Youth Identity

This book offers a measured Christian response to the diverse gender identities that are being embraced by an increasing number of adolescents. Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky offer an honest, scientifically informed, compassionate, and nuanced treatment for all listeners who care about or work with gender-diverse youth: pastors, church leaders, parents, family members, youth workers, and counselors.

She wanted to build a business. What she started was a movement. Seventeen-year-old Jaida James is all about hustle, heart, and handmade merch—trying to turn her craft into a real business before graduation. But when her Black History Month sale flops, her best friend Halley goes viral selling Black-themed products without being Black, and her school shuts down her club idea before it even starts… Jaida starts questioning everything. Her identity. Her friendships. Her worth. As tensions rise in school and online, Jaida learns that running a business isn't just about making sales—...

God and Stuff is a compilation of everything I wish I would have known about the Christian life prior to venturing into youth ministry. This in-depth study of the New Testament explores a believer's spiritual inheritance in Christ. As children of God, we have become heirs of countless promises and blessing from our heavenly Father. This book explores, who we are, what we have, and what we can do as joint heirs with Christ. If you are a young person who desires a closer relationship with God, or are a new believer who needs a jump start in your Christian walk, this book is for you!

Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The good news is that there are steps you can take to empower your child as they explore, understand, and affirm their gender identity. In this guide, a licensed social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life.

No one has failed to notice that the current generation of youth is deeply - some would say totally - involved with digital media. Professors Howard Gardner and Katie Davis name today’s young people The App Generation, and in this spellbinding book they explore what it means to be “app-dependent” versus “app-enabled” and how life for this generation differs from life before the digital era.

This short story is lead-in to the full-length novel “Yellowstone’s Child”. This story is complete in itself, telling how Sarah Johanson becomes Sally Graham. A married couple, Sam and Gloria Graham, chicken farmers from Mississippi, loose their 10 year old daughter, Sally, to brain cancer. After her death they plan to sell their Mississippi farm to move to Nebraska. Before selling, to help recover from their daughter Sally’s death; they take a short vacation in February at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. At the same time, at Yellowstone, three cousins from the Johanson family...

The Relationist Blueprint is a coaching manifesto for building teams that move with intelligence, connect in layers, and dominate through rhythm. Forget rigid positional systems. This book teaches you how to develop players who read each other, not just the playbook. From rondos that teach anticipation to constraint-led drills that sharpen timing, this is a blueprint for constructing footballers who don’t just run plays—they feel patterns. Designed for serious coaches at all levels, this book walks you through the core principles of relationist football: shared scanning, third-man ...

Identity: How to Live Life on Purpose and Fulfillment will open your eyes to the possibilities around you. When you open yourself up to God’s love, you can make your dreams come true, and find true happiness. It’s time you ignite the fire within you and live life with intention, so you are not only empowering yourself, but empowering others as well. Let this book be a guide for you to take action. Find what fuels your soul, and let God help you every step of the way. When you have God by your side, anything is possible.

Title "Embracing Diversity in Young Minds Fostering Understanding and Inclusivity in Adolescence" Dive into the vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity and competence with "Embracing Diversity in Young Minds," a groundbreaking eBook poised to revolutionize the approach to adolescence in multi-ethnic landscapes. This thoughtfully curated collection of chapters weaves together the intricacies of adolescent development amid the complexities of a culturally rich society. In Chapter 1, explore the nuanced layers of cultural identity and unpack the pressing need for cultural competence in ...

A powerful, affirming guide for LGBTQ+ youth and the people who love them. In a world where being yourself isn’t always easy, Brave, Queer, and Becoming offers understanding, support, and hope. This updated edition of Dr. Richard L. Travis’s trusted resource empowers teens, parents, and educators with the tools they need to navigate identity, community, faith, and mental health in today’s changing world. Whether you’re questioning your sexuality, exploring gender identity, facing peer pressure, or just looking for answers, this book will meet you where you are. Inside you’ll ...

Today’s youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, writes to equip youth ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible.

