in to be masculine. It's exciting. It's a brave new world.' Far from embodying the patriarchal idea of manhood, Timoth e Chalamet is representing a new version of masculinity and is inadvertently taking on an important role in a changing film industry that stretches beyond his roles on screen.
In this uproarious book, we've curated a side-splitting selection of jokes that will keep 14-year-old teens and anyone with a playful spirit in stitches. From quick-witted one-liners to groan-worthy dad jokes, brain-teasing riddles to rib-tickling knock-knock jokes, and tongue-twisters that will leave you tongue-tied with laughter, this book has it all!
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Whether you're looking for some comic relief during a study break, want to liven up a family gathering, or simply crave a daily dose of laughter, Funny Jokes for 14 Year Old Teens has something for everyone. With jokes that range from silly to smart, this collection guarantees smiles, giggles, and all-out guffaws.
Why wait for the punchline? Dive into this hilarious treasure trove of humor and share the joy with friends and family. Perfect for birthdays, sleepovers, and any occasion that calls for a good laugh, this book is your ticket to non-stop amusement.
Get ready to LOL, ROFL, and share the laughter with Funny Jokes for 14 Year Old Teens. Grab your copy now and let the hilarity begin!
People around her, however, don't want that to happen. They just want to upset her because they like to compare. They don't know that they're killing her emotionally when they're comparing like that. She hates being compared, and she hates it when they keep doing that. They keep telling her that she is no good. What is her response? Her response is silence.
Unleash the laughter with Funny Jokes for 13 Year Old Teens, the ultimate joke collection that's perfect for teenagers and anyone young at heart!
Inside, you'll find a hilarious mix of:
From brain-teasing riddles to gut-busting dad jokes, this book has it all. Ideal for family gatherings, road trips, or simply brightening your day, it's the ultimate gift for teens and fun-loving adults.
Get ready for endless giggles and order your copy today!
Chapter 17
Stay Silent
People can misjudge you or look down on you. You can't stop anyone from doing so. You can't expect everyone to know what you're up to because your goal belongs to one person only. That person is you, so don't waste your time telling people what you want to do. Keep your mouth shut and work to achieve your goal. Do we have a deal? Besides, nobody cares, anyway. Why waste your time talking about it?
You don't have to tell anyone what you're going to do. Just do it. Be silent if you must, but don't worry. You'll get there one way or another. It's better if you conserve your time and energy for the tasks, meaning that you should spend less time talking and more time doing your job. Agree?
People have the rights to judge or underestimate you, but you don't have any rights to do so to yourself. You have to believe in yourself because you're more powerful than you know. To unlock that power, you must keep working and practicing every day until you've found that hidden power. It's the power from within only found through hard work and repetition of practices.
Stay silent and work hard every day. The power of silence is far more powerful than you know it. You'll see it when you get there. To get there, you must keep working harder and harder every day. I can't stress that enough.
You can live anywhere on this planet and still do what you're dreaming of accomplishing because the world is far more connected than it ever was. If the people from a few generations before us could achieve so many incredible things with little help of the connectivity level that today's world can provide, so will you.
The perfect gift for band nerds past and present, The Marching Band Nerds Handbook deftly captures all the humor and inside jokes band nerds love. Hold on to your shirts and plumes!
This hilarious and inspiring guide to surviving life in the marching band is for anyone who has taken a step on the marching field or has just driven by a field on the highway. All the best (and funniest) secrets are revealed in this series of rules and illustrations that, if followed strictly, almost guarantees world domination (actual results may vary).
Band nerds of all ages are sure to agree with expert rules like:
Share The Marching Band Nerds Handbook with all the band nerds in your life!
In this hilarious book, we've put together a fantastic selection of jokes that will keep 15-year-olds and anyone who enjoys fun and funny stuff laughing out loud. From clever questions and silly answers to quick and witty one-liners, super cheesy dad jokes to knock-knock jokes that are always a blast, and tongue twisters that'll make you giggle, this book has it all!
Inside, you'll find:
Whether you need a break from homework, want to add some fun to family gatherings, or just want to enjoy a daily dose of laughter, Awesome Jokes for 15-Year-Old Teens has something for everyone. With jokes that range from silly to clever, this collection promises smiles, giggles, and big laughs.
A hilariously brilliant compilation of all things related to band-nerd utopia will have you at cello This sharp installment of the 13th Chair series from DJ Corchin is laugh-out-loud funny
Socrates. Plato. Aristotle. Mere child's play Band Nerds Confessions is the newest addition to the Band Nerds Book Series. With over 800 quotes, anecdotes, and thoughts from the 13th Chair, there isn't a larger source of band hodgepodge genius on the planet.
We've all wondered what our messy music lockers say about us. Or dreamed of the many ways instruments can fit together to form a super robot. Truly thought-provoking words await you. Go ahead, open to any page and transport yourself to the humorously inspiring music world of the 13th Chair
Short, quick-fire jokes have been popular for centuries. Indeed the world's oldest surviving joke book, the Philogelos, which was written in Ancient Greek, contains this classic doctor joke: Patient: Doctor! When I wake up I'm all dizzy. Then after half an hour I feel fine. Doctor: Well, wait half an hour before waking up.
Meanwhile in Rome, they had a gag for every occasion, from senate orations and lavish feasts to throwing Christians to the lions. A Cicero stand-up gig was the hottest ticket in town. Shakespeare readily slipped one-liners into his comedies, while medieval jesters used pithy quips to amuse the royal court, well aware that if the joke backfired and somehow offended the monarch, their next audience might be with the executioner.
