REVISED 2006 EDITION

 

"What ever made me transfer from St. Anne's to a public high school, Mom?"  Kate huddled on the couch, hugging her new backpack.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          "You wanted some friends who weren't all white," her mother reminded her.  "And you wanted boys in your classes, too."

 

Feeling very unsure of herself, Kate starts her sophomore year at Jefferson High School.  Eventually, she does find some friends—LaShonda and Cheryl, two smart and self-assured black girls.  Soon one really nice boy likes her, too.  But when she witnesses the theft of a teacher's wallet and reports it, she is thrown into a frightening new situation where she has to testify in court against the school's long-time troublemaker.  She is helped through her ordeal by La Shonda and Cheryl, along with Ron, who turns into the very special boy she had dreamed of finding.  With these three solid friends, Kate now has the strength to move ahead confidently in her new school and her new relationships. 

 

"This highly readable story about a sophomore girl has a likable protagonist, typical teen pursuits, and a bit of tension, humor, and romance to hold the reader."

--Booklist

 

"(Kate's) bravery and righteousness win her the respect of the school and she ends the term as a leader and a welcome member of the school community."  

--School Library Journal

 

Teenagers today have no fear of anything.  They feel invincible and are greatly influenced by the media, music and advertisements, which in many cases, much to their detriment.   Things can happen in a split second; therefore, teenagers today more than ever need a different kind of arsenal to get through these years.  They need to be clear on their values and beliefs in order to avoid pitfalls that may affect them the rest of their lives. 

This letter is about living a good life.  It is about good living and good morals.  It provides counsel in good manners, winning attitudes, family and dealing with temptations such as drinking, drugs and sex.  It also includes steps on making good grades without too much effort.  This letter provides teenagers with thoughts that can help them in life.  Because teens don’t often discuss things with their parents, this letter provides a neutral approach to discussing many of the difficult topics that need to be a part of their growing up.

 

The Relationship Chronicles, Volume 1: Sexy and Smart, Too, is a fiction book that follows young people and life in the 21st century. It is filled with great comedic humor. It chronicles several different couples, each with a different relationship status: John and Marsha. John is a male nurse, while Marsha, his girlfriend, is a supervisor at a local department store. Both are exceptional at their jobs, but they feel sometimes they are judged for their non-traditional career choices. Hannah, an advertising executive, and her friend Dan are trying to decide whether to take the next step in their relationship. Byerley also challenges readers' perceptions of men and women with the stories of Paige and Amber, sisters who recently lost their mother. Successful and pretty, Paige needs a little help with her dating skills. Amber, who has a little more luck in the dating world, helps her sister transform her preconceptions about men. Adam and Toni [short for Antonia] have known each other since high school. Adam, a receptionist at a Southern California department store, is looking for a girlfriend but does not have much luck with women. Toni, an extremely intelligent female friend in her 20s, is a co-worker. A fascinating book, The Relationship Chronicles, Volume 1: Sexy and Smart, Too describes the evolving interactions between the sexes. If you want some light reading and a few laughs along the way, read this book!

The Relationship Chronicles, Volume 1: Sexy and Smart, Too, is a fiction book that follows young people and life in the 21st century. It is filled with great comedic humor. It chronicles several different couples, each with a different relationship status: John and Marsha. John is a male nurse, while Marsha, his girlfriend, is a supervisor at a local department store. Both are exceptional at their jobs, but they feel sometimes they are judged for their non-traditional career choices. Hannah, an advertising executive, and her friend Dan are trying to decide whether to take the next step in their relationship. Byerley also challenges readers' perceptions of men and women with the stories of Paige and Amber, sisters who recently lost their mother. Successful and pretty, Paige needs a little help with her dating skills. Amber, who has a little more luck in the dating world, helps her sister transform her preconceptions about men. Adam and Toni [short for Antonia] have known each other since high school. Adam, a receptionist at a Southern California department store, is looking for a girlfriend but does not have much luck with women. Toni, an extremely intelligent female friend in her 20s, is a co-worker. A fascinating book, The Relationship Chronicles, Volume 1: Sexy and Smart, Too describes the evolving interactions between the sexes. If you want some light reading and a few laughs along the way, read this book!

