Bøger af S Y Walton

Shelley was without a doubt there for Simone as she lived through the horrors of bullying in 8th grade. Now it's Simone's turn to show up for Shelley. Shelley is coping with the only mom she's known, Grandma Cassie in the hospital, her biological mother coming back into her life unexpectedly, and entering high school...ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Just being a new Freshman at Conner High School is more than enough to adjust to. Huge school, new classes, strict rules, and finding your way as a freshman seemed all too much. Will Simone, Shelley and their friends SURVIVE Freshman YEAR at Conner High? Freshman Year can be hard, filled with temptation, and it can feel like walking into an unknown world. Only time will tell if the crew from Hammond Middle School will be victorious in making it through the maze of their first year of high school. Hello Freshman Year follows S.Y. Walton's first book One Voice.

Author S.Y. Walton has been a school counselor, mental health professional and school social worker for over 20 years. She's fully committed to empowering young people to deal with challenges. One Voice introduces eigth-grader Simone Gardner, a popular cheerleader who is excited about the new upcoming school year. That is until she falls on a downward spiral of mental suffering at the hands of a new student Brooklyn Calhoun. Simone eventually learns that by not keeping quiet and using her voice, she has the power to change her circumstance and so much more. The novel includes potential class discussion questions and will undoubtedly leave young people feeling more empowered.