Being a teen in today’s world isn’t easy. Every bit of love, understanding, and encouragement can make a difference. This anthology compiled by Douglas Pagels, which is filled with all those things, inspires teens to get safely and happily through this challenging and extraordinary time of life. With notes from teenagers themselves and reflections from an impressive list of well-known personalities, Required Reading for All Teenagers will help teens keep their self-esteem intact and make responsible choices. Whimsical illustrations by Kristen Sheldon create the perfect backdrop for the writings in this anthology that every parent will want to share with their teen and every teen will want to read whenever they are in need a reminder of how important they are to you.

This 8.0-x-5.3-inch paperback book from Blue Mountain Arts has an eye-catching cover with French flaps, is perfect bound, and has colorful illustrations throughout. Perfect for a birthday, Christmas, Easter, or “just because,” this book is the ideal guide for getting through the teenage years with hope, confidence, and a lasting sense of happiness.

From the Publisher

Paperback Books from Blue Mountain Arts

Measures 8.0 x 5.3 inches Themes include family, friends, love, positive thinking, hard times, inspirational and tween/teen For life’s important people and moments

Books Are Gifts Too!

With meaningful, heartfelt messages and beautiful illustrations, these gift books are the perfect way to say “Happy Birthday,” “Merry Christmas,” or even just, “I’m thinking of you!” to someone special in your life.

This line features books by beloved Blue Mountain Arts authors and artists like Susan Polis Schutz, Douglas Pagels, Marci & the Children of the Inner Light, and more.

The mission of Blue Mountain Arts has always been to help people communicate their deepest, most sincere thoughts and feelings about love, friendship, family, ideals, and dreams. We’re known for our expressive verse, innovative art styles, quality papers, unique production techniques, and ever-increasing selection of authors and artists.

Today, the Colorado-based company continues to be one of the premier independent card and book publishers in the world. Susan and Stephen credit much of the company’s success to the fact that it has never strayed from the principles and beliefs on which it was founded. Our dense inks, rich colors, beautiful papers, and warm, communicative style make every product we create at Blue Mountain Arts a heartfelt keepsake that we hope someone special in your life will treasure forever.

Blue Mountain Arts — A Story of Love

Blue Mountain Arts was founded in 1971 by poet Susan Polis Schutz and physicist/illustrator Stephen Schutz. In the basement of their Boulder, CO apartment, they silk-screened posters of Susan’s poems paired with Stephen’s paintings and then traveled the country selling the posters from their pickup-truck camper. Everywhere they went, people were drawn to the candor and emotion of Susan’s words and the mystical beauty of Stephen’s illustrations.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Mountain Arts; Revised ed. edition (September 5, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 168088252X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680882520
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 – 18 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 – 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.5 x 8 inches