Teen Identity

Who are you? You're probably trying to figure that out! If you're feeling overwhelmed, use this devotional to fix your identity on an unshakable foundation and live with Christ-centered confidence.

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 ...

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.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what comes next, university, work, apprenticeships, or something else entirely, this book is your guide to figuring it out with curiosity, confidence and clarity. Whether you're a student facing these choices yourself or a parent looking to support someone through them, this book offers the tools and language to help navigate the journey together. This practical, story-driven guide helps you navigate life after school through two powerful perspectives, the Octopus, who learns by doing, and the Chameleon, who learns by observing.

Quinn Roberts is a 16-year-old smart aleck and Hollywood hopeful whose only worry used to be writing convincing dialogue for the movies he made with his sister, Annabeth. Of course, that was all before - before Quinn stopped going to school, before his mom started sleeping on the sofa...and before Annabeth was killed in a car accident.

Anna, a total theater kid, is less pretty and popular than her lookalike twin, Katie, but she doesn't let that get her down. She has two goals for junior year: she wants to become a major player in her high school's drama department, and she wants her best friend to become her boyfriend. And then an accident changes everything. She's sidelined from acting, and she seems to be losing the guy she's crushing on. What's more, this whack dude from her past--someone she'd like to keep her distance from--keeps trying to reconnect. Anna may have to rethink the role of "Anna." Maybe it's time she ...

Explore the world of therianthropy with this comprehensive guide for new therians and their parents. Living with a connection to an animal soul in the human world can be confusing, especially for those new to the concept of therianthropy. Whether you’re a Therian seeking to understand your identity or a parent wanting to comprehend what your child is experiencing, this book is your essential guide to uncovering the true meaning of being a Therian. Drawing from personal experience, "I’m Therian, So What Know?

Is the man in charge of Eden’s resistance a traitor? An off-world army led by the malevolent Black Lord is crushing Eden's farmers, burning their fields, and destroying their villages. Eden's people are pacifists, but if they don't resist the invaders, they will be forced to grow the cash crop the Black Lord is selling across the galaxy. Fiercely independent teen Karoline wants to join the resistance. Her father was its bold, inspiring leader, who died fighting for Eden’s freedom. Defying the enemy is Karoline’s birthright. Her destiny. But after her father’s death, another man took...

"What constructs in your life must you unlearn to support inclusivity and respect for all?" This is a question that artist, actor, and activist Chella Man wrestles with in this powerful and honest essay. A story of coping and resilience, Chella journeys through his experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color, and shows us that identity lies on a continuum - a beautiful, messy, and ever-evolving road of exploration.

In the second book of the Queer History Project, The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World, author Lee Wind uses historical evidence and primary sources—poetry, ancient burial sites, firsthand accounts, and news stories—to explore gender roles and identities.

What does the Bible really say about identity and gender, dating and sex? Are its teachings out of date and repressive? Or are they the way to joy and contentment? Long-time youth worker Jennifer Kvamme knows teens are grappling with these questions. In this book she helps listeners cut through the cultural confusion to look at the whole story of God’s love for us to give listeners an essential backdrop for the Bible’s teachings on sexuality.

The story of Cara and her love for two rockers, Tyr and Declan. Cara I never meant to fall in love with rockers at all, so twice, no. To begin with, I met Tyr at sixteen. I’d be seventeen on the November cusp, just couldn’t wait until I was eighteen for my freedom. Needed out from under the rents. The last thing I’ll needed once I was free to tie myself down to someone else. I’m leaving before I’m 18. I’ve got the grades, I’m graduating early, and I’ve got my full scholarship. I will live my life. So why did the rock gods send me Tyr? And then Declan? And then Tyr again? D*...

Los personajes de esta novela no son exactamente estereotipos. Nina, la abuela, no es la típica anciana dulce y cariñosa; a Claudia, la hermana, le gusta el futbol y tiene la rudeza de la que carece Eduardo, el protagonista, o ¿deberíamos decir la protagonista? Sí, Eduardo sabe que es una mujer en un cuerpo de hombre, así que escoge un nombre propio con el que sí se reconoce: Victoria. Esto y todo lo que le sucede es lo que le platica a su diario, que se ha convertido en un personaje más de esta historia.

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 ...

How do I make it big on social media? What is my story - and who is my audience? What content should I post to achieve #success? How do I go viral...or how long will it take me to get noticed? Selfie Made is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating a digital identity, finding an audience, and building a powerful brand - your own! - on the Internet.

★ 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 ...

When a prank goes terribly wrong, Mark loses his twin brother. If losing half of him wasn't enough, he learns Thomas has a secret. And now Mark is the target of some very bad people, who think he's Thomas. It's a case of mistaken identity. How will Mark get out of this mess? Will the ghost of his dead brother help him or make more trouble? Will Mark be the victim of another prank gone bad?

Xing Li is what some Chinese people call a banana—yellow on the outside and white on the inside. Although born and raised in London, she never feels like she fits in. When her mother dies, she moves with her older brother to live with venomous Grandma, strange Uncle Ho, and Hollywood actress Auntie Mei. Her only friend is Jay—a mixed raced Jamaican boy with a passion for classical music. Then Xing Li's life takes an even harsher turn: the school bullying escalates and her uncle requests she assist him in an unthinkable favor.

Cameron Smith attends an elite boarding school and has just been accepted to Princeton University alongside his beautiful girlfriend, Claire. Life for Cameron would be perfect, except that Cameron Smith is actually Skip O'Rourke, and Skip O'Rourke ran away from his grifter family four years ago...along with $100,000 of their "earnings" (because starting a new life is not cheap). But when his uncle Wonderful tracks him down, Skip's given an ultimatum: Come back to the family for one last con, or say good-bye to life as Cameron.

Forced to return home to the Crown Island of Keveland, to raise the alarm about the threat of an invasion from the Rendimarians, Princess Summer will find herself facing greater challenges than she ever expected.