About this item
From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up - Tackling sensitive and timely topics with a blend of the scientific and the anecdotal, this well-designed, accessible series emphasizes the idea that knowledge is power by giving young adults tools for assessing the risks of certain activities, avoiding peer pressure, and keeping open communication. Charts, data, and "real" teen experiences are used to present clear information on issues such as underage drinking, social media, and gender identity. There are some problems here, however. Sexual Orientation strives for inclusiveness and tolerance and offers beneficial resources for teens but frequently uses the term transgendered rather than the more commonly preferred transgender.
About the Author
I was born in downtown Toronto on April 19, 1972 and lived there until my folks moved up to Kitchener in 1991 so I could attend the University of Waterloo. I've lived in Kitchener ever since. I've been trained as an urban planner, and I've worked as a database manager, web designer, circulation manager, administrative assistant, layout designer and office manager. The one consistent thing about my varied academic and professional career has been a love of writing.
I love to write and I love to read. I especially love to write and read stories set in the young adult years when everything seems big and wonderful (and sometimes frustrating and frightening) and where the greatest achievement is growing up and conquering yourself. This has been a consistent element of a number of my fiction books.
To learn more about me and my writing, please visit my website: http://bowjamesbow.ca/
