Book Related
Guys Lit Wire – There are a lot of blogs out there that look at books YA girls read, but very few dedicated solely to books traditionally enjoyed by young adult males. This blog provides excellent reviews for books that teenage boys might be interested in. I especially love the accessible genres, which include titles like Road Trips, Survival, Superheroes and First Love.
I’m Here. I’m Queer. What The Hell Do I Read? – An amazing resource for teens and librarians who are interested in YA books with GLBTQ characters and themes. One of the things that I really like about this site is that for each book that is highlighted, there are multiple reviews. People are encouraged to post their own reviews in the comment section of the posts. An awesome, informative and inclusive blog.
Teen Reading Club – a fantastic website for Canadian teens who love to read. Youth can post reviews, share their writing and discuss books they either liked or didn’t like. It’s a great place to learn about new books and get your opinion out. It has a cool layout and is easy to use.
Youth Resources
Youth Line is a toll-free Ontario-wide peer support phone line for GLBTQ young people. They also provide support through online forums and email response. They have a pretty interesting blog with posts covering a wide range of topics.
Stay Teen is a fun and informative website about teen pregnancy. It has facts and information about what it’s like to be a teen parent, as well as information on birth control, STD’s, relationship advice, etc. Also, check out the cool videos and games.
Sex, etc is an honest website that examines all aspects of sex from abstinence to sexually transmitted diseases. Perfect for both guys and girls, this website is a safe space to ask questions and get answers. Its tagline reads “sex education by teens, for teens!”
About Face is a great resource for young adult women interested in branding and media messaging. This positive website looks at and evaluates ads that youth come into contact with every day. It strives to promote positive body image and confidence in youth.
YouthNoise – An informative website that promotes and encourages youth involvement in social change locally, nationally and globally. It offers online and offline tools to help youth take action for causes they care about. It provides information on issues around the world and ideas on how to get involved. Includes cool videos and job opportunities.
http://www.youthnoise.com/
Loveisrespect.org - is a joint project between the National Dating Abuse Helpline and Break the Cycle to provide resources for teens, parents, friends and family, peer advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/
http://www.youthnoise.com/
Loveisrespect.org - is a joint project between the National Dating Abuse Helpline and Break the Cycle to provide resources for teens, parents, friends and family, peer advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/
Fun
gurl is my favourite catch all website for tween and teen girls. This huge website has information on everything including fashion, parents, school, sex, DIY projects and more. It’s organized in a fun and easy to use way with tons of interactive material.
Teen Ink – A cool magazine and website that features articles, reviews, poetry, art, stories, etc., written by teens. It is a relevant and informative website that encourages youth participation.
DREW is a teen pop culture hot spot. An edgy and fun place to get cool videos and info on entertainment, sports, style, technology, etc.
GamePro is a one stop shop for teens interested in video games. It provides reviews and videos for all the newest games for the most popular consuls. It also has a pretty active forum for teen gamers to chat about things they are playing.
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