The Eiffel Tower's Daughter is written by 10-year-old Bethany Huang. The book is ranked No.1 on SBEP Reading List 2011 from Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, a non-profit organization. Bethany Huang and her book were reported by over 100 media, such as Thomson Reuters, MSNBC TV, Fox News, PBS, PIX11 TV, Voice of America (VOA), Sino TV, Shanghai TV, DragonTV, Hong Kong TV, Italy TV, Spain TV, Thai TV, World Journal and China PeopleDaily-Abroad Edition, around the world. The book was distributed in 100 major online bookstores in 30 countries around world in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands and Latin America. The Eiffel Tower’s Daughter is a story about love, compassion, family and life. A girl who has to face it all with no one to help her. She runs away from home the day after her divorced Mother unknowingly marries a spy. Swanilde has to deal with rivalry and vengeance on her way to warn her father and ask for help. Swanilde thinks she’s on a quest for truth, but her family reveals all of the secrets and lies they have been hiding from her for years. As Swanilde’s world crumbles under her, she realizes how precious life is and how short it is. She tries to deal with all of the obstacles in her way to find who she really is-until disaster strikes and she’s running again.

The Eiffel Tower's Daughter is written by 10-year-old Bethany Huang. The book is ranked No.1 on SBEP Reading List 2011 from Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, a non-profit organization. Bethany Huang and her book were reported by over 100 media, such as Thomson Reuters, MSNBC TV, Fox News, PBS, PIX11 TV, Voice of America (VOA), Sino TV, Shanghai TV, DragonTV, Hong Kong TV, Italy TV, Spain TV, Thai TV, World Journal and China PeopleDaily-Abroad Edition, around the world. The book was distributed in 100 major online bookstores in 30 countries around world in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands and Latin America. The Eiffel Tower’s Daughter is a story about love, compassion, family and life. A girl who has to face it all with no one to help her. She runs away from home the day after her divorced Mother unknowingly marries a spy. Swanilde has to deal with rivalry and vengeance on her way to warn her father and ask for help. Swanilde thinks she’s on a quest for truth, but her family reveals all of the secrets and lies they have been hiding from her for years. As Swanilde’s world crumbles under her, she realizes how precious life is and how short it is. She tries to deal with all of the obstacles in her way to find who she really is-until disaster strikes and she’s running again.

The Eiffel Tower's Daughter is written by 10-year-old Bethany Huang. The book is ranked No.1 on SBEP Reading List 2011 from Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, a non-profit organization. Bethany Huang and her book were reported by over 100 media, such as Thomson Reuters, MSNBC TV, Fox News, PBS, PIX11 TV, Voice of America (VOA), Sino TV, Shanghai TV, DragonTV, Hong Kong TV, Italy TV, Spain TV, Thai TV, World Journal and China PeopleDaily-Abroad Edition, around the world. The book was distributed in 100 major online bookstores in 30 countries around world in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands and Latin America. The Eiffel Tower’s Daughter is a story about love, compassion, family and life. A girl who has to face it all with no one to help her. She runs away from home the day after her divorced Mother unknowingly marries a spy. Swanilde has to deal with rivalry and vengeance on her way to warn her father and ask for help. Swanilde thinks she’s on a quest for truth, but her family reveals all of the secrets and lies they have been hiding from her for years. As Swanilde’s world crumbles under her, she realizes how precious life is and how short it is. She tries to deal with all of the obstacles in her way to find who she really is-until disaster strikes and she’s running again.

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Youth today need refuge, some sort of safe place. This book gives them a place to turn when they have problems to solve. With Biblical guidance and a bit of conventional wisdom, the reader will be challenged to consider the options they have in life; learning that it is not always easy to take the easy way out. After making the biggest mistake of his life, David doesn't know if he'll ever be in his parent's good graces again…Jamal wanders the streets alone as he tries to figure out how to survive as a homeless teen …Laura needs to escape from her abusive boyfriend, but needs someone else's help to do it…Amanda may be able to help her brother find their long-lost mother... This book is a compilation of short stories and poems for multicultural youth of today. Teens will find stories that represent situations that they or their friends are going through. As they deal with their issues they may face concerns that this book addresses. They may wonder where they should turn, or who they should turn to. This book a great gift for any teen who ever goes through something in life. In addition, it's perfect for camps, schools, and special programs.

