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BFFs Forever

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Jefferson County Public Library

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What does it mean to be a good friend? How do you make authentic connections with your peers? How do your friends influence your life? These books explore friendship, how we make friends and what that looks like for different people.

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JeffcoTeens

Jefferson County Public Library

16 items

16 items

Twelve Talks

https://www.twelvetalks.com/

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Twelve Talks provides resources and tips for parents, caregivers and other trustable adults to have important conversations with teens in their life. Twelve Talks provides resources and tips for parents, caregivers and other trustable adults to have important conversations with teens in their life. Show less

Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

A Teen's Guide to Reaching Out When You or your Friend Is in Crisis

by Hugstad, Kristi

Book - 2019

How do you recognize the signs when a friend is in trouble? What should you do? This book covers the spectrum of mental illness and how to lend a helping hand. How do you recognize the signs when a friend is in trouble? What should you do? This book covers the spectrum of mental illness and how to lend a helping hand. Show less

How do you recognize the signs when a friend is in trouble? What should you do? This book covers the spectrum of mental illness and how to lend a helping hand. How do you recognize the signs when a friend is in trouble? What should you do? This book covers the spectrum of mental illness and how to lend a helping hand. Show less

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Giant Days

Giant Days

by Allison, John

Graphic Novel - 2015-

From Amazon, "Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird." This graphic novel explores how friendships change over time. From Amazon, "Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird." This graphic novel explores how friendships change over time. Show less

From Amazon, "Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird." This graphic novel explores how friendships change over time. From Amazon, "Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird." This graphic novel explores how friendships change over time. Show less

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The Serpent King

The Serpent King

A Novel

by Zentner, Jeff

Book - 2016

Dill is trying to overcome his family's reputation after his father, who is a snake wielding minister, is sent to prison. His friends Travis and Lydia help keep him centered but they are dealing with their own life changing struggles. Dill is trying to overcome his family's reputation after his father, who is a snake wielding minister, is sent to prison. His friends Travis and Lydia help keep him centered but they are dealing with their own life changing struggles. Show less

Dill is trying to overcome his family's reputation after his father, who is a snake wielding minister, is sent to prison. His friends Travis and Lydia help keep him centered but they are dealing with their own life changing struggles. Dill is trying to overcome his family's reputation after his father, who is a snake wielding minister, is sent to prison. His friends Travis and Lydia help keep him centered but they are dealing with their own life changing struggles. Show less

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Girls Like Us

Girls Like Us

by Giles, Gail

Book - 2014

After high school graduation, Quincy and Biddy become wards of the state and are placed in an apartment together. They don't seem to have much in common but must find a way to work together. After high school graduation, Quincy and Biddy become wards of the state and are placed in an apartment together. They don't seem to have much in common but must find a way to work together. Show less

After high school graduation, Quincy and Biddy become wards of the state and are placed in an apartment together. They don't seem to have much in common but must find a way to work together. After high school graduation, Quincy and Biddy become wards of the state and are placed in an apartment together. They don't seem to have much in common but must find a way to work together. Show less

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Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2015-

In this graphic novel, five friends spend a summer at the Lumberjanes scout camp where they meet up with a collection of monsters -- all while trying to save the world. In this graphic novel, five friends spend a summer at the Lumberjanes scout camp where they meet up with a collection of monsters -- all while trying to save the world. Show less

In this graphic novel, five friends spend a summer at the Lumberjanes scout camp where they meet up with a collection of monsters -- all while trying to save the world. In this graphic novel, five friends spend a summer at the Lumberjanes scout camp where they meet up with a collection of monsters -- all while trying to save the world. Show less

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You Should See Me in A Crown

You Should See Me in A Crown

by Johnson, Leah

Book - 2020

Liz has always tried to stay out of the spotlight, until her scholarship falls through and she gets a crazy idea to go for Prom Queen and the scholarship that comes with it. This journey helps her find her true friends. Liz has always tried to stay out of the spotlight, until her scholarship falls through and she gets a crazy idea to go for Prom Queen and the scholarship that comes with it. This journey helps her find her true friends. Show less

Liz has always tried to stay out of the spotlight, until her scholarship falls through and she gets a crazy idea to go for Prom Queen and the scholarship that comes with it. This journey helps her find her true friends. Liz has always tried to stay out of the spotlight, until her scholarship falls through and she gets a crazy idea to go for Prom Queen and the scholarship that comes with it. This journey helps her find her true friends. Show less

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Felix Ever After

Felix Ever After

by Callender, Kacen

Book - 2020

When Felix is bullied online for being transgender he decides to get revenge. With his best friend on his side he makes some surprising discoveries in his quest for justice. When Felix is bullied online for being transgender he decides to get revenge. With his best friend on his side he makes some surprising discoveries in his quest for justice. Show less

When Felix is bullied online for being transgender he decides to get revenge. With his best friend on his side he makes some surprising discoveries in his quest for justice. When Felix is bullied online for being transgender he decides to get revenge. With his best friend on his side he makes some surprising discoveries in his quest for justice. Show less

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The Outsiders

The Outsiders

by Hinton, S. E.

