(Rewarding Health, 2006)
"17 year old Nora Coon writes from a teen's viewpoint about Type 1 diabetes in The Diabetes Game. Her perspective is not one of false optimism. Her book is filled with realism as she describes coming home from the hospital, going to dances, or even dealing with the jerk in algebra. She includes sidebars about family conflict, parents simulating diabetes, and more. Nora's journey of a teenager with diabetes includes negotiation points with parents, losing focus and being burned out, pump therapy and traveling with diabetes. This will be a great book for parents to see what and how their teen with diabetes thinks."
(Beyond Words Publishing, 2003)
From the School Library Journal review: "Coon, a teenager herself, breaks down the process of finding a dream job into easy, obtainable steps. The initial chapter helps readers figure out exactly what they want to do and refers them to online career-choice quizzes. Other chapters cover where to find job listings, writing a résumé and cover letter, interviewing, and keeping work fun once the position is obtained. Even if no one is hiring in a particular field, the author suggests seeking an internship that will provide valuable experience. The second part of the book is organized according to various topics ("The Great Outdoors," "Computers," "Sports") and suggests possible careers that fit readers' interests, along with activities that will help them secure the job. The text is peppered with short interviews with teens who are living their dreams, from an 11-year-old who runs a motivational-speaking organization to a 16-year-old graphic designer. Written in a clear, straightforward style, this title is a good choice for career-development collections."
(Beyond Words Publishing, 2003)
From the School Library Journal review: "Written by young women from around the country, this collection of essays covers many different rituals, ceremonies, and milestones associated with the coming-of-age experience. The authors range in age from 11 to 18, and their subjects are just as varied. From first bra to first love to years of agonizing periods to enduring the Hopi corn-grinding ceremony to being raised Amish, the essays lead readers through the events in each narrator's life that epitomize the independence, confusion, and fear of growing up. More uplifting than some similar collections, the pieces have positive overtones without being sentimental or sappy, yet the subjects are often heartrending. There's a nice balance between serious and more lighthearted reflections, and the style and tone of each selection reflect the individual authors. Teen editor Coon has compiled an interesting mix, and made sure there's something here for every girl, no matter her background or personal circumstances."
