Using fiction to send a message

The books are about teenagers with real-life issues like popularity and weight loss, but the authors aren't just writers. They are experts in adolescent development who are aiming to help their young readers live healthier lives.
The Beacon Street Girls series has had results, too. To read about the books and their effect on girls, click here http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/14/health/14well.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin