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Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express, & Connect for Success

by Matthew McKay & Patrick Fanning & Kelly Skeen & Patrick Fanning & Kelly Skeen
SKEEN, Michelle & . 208p. (The Instant Help Solutions Series). ebook available. New Harbinger. 2016. pap. $16.95. ISBN 9781626252639.
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Gr 9 Up—A communications toolkit for teens, most of whom have grown up with technology and may be in need of some life lessons on the importance of face-to-face communication. Interspersed throughout are helpful tips and stories from Kelly Skeen, the teenage daughter of author Michelle Skeen. The writers lay out simple steps, highlighting the significance of listening to others, learning to express thoughts and feelings clearly, and understanding others' perspectives. The second half features tips for effectively communicating in different circumstances, such as academic, career, and sexual situations. Like other titles in this series, the book provides easy-to-follow exercises and will be most useful to those relying on it as a how-to manual.
VERDICT A valuable option for improving communication skills, especially as a reference for counselors or teachers.
Reviewed by Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta , Feb 01, 2016

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