Dying on stage carried a more sinister meaning for comedians in those days. It's not hard to see why one-liners remain in vogue with today's comedians. They are easy to remember, quick to deliver and if one gag dies on its feet, the next is waiting in the wings, hopefully to a better reception.
Here is a compilation of the best one-liners around - a heady mix of old and new favourites, Dad jokes, thoughtful musings, corny puns and witty observations, covering a vast range of topics from Families to Fish, Money to Music, Relationships to Religion and Technology to Travel.
They can be used to brighten up business conferences where the delegates are as tired as the sandwiches; dinner parties where the conversation is threatening to slide into a discussion about spreadsheets; seemingly interminable Zoom calls; and, of course, speeches at weddings that are so emotional that even the cake is in tiers.
Welcome to a book where the serious business of running a country meets a healthy dose of humor, awkward moments, and quirky leadership. All with the help of ChatGPT.
In these pages, you'll find profiles of every U.S. president-from the first to the current occupant of the White House-along with leadership insights that are as varied as the men who've held the office.
But this isn't just a dry history lesson. Oh no, it's a rollercoaster ride through the personalities, peculiarities, and, yes, the humor that shaped America's highest office.
You'll meet presidents who could make the nation laugh while also carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders-like Abraham Lincoln, whose wit was as sharp as his political acumen.
You'll also encounter those who weren't afraid to crack a joke (or two) in the face of serious challenges, like Franklin D. Roosevelt's famous fireside chats that somehow made depression feel a little less, well, depressing.
So buckle up! Alongside presidential wisdom, you'll discover moments of hilarity, the occasional awkward misstep, and insight into how humor and leadership often go hand in hand. Because, let's face it, running a country is hard work-but a good joke might just make it a little easier.
The perfect gift for a current band members and band directors, and a hilarious look back for band alumni, Band Nerds: Poetry is a delightfully geeky instant classic to share with all the music lovers in your life!
Music's among us,
wherever you look,
there's band nerds around us
even reading this book.
For anyone who's been in band, seen a band, or can spell the word band, this one is for you! Band Nerds: Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player is a book of hilariously inspiring poems and illustrations all about--you guessed it--BAND! Come join the wild antics of those lovable band nerds like the egotistical trumpet player, bad-boy percussionists, flirty-yet-stuck-up flute, overzealous oboe, and many more. Explore the humorous and zany world of band geeks, music dweebs, and well...you get the picture. But be careful--you might just fall in love with them!
Move over, Pulitzer Get out of the way, Nobel Prize The most prestigious award of the century is calling. Don't miss another laugh-out-loud installment in the 13th Chair series by DJ Corchin
The Marching Band Nerd Awards are not your typical awards. But do any other awards even matter? Could you win the award for the Most Texts Sent During Rehearsal? Or the Fastest Person with a Tuba award? Most Creative Use of a Saber? Or the award for the Largest Spit Pool? These hilarious awards will have band nerds of all ages picking winners.
Ambitious and straightforward, Alexandra aims to make it big in the hotel industry, prompting her to leave her native Uzbekistan and set her sights on New York City, all the while searching for the one whom she could introduce to her traditional Korean family. As she tackles the dating scene-first in New York's concrete jungle and then in Miami's palm tree-lined beaches-Alexandra encounters a series of disappointing dates and relationships with men from different cultural backgrounds.
What Not to Date recounts sixteen of these experiences, humorously categorized when she attributes the worst qualities of these men to their sperm. There's Rage Flare Sperm, a sugar mama-seeking playboy with anger management issues and Ivy League Sperm, well-versed in world politics and languages but with an extremely small package. But it's Athletic Sperm, the one who got away only to return asking for a second chance, who truly challenges Alexandra to confront what she really wants.
Always keeping it real with her unapologetic attitude and unfiltered comments, Alexandra offers practical dating advice and invaluable lessons. What Not to Date is a dating manual through the personal account of a woman who realizes that hospitality and dating scenes are not so different-ultimately, they reflect how we welcome people into our lives and how we accommodate their needs and ours.
Looking for a gift for that teen who's impossible to buy for? This sarcastic coloring book may be just what you're looking for!
This fun coloring book for teens It combines a hint of sass with a dash of sarcasm and a generous dose of passive aggressiveness!
Features include:
Makes the a funny gift for teen boys and girls who specialise in sarcasm. Makes the perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas or it's a fun stocking stuffer gift.
A new collection by the author of previous British Library title Swallowed by a Whale: How to Survive the Writing Life, this book challenges readers with impossible tongue-twisters and word-mangles in an amazing reading adventure. With illustrations throughout by Joanna Lisowiec.
For adventurous readers of all ages... a book of nonsense, old and new... a playful text, like a game to share, a challenge... an absurd-word wrangle-mangle, a story-stew...
This beautifully presented and fully illustrated new collection presents many English-language favorites, some old and some newly made, to try twisting your tongue to. Dip in and out, or attempt to read all the way to the end in one sitting. The word gatherings get harder as the book goes on, but each gets easier, of course, once you have a go. Read these words carefully and out loud. Follow the book's path as it turns and twists, as it stoops and stumbles. Keep up as it baffles your brain and shifts your senses. Try saying them as fast as you can. Delight in the confusion and test yourself. You'll soon get the hang of it.Can you read this book? We look forward to finding out.