“ ...I’ve tried my best and it’s not good enough. We can’t afford the school that you appear to not give a damn about… So…it leaves me with no other alternative.” My mom paused waiting for her comments to sink in. What did that mean? I finally had the courage to look up at her. “You are going to go live with your Aunt Sydney.” “What? In Las Vegas?” People make mistakes and Kris is learning the hard way when one mistake leads to her life being upturned. She is forced to move with her aunt in Las Vegas right when things with her best friend Jimmy were starting to get interesting. She finds that making friends in Vegas might be easier than she thought especially when they’re attractive. Throughout the story Kris struggles with family crises. She thought she knew enough about family and love but life is full of surprises.

“ ...I’ve tried my best and it’s not good enough. We can’t afford the school that you appear to not give a damn about… So…it leaves me with no other alternative.” My mom paused waiting for her comments to sink in. What did that mean? I finally had the courage to look up at her. “You are going to go live with your Aunt Sydney.” “What? In Las Vegas?” People make mistakes and Kris is learning the hard way when one mistake leads to her life being upturned. She is forced to move with her aunt in Las Vegas right when things with her best friend Jimmy were starting to get interesting. She finds that making friends in Vegas might be easier than she thought especially when they’re attractive. Throughout the story Kris struggles with family crises. She thought she knew enough about family and love but life is full of surprises.

“ ...I’ve tried my best and it’s not good enough. We can’t afford the school that you appear to not give a damn about… So…it leaves me with no other alternative.” My mom paused waiting for her comments to sink in. What did that mean? I finally had the courage to look up at her. “You are going to go live with your Aunt Sydney.” “What? In Las Vegas?” People make mistakes and Kris is learning the hard way when one mistake leads to her life being upturned. She is forced to move with her aunt in Las Vegas right when things with her best friend Jimmy were starting to get interesting. She finds that making friends in Vegas might be easier than she thought especially when they’re attractive. Throughout the story Kris struggles with family crises. She thought she knew enough about family and love but life is full of surprises.

The Relationship Chronicles, Volume 1: Sexy and Smart, Too, is a fiction book that follows young people and life in the 21st century. It is filled with great comedic humor. It chronicles several different couples, each with a different relationship status: John and Marsha. John is a male nurse, while Marsha, his girlfriend, is a supervisor at a local department store. Both are exceptional at their jobs, but they feel sometimes they are judged for their non-traditional career choices. Hannah, an advertising executive, and her friend Dan are trying to decide whether to take the next step in their relationship. Byerley also challenges readers' perceptions of men and women with the stories of Paige and Amber, sisters who recently lost their mother. Successful and pretty, Paige needs a little help with her dating skills. Amber, who has a little more luck in the dating world, helps her sister transform her preconceptions about men. Adam and Toni [short for Antonia] have known each other since high school. Adam, a receptionist at a Southern California department store, is looking for a girlfriend but does not have much luck with women. Toni, an extremely intelligent female friend in her 20s, is a co-worker. A fascinating book, The Relationship Chronicles, Volume 1: Sexy and Smart, Too describes the evolving interactions between the sexes. If you want some light reading and a few laughs along the way, read this book!

REVISED 2006 EDITION

 

"What ever made me transfer from St. Anne's to a public high school, Mom?"  Kate huddled on the couch, hugging her new backpack.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          "You wanted some friends who weren't all white," her mother reminded her.  "And you wanted boys in your classes, too."

 

Feeling very unsure of herself, Kate starts her sophomore year at Jefferson High School.  Eventually, she does find some friends—LaShonda and Cheryl, two smart and self-assured black girls.  Soon one really nice boy likes her, too.  But when she witnesses the theft of a teacher's wallet and reports it, she is thrown into a frightening new situation where she has to testify in court against the school's long-time troublemaker.  She is helped through her ordeal by La Shonda and Cheryl, along with Ron, who turns into the very special boy she had dreamed of finding.  With these three solid friends, Kate now has the strength to move ahead confidently in her new school and her new relationships. 

 

"This highly readable story about a sophomore girl has a likable protagonist, typical teen pursuits, and a bit of tension, humor, and romance to hold the reader."

--Booklist

 

"(Kate's) bravery and righteousness win her the respect of the school and she ends the term as a leader and a welcome member of the school community."  

--School Library Journal

 

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