Explores the physical and emotional implications of an unexpected, unwanted pregnancy for teenagers and realistically assesses the diverse alternatives--abortion, marriage, adoption, and unwed motherhood

Product Description: Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic...read more

Product Description: Thinking Themselves Free presents humane, tender portraits of a small group of teen mothers trying to finish high school, and describes the ways in which reading, writing, and schooling shaped these young women’s lives. The book suggests ways in which deeply held ideas about class, appropriate gender roles, and the expression of emotion in school affect educators’ relationships with students who are different from the middle-class norm...read more

Product Description: On her hit television show 'Tiny and Toya', Antonia 'Toya' Carter seems to be living the good life: she has a beautiful home, good friends, and is pursuing her dreams in fashion design. But hers has been a life of peaks and valleys...read more

Product Description: When high-school junior Ashley Salazar learned she was pregnant, she immediately started a blog to document the difficult, life-altering experience. Little did she know how life-altering it would actually be. Later, she applied online to be considered for the cast of MTV’s hit show 16 & Pregnant...read more

Product Description: Pregnancy Information for Teens

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This candid, straightforward guide to identity, friendship, family, the body, sexuality, pregnancy, bullying and more is based on the author's personal experiences working with young people and experts at The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, which she founded in 1994.

Product Description: Since Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra shared their story of teen pregnancy and adoption on the MTV's 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, they've been known for their inspiring commitment to growing up right. Between their experience placing their first daughter for adoption, and their struggle to cope with problems in their families, Catelynn and Tyler were challenged in every imaginable way...read more

Product Description: In 2009, 16 and Pregnant premiered on MTV, closely followed by the spinoffs Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2. Because of their controversial portrayals of teenage mothers, the shows have received ongoing media attention. While some argue that the programs could play a factor in reducing the number of teen pregnancies, others claim the shows exploit young women and glamorize their situations...read more