Teen Identity

I had love and lost it. I don’t want that pain again. I have to make a choice. All I wanted was a week off from the drama. I should have known better than to think we could pretend to be normal when we’re anything but. The Society is more than an organization. It’s a lifestyle and it’s time I accept that. The life I want is within reach, but there are consequences I’ll have to face. I wish it was as simple as telling them what I want, but it’s not only my life that will change. Someone is going to have to make a sacrifice, but who? How long can I toe the line before I have to ...

In life, we often find ourselves navigating through a chaotic world, trying to figure out who we truly are and what our purpose is. It's a journey that every teenager and young adult goes through, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, one of the keys to finding our place in this crazy world is understanding our personal values. How to go out from difficult moments? Ultimately, this book aims to empower young adults to embrace their unique identities and navigate the chaos of life with purpose and confidence. It emphasizes that being oneself is not only possible but essential for ...

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.

My heart is split in five. The future I want feels impossible. I can’t hold back. Not anymore. Every step forward is followed by a hard shove ten feet back. I want things to work with the guys, all of them, but keeping the sun from setting seems easier and more likely to happen. Just when I think we’re making progress, the Society steps in and once again messes things up, giving the guys something else to fight over. They say the best things in life are free. I don’t believe that for a second. I just have to hope the price isn’t too high. Nothing Left to Hide is the sixth book in ...

Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. He's a white boy living and playing in a world where he doesn't seem to belong. But Sticky can ball. And basketball might just be his ticket out, if he can only realize that he doesn't have to be the person everyone else expects him to be.

Ramona was only five years old when Hurricane Katrina changed her life forever. Since then it's been Ramona and her family against the world. Standing over six feet tall, with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: She likes girls, she's fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she's destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. But juggling multiple jobs, her flaky mom, and her well-meaning but ineffectual dad forces her to be the adult of the family.

Is there such a thing as truth? What about trust? How much hurt can one person survive? I’ve opened my heart and had it ripped out, stomped on, and even drowned. It’s taking everything in me not to curl in on myself and let the world fade away. No one should have to go through the pain I have. The only thing keeping me from slipping under is the love the guys have shown me. They’re the only ones I know I can depend on. At least, I hope so. I found something. Something that changes everything. I don’t know if The Society is what I think it is. Can I tell the guys, or are they in on ...

Through bravery, charm, and an alarming amount of enthusiasm, Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams. Now instead of just writing stories about him, Nick actually gets to kiss him. On the mouth. A lot. But having a superhero boyfriend isn’t everything Nick thought it would be - he’s still struggling to make peace with his own lack of extraordinary powers.

Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz are back in action bringing justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City. An unexpected hero returns to Nova City and crash lands into Nick's home, upturning his life, his family, and his understanding of what it means to be a hero in the explosive finale of the thrilling and hilarious Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune.

Meet Barbara Reichmann, once known as Gucia Gomolinska: smart, determined, independent, and steadfast in the face of injustice. A Jew growing up in predominantly Catholic Poland during the 1920s and ’30s, Gucia studies hard, makes friends, falls in love, and dreams of a bright future. Her world is turned upside down when Nazis invade Poland and establish the first Jewish ghetto of World War II in her town of Piotrko´w Trybunalski.

Just when Della feels like she’s starting to figure out her life, she finds herself reborn…and her new existence comes with a whole different rulebook. Della's secret powers always made her feel like an outsider in the human world. Now, just when she’s starting to feel like she belongs - at Shadow Falls, a camp for teens with paranormal powers - her life is turned upside down all over again. Attacked by a deadly virus, she must make the difficult choice to be reborn.

One little lie. Now I second guess everything. This is no way to live. It’s time to uncover the truth, once and for all. Tennyson said it’s better to have loved and lost it than to have never loved at all. Well, that man clearly overestimated the amount of pain and suffering I could tolerate. The more I discover, the more uncertain I am of everything my life has become in Arlington Park. As the lies and deception reveal themselves, I have to make a choice. Protect myself, my father, or the guys. There’s no perfect answer, but living in this limbo is taking its toll. It’s time to ...

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—...

Being a dyslexic witch is a curse in itself, but Miranda Kane's time at Shadow Falls has helped her harness her magical powers. Now, just as she's finally mastered them and is preparing to graduate with her friends, a near-death experience threatens to ruin it all.

What if the feelings you’re afraid to say out loud are exactly where God wants to meet you? You’re growing up in a world that’s loud, fast, and constantly changing—where likes can define your worth and pressure comes from every direction. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, overlooked, or unsure of who you really are. But here’s the truth: You’re not alone—and you were never meant to figure it all out by yourself. When It Feels Like Too Much... is a real, honest guide for teens navigating the messy in-between seasons of life. Through relatable stories, biblical wisdom, and ...

★ From Russian Immigrant to Time Traveler - A Spellbinding Tale of Love, Magic, and Destiny ★ Pittsburgh, 1993: Fifteen-year-old Russian immigrant Zoya thought adjusting to life in America was her biggest challenge. But when a school trip to Paris leads to a chance reunion with André, her first love from Moscow, she discovers she possesses an extraordinary gift - the ability to access memories from a past life as a 13th-century Knight Templar. As ancient betrayals and modern-day romances collide, Zoya must: ✓ Unravel the mystery of her connection to medieval Paris ✓ Navigate her ...

I know I need to get out of my comfort zone, but is dressing as a sexy green alien really the way to do it? Socialising is scary. At Comic Con, I can be someone else, even just for a little while. But I met Charlie when I was pretending to be someone else —the perfect guy but it goes all wrong when he pops up in my real life, and has no idea who I am. I know I should confess and tell him that his new step-sister is actually the girl from Comic Con "Meet Me at the Comic Con" is the emotionally charged fifth book in the Arrowsmith High Series. Immerse yourself in a world full of self-...

Become the Most Likable Person in the Room: Elevate Your Social Skills Without Changing Who You Are Do you DREAD the awkward silence that follows 'Hey, How Are You? Fed up with swiping through social media, jealous of friends hanging out without you? Ever stumbled through a date, wishing the earth would swallow you whole? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Myth: Social Skills are Only for Extroverts! Fact: Imagine mastering the room's energy, whether you're an introvert or extrovert. This book decodes the secrets to social success for EVERY personality type. Myth: You Need a Large Group of ...

When her parents announce their impending divorce, Natalie can't understand why no one is fighting, or at least mildly upset. Then Zach and Lucy, her two best friends, hook up, leaving her feeling slightly miffed and decidedly awkward. She'd always imagined she would end up with Zach one day - in the version of her life that played out like a TV show, with just the right amount of banter, pining, and meaningful looks. Now everything has changed, and nothing is quite making sense. Until an unexpected romance comes along and shakes things up even further.

Step into a journey of self-discovery and transformation with "Navigating the Self," the essential guide for those on the brink of adulthood. This immersive eBook offers a deeply reflective and practical roadmap for teenagers and young adults striving to forge their identities in a world awash with challenges and opportunities. Embark on a voyage through the teenage psyche in Chapter 1, delving into the mysteries of adolescent transition and the biological underpinnings of behavior. Witness the powerful influence of peers and social media as "The Mirror of Society" illustrates the complex ...