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1) Eighth grade
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school (the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year) before she begins high school.
2) Turning red
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter--an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited, she "poofs" into a giant red panda!
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
After one fateful night, Sam wakes up with no future at all. Trapped reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question just how perfect her life really was. And as she begins to untangle the mystery of a life suddenly derailed, she must also unwind the secrets of the people closest to her, and discover the power of a single day to make a difference, before she runs out of time for good.
Publisher
Allegro Media Group
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
In shock and denial over his marine father's death in combat, high school lacrosse star Conor Sullivan starts acting out in self destructive ways until he's kicked off the team and sent to a wilderness lacrosse camp run by his dad's combat buddy. Strengthened by the support and understanding of his newfound love, and through a deep understanding of the game and its Native American roots, he opens his eyes to the true meaning of sportsmanship, love,...
5) Atonement
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
In 1935, thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner, the educated son of the family's housekeeper, carries a torch for Briony's headstrong older sister Cecilia. He hopes that Cecilia has comparable feelings. All it will take...
6) Love, Simon
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Everyone deserves a great love story, but for seventeen-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying, and life-changing.
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Something is fishy as Kira and Devin become interns at the TV station and get hooked by Tyrannodrones on the set. For this final face-off they must learn that trust and togetherness is the Power Rangers' best weapon.
8) Inside Out
Series
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life.
Publisher
Stuttering Foundation
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"Noted authorities answer questions and demonstrate a variety of therapy techniques, including analyzing speech and stuttering; improving attitudes about speech and stuttering; modifying stuttering and overall communication; transferring new skills into the real world; maintaining improvement outside the therapy setting ... As an added bonus, this DVD includes Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teens. David Wilkins, a high school student who stutters,...
12) Bullied
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Over two million children are bullied every year, and 4,400 high school students commit suicide. Victims often do not know where to turn. This film is their chance to be heard
Publisher
Stuttering Foundation
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"Noted authorities answer questions and demonstrate a variety of therapy techniques, including analyzing speech and stuttering; improving attitudes about speech and stuttering; modifying stuttering and overall communication; transferring new skills into the real world; maintaining improvement outside the therapy setting ... As an added bonus, this DVD includes Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teens. David Wilkins, a high school student who stutters,...
Publisher
HBO Family
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Looks at children with Tourette's syndrome, a rare brain disorder, whose victims twitch, jerk, and are unable to control loud verbal outbursts, some obscene. Because the public lacks knowledge about the disease, these children also suffer public humiliation. "In every school in America, it's likely that at least one child may have Tourette Syndrome. ...[this] documentary that dispels the myths of Tourette Syndrome through the experiences of young...
16) Natalie's rose
Publisher
Bridgestone Multimedia
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
A stray horse helps a teenage girl cope with the loss of her mother to cancer.
Publisher
Studio Ghibli
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full fledged witch. Venturing out with only her black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far off city, she sets up a high flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.
18) Relative evil
Publisher
Distributed by Universal Studios Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
When J.J. returns home from rehab, he is greeted by a conniving family who is plotting to cash in on a life insurance policy before his 18th birthday. Caught in a web of self-destruction, J.J. struggles to stay clean in an environment overflowing with plenty of temptations and deceit.
19) Let me in
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Abby, an eerily self-possessed young girl, emerges from her heavily curtained apartment only at night and always barefoot, seemingly immune to the bitter winter elements. Owen, an alienated 12-year-old boy, recognizes a fellow outcast and opens up to her, forming a unique bond. But as a string of grisly murders occupy his town, Owen has to confront the reality that this seemingly innocent girl might be hiding an unthinkable secret.
20) Cynthia
Series
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"Taylor plays the title character, a physically frail 15-year-old who uses her musical gifts to break free of her protective parents and then begins to enjoy typical teenage fun and romance." -- Container.