Growing up in an orphanage in Atlanta does not come with many opportunities unless you get adopted. Myra tries her best to live her life as a normal teenager desperately trying to hide the fact she has no parents in her life. The only person she could trust is her friend Nelly who has high hopes for Myra. When Myra's hope meter is draining, Nelly tries to bring it back up by offering her best friend a website that could help you find anyone. Myra takes new risks and ends up falling in the deep end of the water hoping she'll come back up. Will her plan to find her real mother and still love the one that took her out of her misery work or will she drown in her pool of complete chaos?

"Lizzy and the Light Below" gives mothers a beautiful tool for explaining and celebrating their daughters' first menstruation. Going beyond the important message that menstruation is a natural process and a sign of good health and fertility, this story tells how a girl named Lizzy--who has just had her first period--accidentally journeys to a friendly otherworld where she learns that human culture originated from the earliest women's understanding of their menstruation--from their simple mathematics of counting the moon's phases to their development of the earliest religious beliefs and practices, and more. Her otherworld guide, Luciela, The Keeper of the Light Below, tells her that, now that she is a Changing Girl, her resepectful attention to her body, feelings, and thoughts during menstruation can be a way for her to stay true to her dreams, revitalize her relationships, and renew the world. The book is written to be read aloud, but could be given to a girl to read alone. To provide mothers with background for the book's historical and anthropological claims, the third edition includes an introduction that condenses a part of the author's doctoral studies.

There's a lot that comes with being a teenager and dealing with all the stuff thrown at you. You have to navigate friendships, school, parents, your hopes and dreams for the future, and learning about yourself. When you throw trying to live for God into the mix, it takes everything to another level Whew Well, despite the challenges of life, you can follow God's word, embrace your identity as His child, stand out of the crowd, and let your light shine. After all, you are a Destined D.I.V.A. This is your book. You may use it as part of a Destined D.I.V.A. group or you may use it all by yourself. It's designed to help you read more of the bible, learn more about God, and learn more about yourself. You'll read it, write in it, and hopefully share some of what's inside with your friends. And the good thing is you can always revisit the information inside of it. Visit The Destined D.I.V.A. website at www.thedestineddivas.com. There's a virtual hangout just for you

"Life of A Teenager" This book is to enlighten our youth, parents, family and friends of how having a good relationship of listening with our children, our youth will enhance family respect and values. To all of my little seeds that are maturing into the pebbles of life. I extend my wisdom, thoughts and prayers for teens and parents around the world to unite as family in growth and peace Above all my.....LOVE

The Destined D.I.V.A. Leader's Guide integrates practical life skills, group accountability, and biblical truths to help young women make positive decisions that are aligned with their identity as children of God. Teen girls are empowered through God's Word to stand out of the crowd, embrace their identity of disciples of Christ, and walk in God's love to let their light shine. The Destined D.I.V.A. lifestyle system teaches practical life skills rooted in God's Word on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, sexuality, anger management, goal setting, leadership, and more This interactive, ready-to-use curriculum is complete with 25 sessions that include scripture references, group discussions prompts, fun activities, and suggested prayers. With this system, leaders will encourage teen girls to grow in their spiritual identity as children of God. Learn more about The Destined D.I.V.A. Lifestyle System at www.thedestineddivas.com.

Klarner writes with honesty about her own struggles with shyness and social anxiety disorder. She encourages readers to break free from fears and inhibitions and to trust in God and His everlasting love and support.

This is the story of friendship and acceptance and follows two middle-school girls, one who lives with her mother in a nice home and the other who lives in a homeless shelter. The story follows the journey these girls take as they build their friendship and promotes the values of caring, generosity, and compassion for those who are less fortunate.