Scholastic Choices
November/December 2018
These four teens are reshaping politics and making their voices heard. Ready to join them?
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I Wear a Hijab. So What?
Scholastic’s Choices
November/December 2015
Naomi, 17, covers her head to honor her Muslim faith. She’s also teaching other teens to understand religious differences.
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“My Dog Could Save My Life”
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September 2015
Grace, 16, has to keep constant tabs on a condition that could kill her. But fighting diabetes (with the help of her black lab!) has only made her stronger.
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“I’m Speaking up to End Violence.”
Scholastic’s Choices
May 2015
Fighting, drugs, gunshots—this is reality for many inner-city teens. But Gerron, 14, won’t let his surroundings define him.
Luc is Laughing His Way Through the Pain
Scholastic’s Choices
March 2015
Luc, 14, has such a severe gastrointestinal disease that his doctors had to remove his colon. But his sharp sense of humor is helping him cope—and raise awareness.
Different Like You Genevieve
Scholastic’s Choices
February 2015
At 14, she is only four feet two inches in height—but Genevieve is standing tall.
Sophie Is Helping Orphans
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January 2015
After being adopted from China and having her birth defects repaired, Sophie, 17, was determined to help another girl just like her.
Truth Is Saving Bats
Scholastic’s Choices
October 2014
Are you thinking these creatures are creepy? Think again. Truth, 14, wants you to know bats help our environment—and need to be protected.
Julien Is Changing the World With $2
Scholastic’s Choices
May 2014
By asking people to contribute just a couple of bucks each, Julien, 16, has raised more than $40,000 for those in need.
Kids With Kids
Scholastic’s Choices
May 2015
Learn about the extraordinary struggles of real teen parents.
Shanice is a Native American
Scholastic’s Choices
April 2015
Today, roughly 30 percent of the 5.2 million Native Americans in the U.S. live on reservations. What’s it like to grow up on one? Shanice, 18, shares her story.
Different Like You: Kevin Was Homeless
Scholastic’s Choices
November/December 2013
Each year, 1.6 million U.S. kids experience at least temporary homelessness. Kevin, 17, was one of them.
Different Like You: Jessica Is an Immigrant
Scholastic’s Choices
September 2013
Nearly 40 million people in America were born in another country and came here for a better life. Jessica is one of them.
Different Like You: Matt Has Tourette Syndrome
Scholastic’s Choices
April 2014
Nearly 150,000 kids in the U.S., ages 6 to 17, have been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, a nervous-system disorder. Matt, 16, is one of them.
Inspired Like You: Abby Is Headed to Space!
Scholastic’s Choices
January 2014
Abby, 16, is determined to be an astronaut someday. And she’s proof that you’re never too young to start working toward your goals!
Different Like You: Elizabeth Is Albino
Scholastic’s Choices
February 2014
Fewer than 5 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. are born with this rare genetic disorder. Elizabeth, 16, is one of them.
Eric Is Getting Healthy
Scholastic’s Choices
November/December 2014
Eric, 15, has struggled with his weight his whole life. But a teacher has inspired him to change his mindset and his habits.
The Teen Who Woke Up Her School
Scholastic’s Choices
September 2014
Jilly Dos Santos, 17, convinced her school to push its start time back so students could get more sleep—and other schools are following her lead. Find out why the movement to begin class later is gaining steam.
