Melissa Banigan – författare

Dealing with the issues surrounding teen pregnancy can be difficult, especially as there isn''t a standardized way of approaching the topic by families and in schools. Providing teens with comprehensive fact-based sexual education can help them make informed choices about their reproductive health and futures. This thoughtful and informative book helps eliminate the stigma associated with teen parenthood, and a Myths and Facts sidebar helps correct common misconceptions about the topic. Chapters discuss teens'' rights to sexual health services and the choices they can make if they become pregnant.

It may seem like some candidates win elections simply because of their passion for an issue or their innate ability to connect with voters. In reality, successful political campaigns require a winning strategy. This compelling book gives readers an introduction to how political candidates develop campaign strategies, create a central message, develop a winning campaign team, connect with voters, and ultimately win elections. Profiles of young activists who have successfully organized people in their communities to advance a political cause provide inspiration for readers to get involved in the political process themselves.

Political candidates are only as strong as the communities who support their campaigns. That''s why it''s vital that candidates not only get to know their constituents but fully engage the community in their campaign from the start. This comprehensive volume explores a range of strategies used by political candidates to work with community members during a campaign, including connecting with different demographics of voters, mobilizing grassroots volunteers, engaging constituents through social media, and planning community events. Readers will gain the practical knowledge and inspiration they need to get involved in political campaigns in their own communities.