The COVID-19 Pandemic has greatly changed and caused interruption in our day to day lives. "What About Girlz, During the Pandemic" is a place where the healing process can begin. A few young ladies boldly share their testimonies of how they have managed and coped with the Pandemic in their daily lives facing their new normal. I pray the young ladies and the women testimonies encourage you, bring hope, and positive change to your life.
Girlz in the Hood is the unsentimental, moving, and surprisingly humorous account of a girl and her ten siblings who grew up in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Mary's mother was a fierce matriarch, a single mom who raised eleven children with the help of welfare checks and a fire arm hidden in her bra. Drugs, guns, and pregnancies were everyday occurrences, but Mary and her siblings took it all in stride, spying on the grown-ups, playing in the streets, and helping to take care of the new babies when they were born. The dubious yet colorful cast of characters that came into their lives (the Jehovah Witnesses, the whores, the addicts, the "fathers"), and the never-ending series of hardships (the jail terms, the knife fights, the mental illness, and homicides), couldn't shake the core of the family. This is the story of Mary, but, even more so, it's the story of her mother, a uniquely strong and extraordinary woman who was able to survive moments of pain and disappointment by laughing at the comedy of human missteps, miscalculations, and downright stupidity. This is also a story about race and of poverty and how, over time, it can wear you down and destroy you, because, although Mary got out okay, her sisters and brothers were not so lucky.
The bestselling author of B-More Careful, Shannon Holmes, delivers Bad Girlz, another wild adventure into the streets. The setting this time is the Badlands, one of the toughest and poorest communities in Philadelphia. Bad Girlz takes you into the mysterious and often dangerous lives of young women who turn to the streets and strip clubs as a means of survival. These are girls who, along the way, suffer bad breaks and find themselves ripe for exploitation by men and women who pretend to be their saviors. Tender and Goldie were taken under wing by Kat, a veteran stripper, who enjoyed the life and the risks she had to take to stay in the mix of the sex trade. Both of these young and beautiful girls had ended up in dire straits and in need of Kat's help in different ways, but ultimately for the same reasons: They lacked the love and support that most of us expect to get at home and in our communities. Where they live, illegal money is often the only money to be made, and the difference between the law and the outlaw is tough to discern. Holmes tells a page-turning story of sex, money, and murder in the name of survival and reveals the many ways that good girls, trying to get by in desperate situations, become Bad Girlz.
The astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for adoption due to enormous family and social pressure in the decades before Roe v. Wade. “It would take a heart of stone not to be moved by the oral histories of these women and by the courage and candor with which they express themselves.” —The Washington Post “A remarkably well-researched and accomplished book.” —The New York Times Book Review “A wrenching, riveting book.” —Chicago Tribune In this deeply moving and myth-shattering work, Ann Fessler brings out into the open for the first time the hidden social history of adoption before Roe v. Wade - and its lasting legacy. An adoptee who was herself surrendered during those years and recently made contact with her mother, Ann Fessler brilliantly brings to life the voices of more than a hundred women, as well as the spirit of those times, allowing the women to tell their stories in gripping and intimate detail.
What does the women you’ll be tomorrow want you to know today? Show Up for Your Life by gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader Chrystal Evans Hurst will help young women ages 13 and up stop worrying about the small stuff and start embracing who they are in God’s eyes. From Chrystal Evans Hurst, popular author of the adult title She’s Still There, comes Show Up for Your Life, a book that empowers young women to appreciate their divinely created uniqueness instead of comparing themselves to others. Show Up for Your Life helps young women ages 13 and up: Remember all the positives in their life now and not get stuck in anxiety over the future Recognize their unique, God-given gifts Deal with distractions that throw them off course from God’s plan for them Stop comparing themselves to others Chrystal shares her own stories that will inspire young women to stop worrying—whether it’s about how to dress, who they hang with, or any of the other daily ups and downs of life—and face every day with an attitude of mindfulness and gratitude. Inside Show Up for Your Life, readers will love: Chrystal’s conversational tone, honesty, and humble wisdom The interactive sections at the end of each chapter that summarize what you should remember, pose questions to encourage reflection, provide a responsive activity to do individually, and provide Scripture verses to guide growth
“I used to be a lesbian.” In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness. Jackie grew up fatherless and experienced gender confusion. She embraced masculinity and homosexuality with every fiber of her being. She knew that Christians had a lot to say about all of the above. But was she supposed to change herself? How was she supposed to stop loving women, when homosexuality felt more natural to her than heterosexuality ever could? At age nineteen, Jackie came face-to-face with what it meant to be made new. And not in a church, or through contact with Christians. God broke in and turned her heart toward Him right in her own bedroom in light of His gospel. Read in order to understand. Read in order to hope. Or read in order, like Jackie, to be made new.
