The story of Del Jordan grappling with life's problems as she moves from the carelessness of childhood through adolescence in search of love and sexual experience.

Reta's happy life is torn apart when her eldest daughter drops out of school to sit on a street corner, silent but for the sign around her neck that reads "goodness" and as Reta searches to find what drove her daughter to such a desperate statement, she learns important lessons about love and hope.

Sixteen-year-old Dime has difficulty adjusting to her parents' rules.

Cordelia Parker's summer plans turn into a wild road trip when Jacob Stein offers to be her travel companion from San Diego to northern California.

Avery heads to Telluride Colorado for a snowboard competition, but finds herself competing against an all-star boarder.

Squidge promises Lia that he will always be open and honest with her; but when a film crew arrives in town and he is offered a role opposite movie star Savannah, things get a little complicated.

Thirteen-year-old Joon, a Korean immigrant, makes the decision to leave her family after her father's infidelity and abandonment leaves her mother emotionally catatonic, but life as a homeless teenager leads Joon to shelters, an escort club, and addictions.

Lauren seems to have the perfect life with good friends, decent grades, and a great looking boyfriend; but when she meets Evan Kirkland, Lauren realizes she needs to make a choice in her life before one is made for her.