Book - 2017

What is the sign of true friendship? Would you be willing to kill to protect a friend? Pony Boy and his brothers are part of the Greasers gang and their loyalty is tested as violence escalates. What is the sign of true friendship? Would you be willing to kill to protect a friend? Pony Boy and his brothers are part of the Greasers gang and their loyalty is tested as violence escalates. Show less

What is the sign of true friendship? Would you be willing to kill to protect a friend? Pony Boy and his brothers are part of the Greasers gang and their loyalty is tested as violence escalates. What is the sign of true friendship? Would you be willing to kill to protect a friend? Pony Boy and his brothers are part of the Greasers gang and their loyalty is tested as violence escalates. Show less

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All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places

by Niven, Jennifer

Book - 2015

Sometimes you find friends in the most unlikely places, like the top of a bell tower where you are contemplating your life choices... Sometimes you find friends in the most unlikely places, like the top of a bell tower where you are contemplating your life choices... Show less

Sometimes you find friends in the most unlikely places, like the top of a bell tower where you are contemplating your life choices... Sometimes you find friends in the most unlikely places, like the top of a bell tower where you are contemplating your life choices... Show less

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

A Novel

by Andrews, Jesse

Book - 2012

Greg's mom insists he become friends with the poor girl down the street who is diagnosed with cancer...but things don't go according to plan. Greg's mom insists he become friends with the poor girl down the street who is diagnosed with cancer...but things don't go according to plan. Show less

Greg's mom insists he become friends with the poor girl down the street who is diagnosed with cancer...but things don't go according to plan. Greg's mom insists he become friends with the poor girl down the street who is diagnosed with cancer...but things don't go according to plan. Show less

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What to Say Next

What to Say Next

by Buxbaum, Julie

Book - 2017

Everyone is stunned when an unlikely friendship develops between the pretty popular girl and the brutally honest awkward guy. But, far greater surprises are in store when Kit asks for David's help investigate her father's death. Everyone is stunned when an unlikely friendship develops between the pretty popular girl and the brutally honest awkward guy. But, far greater surprises are in store when Kit asks for David's help investigate her father's death. Show less

Everyone is stunned when an unlikely friendship develops between the pretty popular girl and the brutally honest awkward guy. But, far greater surprises are in store when Kit asks for David's help investigate her father's death. Everyone is stunned when an unlikely friendship develops between the pretty popular girl and the brutally honest awkward guy. But, far greater surprises are in store when Kit asks for David's help investigate her father's death. Show less

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The Perks of Being A Wallflower

The Perks of Being A Wallflower

by Chbosky, Stephen

Book - 2012

How do you fit into high school when you are naturally an introvert? Charlie is struggling with suicidal thoughts until he meets a group of seniors who help him find his place. How do you fit into high school when you are naturally an introvert? Charlie is struggling with suicidal thoughts until he meets a group of seniors who help him find his place. Show less

How do you fit into high school when you are naturally an introvert? Charlie is struggling with suicidal thoughts until he meets a group of seniors who help him find his place. How do you fit into high school when you are naturally an introvert? Charlie is struggling with suicidal thoughts until he meets a group of seniors who help him find his place. Show less

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

by Sáenz, Benjamin Alire

Book - 2012

Aristotle and Dante struggle to understand family dynamics, their cultural identity, and their increasingly complicated friendship. Aristotle and Dante struggle to understand family dynamics, their cultural identity, and their increasingly complicated friendship. Show less

Aristotle and Dante struggle to understand family dynamics, their cultural identity, and their increasingly complicated friendship. Aristotle and Dante struggle to understand family dynamics, their cultural identity, and their increasingly complicated friendship. Show less

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The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being A Girl

The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being A Girl

On Love, Body Image, School, and Making It Through Life

by Witte, Christina De

Book - 2018

From Amazon, "With friends, love, social media, body image, and more--navigating young adulthood can seem impossible. This book provides humorous and highly relatable guidelines for all of the struggles young girls face." From Amazon, "With friends, love, social media, body image, and more--navigating young adulthood can seem impossible. This book provides humorous and highly relatable guidelines for all of the struggles young girls face." Show less

From Amazon, "With friends, love, social media, body image, and more--navigating young adulthood can seem impossible. This book provides humorous and highly relatable guidelines for all of the struggles young girls face." From Amazon, "With friends, love, social media, body image, and more--navigating young adulthood can seem impossible. This book provides humorous and highly relatable guidelines for all of the struggles young girls face." Show less

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I Will Always Write Back

I Will Always Write Back

How One Letter Changed Two Lives

by Alifirenka, Caitlin

Book - 2015

This is the story of how one letter began a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives. Can you be friends with someone who lives on a different continent? This is the story of how one letter began a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives. Can you be friends with someone who lives on a different continent? Show less

This is the story of how one letter began a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives. Can you be friends with someone who lives on a different continent? This is the story of how one letter began a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives. Can you be friends with someone who lives on a different continent? Show less

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