Sondai Lester's latest publication examines the dueling identities that Black people contend with as a part of daily life—one debilitating and one powerful and creative. For those raising Black youth, the book offers strategies to enable the powerful and healthy identity endowed at birth to prevail and thrive. The author contemplates a contemporary application of W. E. B. Dubois’ 1903 idea of double consciousness. Black people wrestle with two minds, two identities, two self-perceptions. One wins, one loses. One has been forged and reinforced by 400 years of race-based oppression within...

In a world ruled by gangs and survival, one boy's art might be his only way out. Sergio Torres, better known as Seeker, is a talented young graffiti artist navigating the brutal world of middle school gangs, broken families, and harsh realities. Torn between his loyalty to his friends in the Little Killerz and his passion for art, Seeker finds himself walking a dangerous line. When his best friend and gang leader Hector plots revenge against a teacher, Seeker must make a choice: stay loyal to the crew or risk everything to follow a different path. Told with raw honesty and emotional depth, ...

ROSALIND: A Diary of Addiction: An addictive personality … does it really exist? Her sister thought so and she was probably right. This is a short story about Rosalind ... and she is a self confessed addict. But addicted to what? Well, if you asked her she would tell you … just about every damn thing! This intelligent, sometimes amusing and sometimes distressing short story gives air to a tale of woe, the recounting of a journey, one that some would eventually describe as a slippery path downward, an uncontrolled and previously un-navigated spiral leading directly into the open and ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery with Mia, a first-generation Asian-American navigating the bustling streets of New York City in "Crossroads of Heritage." Mia's world takes an unexpected turn when the opportunity arises to explore her roots in Korea, her parents' homeland. This captivating novel, filled with powerful emotions and a gripping conflict, unfolds a tale of identity, heritage, and the pursuit of self-understanding. Mia's story is a poignant exploration of the clash between two cultures and the powerful yearning to bridge the gap between them. As she stands at ...

Introducing "Empowering Today's Youth" - the must-have eBook for anyone seeking to nourish their spiritual journey and develop unshakable faith in today's fast-paced world! This awe-inspiring guide will challenge young minds to tap into their inner power, overcome obstacles, and unlock their full potential by connecting with their spiritual selves. Navigating the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood can be difficult, but this incredible book helps you tackle these crucial years with grace and conviction. With 25 comprehensive chapters, you'll uncover divine wisdom and guidance to ...

You are who God says you are, and Who I Am In Christ Daily Devotionals is here to help you fully embrace and walk in that truth. Through daily affirmations rooted in scripture, this devotional offers a transformative journey of discovering your true identity in Christ. You will learn to shed the limitations of human frailty and embrace the limitless potential that comes from being made in God's image and likeness. With each daily devotion, you will be empowered to declare and reflect on the truth of who you are in Christ, ultimately becoming the person God created you to be. This is not ...

Halloween in Isla Vista, an un-sponsored annual street party, attracts an estimated average of 20,000 revelers into a minuscule, 1.5 square mile area each year. Yet it has been consistently dismissed by UCSB administrators, the police, and local press as a dangerous frivolity, unworthy of critical inquiry. Until now, this complex cultural performance has remained buried under three decades’ worth of rumor, assumption, and enforced silence. This book breaks that silence, exploring the event’s history through archival sources and oral histories, providing an in-depth reading of the ...

As Asian Americans are rising in terms of number and influence, the need for understanding their identity becomes important on academic, social, political, economic, and intellectual levels. This book is a very important book to meet the rising need that has been largely neglected in academia and in the publishing industry thus far. This book is an essential addition to all serious university libraries, public libraries, and private personal libraries of educated individuals.

"Lost Samba" unfolds the captivating saga of a family navigating the cultural and societal tides of post-war in the unexpected setting of Rio de Janeiro. Born to an odd couple - Rafael, a Polish Jew with the scars of the Holocaust, and Renée, a vibrant Englishwoman - the author's tale is one of identity, belonging, and coming of age against the backdrop of Brazil's transformative decades. In the glitter of 1950s Copacabana, a foreign boy discovers a Brazil far beyond his parents' Eurocentric views. Through interactions with Brazilian everyday people and the streets' vibrant life, he ...