Kaz Cooke, best-selling author of Girl Stuff for teens, expertly adapts her advice for younger audiences, addressing the unique challenges faced by tweens navigating early adolescence. Thoughtfully answering key questions like Should I use pads or tampons?, What can I do about pimples?, and How do I deal with someone who is mean to me?, Girl Stuff 8-12 offers a blend of humour, expert advice, and relatable content to guide girls through the thrilling yet challenging journey of early adolescence. Here's everything you need to know about being a pre-teen, including: Girl Stuff 8–12 fits under your pillow and is written with the help of medical and other experts. PS: This book is for girls aged 8 to 12. Girls 12+ need Girl Stuff 13+: Your Full-on Guide to the Teen Years. --------------------------- 'A good general resource for those on the cusp or in the early throes of adolescence.' BOOKS AND PUBLISHING 'A humorous (but still respectful) approach to puberty.' SEX-ED RESCUE 'A fun-filled book about being a girl.' STUFF NZ
The seventh book in The Good Girlz series from national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley She’s in the spotlight . . . The Good Girlz have always known their girlfriend Camille is a gifted dancer. But when she wins the Search for a Star talent competition, it’s her incredible singing voice that blows them away—why didn’t she tell them she could sing like Beyoncé and Ciara rolled into one? And when Camille lands a spot in rap superstar Sisco’s new music video, Jasmine, Angel, and Alexis discover yet another side to their friend—total diva! Will it get too hot too soon? With her new hair weave, trendy clothes, and too-cool attitude, Camille is working everyone’s nerves, even her boyfriend Xavier’s. But when a photo of Camille and Sisco causes a tabloid scandal, the wannabe starlet gets a taste of unwanted fame. Meanwhile Alexis, upset over her wealthy parents’ divorce, suddenly disappears. . . . With more than enough drama to go around, what will it take to bring the girlfriends together and keep Camille grounded while reaching for the stars?
From the boroughs of New York, to the beaches of San Francisco, girls hail from all walks of life to sport the violet blazer, pink beret, and coveted, 'Galstanberry Girl', title... Galstanberry Girls Academy, flanked by a magnificent rose garden and horse stables, rises up from the horizon like a French chateau with interconnected balustrades and high-spiraling turrets that seemed to touch the clouds. It was established in 1937 by Mr. Charles Jefferson Galstanberry, an earnest gentleman that believed a male to be the only proper heir to his vast family fortune. However, when devastation befalls Mr. Galstanberry's family, he is challenged to re-evaluate his beliefs and create a course that would change his life, and those of others, forever. Decades later, Galstanberry has become the envy of girls around the world. And in one transformative year, five dynamic girls from different cities, socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicities receive the coveted Galstanberry acceptance letter. On one unforgettable day-- Sunday, August 29--these five girls leave lasting impressions on family and friends before departing for Connecticut to attend Galstanberry's Orientation on Monday."
Welcome to the tween years!Tween girls (anywhere from 9 to 13 years of age) are beginning to think of themselves, their friends, even God in different ways. They are asking questions like:What's unique about me?What's happening to my body?How do I handle my emotions?Who are my friends?What about technology?How can I know God?The Treasured Journal is designed to help girls think about these questions and to create opportunities for meaningful conversations between moms and daughters. Each topic (identity, body, emotions, friendships, technology, faith) has five days of things to think about, talk about, doodle, and do (plus things for moms to do, too).Moms and daughters can take this journey of discovery together, and both will walk away with new tools for life, a deeper connection, and along the way, discover just how treasured every daughter is.The Treasured Journal can be used by itself or with the companion study, Treasured: A 6 Session Experience for Moms and Tween Daughters. It is for moms and daughters, or small groups of moms and daughters.Treasured is a collaboration between Courtney DeFeo and Parent Cue. To find out more, visit TreasuredStudy.com or TheParentCue.org.
