Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2018

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 01/15/18

Pages: 112 pages

ISBN: 1-508-17687-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-508-17687-9

Dewey: 306.4

LCCN: 2017014238

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Body image. Juvenile literature.
Shame. Juvenile literature.
Criticism, Personal. Juvenile literature.
Courtesy. Juvenile literature.
Body image.
Shame.
Criticism, Personal.
Courtesy.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-107) and index.

Reading Level: 7.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

Society constantly pressures us to look a certain way, through entertainment, ads, or social media. There's an urgent need for teens to learn to accept their bodies and gain tools to cope when they experience body shame. This book provides insight into the sources of this pressure, how to confront someone who body shames, and ways to cultivate a positive body image. A Myths and Facts sidebar helps correct misconceptions about whom body shaming affects, and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Counselor shares common queries for specialists who deals with body shaming and the issues that come with it.