Books for teenagers
The TrueColors Series of books by Melody Carlson is a series of novels which addresses issues faced by teenage girls today - self-harm, jealousy, alcohol, sex. There are currently twelve in the series published by Navpress.
 Dark Blue - Color me lonely
Kara and Jordan were friends until Jordan began hanging out with the cool set. Ditched by her best friend, Kara feels totally abandoned until she discovers these dark blue days contain a life-changing secret.
Burnt Orange - Color me wasted
Before she knows it, Amber Conrad's little white lies about her drinking habits add up to major self-deception, and she finds herself in a heap of trouble.
 Faded Denim - Color me trapped
Emily faces an uphill battle against unrealistic body image and eating disorders. All her friends seem so slim and pretty. She hates her body and is tempted by the prospect of developing an eating disorder. A serious issue affecting girls everywhere presented in fiction form.
 Deep Green - Color me Jealous
Stuck in a twisted love triangle, Jordan feels absolutely green with envy until her former best friend, Kara, introduces her to someone even more important. Then the rumours start to fly.
 Fool's Gold - Color me consumed
Hannah doesn't think she'll ever be able to keep up with the rich girls; but that doesn't stop her from trying. She is attracted by Vanessa's fashion sense. Soon she is forced to come to grips with what she values most: inner beauty or beauty on the outside.
 Bright Purple - Color me Confused
Jessica has announced that she is gay. Soon little jokes become vicious attacks. Ramie must decide if she will stand by Jessica or turn her back on a friend in need.
 Torch Red - Color me torn
When Justin asks Zoe out, she wonders if he could be The One. Her friend Nate warns her not to rush into anything. But soon she is feeling pressured and confused as she faces a life-defining decision about sex.
 Blade Silver - Color me scarred
Ruth knows she can't hide the scars on her arms for ever but she can't stop cutting hereself. She must find some way to cope before things get worse.
 Moon White - Color me enchanted
Heather's interest in Wicca seems harmless enough and brings her new confidence. But then when scary things begin to happen it becomes clear that she has less control than before.
 Pitch Black - Color me lost
Morgan is devastated when her friend Jason kills himself; she feels partly to blame. But as she questions the meaning of life and death she begins to wonder whether Jason had the right idea.
 Bitter Rose - Color me crushed
Maggie's parents are divorcing and she blames her mom. But there is more to the story and Maggie desparately wants the truth that nobody wants to tell her. With the help of her friend Claire, Maggie is on a mission to save her family--at least what's left of it.
 Harsh Pink - Color me burned
By winning a spot on the cheerleading squad, Reagan unintentionally bumps popular Kendra from the lineup. What does it mean, then, when her new Number One enemy wants to be friends? Reagan learns that acceptance has a high price.
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