Books by Laurie Halse Anderson

Realistic fiction depicts situations that could happen in real life, with authentic characters who react in a believable way.

We have a responsibility to educate our teenagers about sex and intimacy, says Jennifer Hirsch—Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University and the co-author of a new book on campus sexual assault. Here she recommends five books that offer parents and teens guidance on how to approach an often fraught topic.