Youth's Books

Reading Program 1999

CHILDREN IN CRISIS, THE MIDDLE EAST: STRUGGLE FOR A HOMELAND

Blackbirch Press, 1997
31 pages
Keith Greenberg
Hardcover/#4914/$14.95

Stirring photographs connect the reader with the struggles and triumphs of Palestinian children and families, while the text brings home the personal and emotional side of today’s news headlines.

Nurturing for Community

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE TEENAGE SOUL: 101 STORIES OF LIFE, LOVE AND LEARNING

Health Communications, 1997
354 pages
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, editors

#4911/$12.95

Thousands of teenagers have found new insight and comfort from this book, a collection of stories from teenagers that covers friendship and love; belief in oneself and others; and tough issues like death, suicide and the loss of love.

TOTALLY PRIVATE & PERSONAL: JOURNALING IDEAS FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN

Free Spirit Publishing, 1996
157 pages
Jessica Wilber
#4968/$8.95

Written by a 14-year-old for girls and young women ages 11-16, this book introduces journaling as a safe haven for exploring feelings and an effective release for both happy and sad times.

Social Action

EARTHWISE AT HOME: A GUIDE TO THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR PLANET

Carolrhoda Books, 1993
48 pages
Linda Lowery and Marybeth Lorbiecki
#4921/$7.95

Packed with information, pictures and colorful graphics, this book offers practical ways children and youth can practice recycling to keep the earth free of pollution. An excellent introduction to environmental concerns.

A WORLD OF KNOWING: A STORY ABOUT THOMAS HOPKINS GALLAUDET

Carolrhoda Books, 1995
64 pages
Andy Russell Bowen
Hardcover/#4976/$5.95

Readers will learn about Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a pioneer in education for the deaf and principal of the U.S.’s first school for the deaf. Mr. Gallaudet developed American Sign Language. He helped his students leave their isolation to enter a world of knowing.

Spiritual Growth

FINDING YOUR REAL I.D.: DEVOTIONS FOR STUDENTS

Harold Shaw Publishers, 1998
107 pages
Annette LaPlaca
#4925/$8.00

For teenagers, this book addresses such issues as self-image, priorities, dating and friendships. Written from a biblical perspective, the book seeks to strengthen trust in and faithfulness to Christ.

Mission Study for Youth

YOUTH STUDY: THE BIBLE:

THE BOOK THAT BRIDGES THE MILLENNIA:

Part I: Origins and Formation

General Board of Global Ministries, 1998
48 pages
John O. Gooch
#2750/$2.75

Young people are encouraged to explore the origins and formation of the Bible through study, discussion and activities. Planning suggestions for group leaders are included.