W-Wellness and Health and Characters From YA Books

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Staying well and healthy is important for everyone. Some great ways to stay fit and health are to reduce screen time-- get away from that computer-- and increase exercise, watch proportion sizes, eat healthy meals and snacks, and don't skip breakfast.

Here are some characters from YA books that deals with health and wellness...

Jennifer from Sweethearts by Sara Zarr is now in high school and has been transformed. Known as Jenna, she's popular, happy, and dating, everything "Jennifer" couldn't be---but she still can't shake the memory of her long-lost friend.

Nat, Lise, and Sofia  from Leaving Jetty Road by Rebecca Burton are taking control of their lives and their health. But this is the year that will change them all.









Don't Forget about the power of three!!!

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P-Pregnancy and Characters From YA Books

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Most teens do not plan on getting pregnant...but many do. Pregnancy can cause many different emotional reactions for both the teens and their parents.

Here are some characters from YA books that are forced to deal with teen pregnancy...




Mandy Kalinowski from How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr understands what it's like to grow up unwanted -- to be raised by a mother who never intended to have a child. So when Mandy becomes pregnant, one thing she's sure of is that she wants a better life for her baby. It's harder to be sure of herself.

Devon Davenport from After by Amy Efew straight-A student-athlete with everything going for her. But in a moment of denial, desperation, and sheer panic, she did something that most people couldnÕt even imagine.

 Scarlett from Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle accident, and that she's carrying his baby.









Don't Forget about the power of three!!!

Head over to Moxie Writers for more on the YA cause/tough issue and organizations that help.

Head over to Susan Oloier's site for a song and lyrics that pertain to today's issue.