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Nevis, Minnesota, Summer 1947: Pamela Martin is determined to win Johnny Taylor's heart. In fact, she's so set on him that she lands a summer job at the resort Johnny works at as groundskeeper. When one obstacle after another stand in the way of her summer romance, Pamela wonders if she and Johnny can ever be together. Saddled with responsibilities she never asked for, Marcy Swanson longs for freedom. She seizes every opportunity she can to enjoy adventure. Tyler Jones sweeps Marcy off her feet and introduces her to a dazzling world she never knew existed. But romance and adventure come at a purchase price Marcy isn't sure she can afford. Both girls wonder how love can seem so impossible. They vow to fight for love at all costs, not realizing they are in for the fight of their lives. Will they trust God to make a way for true love? Emily Shannon Omberg has always been fascinated with people. She believes everyone has an important story to tell-their life story. Emily grew up writing stories in the small town of Nevis, Minnesota. As a child, she had her own "story stand" to sell picture books to her community. Emily now writes young adult Christian fiction. Her novels include Reckless Love and Forbidden Love. When she is not writing, Emily works as a physical therapist assistant by day, spends time with her family and friends on weekends, and enjoys God's beautiful outdoors every chance she gets. To learn more, visit Emily's website, Write What You Live, at emilyshannonomberg.com.

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Growing up is hard enough, but as Leigh and her friends are about to discover, things get real when our bodies begin changing! Realizing that their classmates are just as confused about menstruation as they were before their families helped them understand what it's all about, Leigh and her friends - Ada, Lena, and Sandi, form The Period Posse, a group to research, support, and educate their peers about the journey through menstruation. Together, the young change-makers advocate for improved menstrual education in schools, but when they're met with challenges from administration, will they give up championing for other girls to embrace the changes in their bodies and raise awareness, or continue fighting for menstrual equality for all? The Period Posse: Embracing Change and Empowering Others is an inspiring tale of friendship, growth, and the power of young voices to embrace knowledge, break stigmas, and join the movement for positive change!

Jasmine, a fifteen-year-old sophomore in high school, finds herself a victim of cyber bullying on a social networking site. Overcome with feelings of depression and thoughts of suicide, Jasmine takes matters into her own hands and believes to think what these kids are saying are the truth, so she begins to believe she is ugly, fat, and stupid. When she logs in, Jasmine can read threads of comments from girls she thought were her friends. She tries to lose weight, believing she is too fat, by not eating and exercising. Can Jasmine overcome seeing her friends' bullying comments and find her value and self-worth outside of what others say about her?

An exquisite picture book biography of one of the most beloved children's authors of all time, Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Secret Garden.

This beautifully illustrated anthology retells classic folk tales with courageous girls at their centre. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful feminist role models for young readers. Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerising full-colour artwork of award-winning illustrator Khoa Le. A perfect gift for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

This engaging biography tells the story of Florence Nightingale and her contributions during the Crimean War. Written for young readers, it highlights her important reforms in nursing and public health and how she forever changed the way war was conducted in the modern era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An instant New York Times bestseller and legendary YA debut!This dazzling sapphic fantasy inspired by Greek mythology will captivate fans of Circe and The Song of Achilles.Each spring, Ithaca condemns twelve maidens to the noose. This is the price vengeful Poseidon demands for the lives of Queen Penelopes twelve maids, hanged and cast into the depths centuries ago.But when that fate comes for Leto, death is not what she thought it would be. Instead, she wakes on a mysterious island and meets a girl with green eyes and the power to command the sea. A girl named Melantho, who says one more death can stop a thousand.The prince of Ithaca must dieor the tides of fate will drown them all.Sarah Underwood weaves an epic tapestry of lies, love, and tragedy, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Alexandra Bracken, and Rene Ahdieh.

A cocky skater boy. A studious newspaper editor. Enemies can still attract, right? It all started at our small private school, Hidden Shores Academy, on the first day. The new kid was texting as he came down the stairs. His longboard slipped out of his fingers, smacking me right in the face.His first reaction should have been to check if I was okay, but no, his gut instinct told him to check and see how his precious board survived the attack.Of course, he ended up in almost all my classes.No matter what I do, he keeps finding ways to talk to me.But I'm not interested in him. I'm trying to stay focused on my position as head editor of my high school's newspaper.I have dreams to chase. I'm applying for a Journalism scholarship. I don't have time for a know-it-all boy like Justin.Besides, I had a boyfriend before. It didn't end well.The last thing I want is more drama, and I can tell by the smug grin on the skater boy's face that he's full of it.He may be my worst enemy, but there's something about the way he hasn't given up on me that makes me wonder if he's not that bad after all. If you like sweet and wholesome romance, then look no further!

Join Leila in "Confidence Campaign," a heartwarming children's book about facing new challenges with bravery and kindness. On the first day of school, Leila feels nervous about making new friends, but her mom, Ms. D, introduces a special project to build confidence. Each day, they pick a word that promotes self-assurance, and Leila shares it with her classmates. Through bravery and compassion, she befriends a new classmate named Zoey, and together, they discover the joy of supporting one another and spreading positivity. This delightful tale inspires young readers to believe in themselves and be kind, reminding them that they can overcome any obstacle with confidence and friendship.

Sweet Imperfections follows the story of Katie Tayte, a young girl dedicated to her family and her best friend. It is a tale of two young women learning about themselves, growing up, and discovering what it means to sacrifice everything for the sake of another person. When an unexpected tragedy hits, Katie is faced with challenges that change the very fabric of her life. You will find yourself laughing, crying, and yearning for more with each page you turn in this amazing story about friendship, family, love, loss, hope, growth, and strength.

Gawngan had almost got what she wanted. She just had one last obstacle in her way... the Marriage Tree challenge!Set on the Far North Coast of NSW on the coastal lands around present day Ballina and Evan's Head, 'Gawngan and the Marriage Tree' tells the story of Gawngan, a young woman, who desperately wants to be free from an arranged marriage to a bully. The story revolves around the Bundjalung custom that dubay-mir (young women) could have marriages annulled if they successfully climbed a special tree and removed a set number of branches from it.Can Gawngan climb the enormous tree and remove the branches so she can be rid of Dangan forever and be free to marry her childhood sweetheart, Balagaan?The story follows on from events in 'The Magpie and the Snake' a story set in the 1820s that weaves local history and Bundjalung myths together to celebrate the rich culture, practices and lore of the Nyangbal people of Bullinaa.

What are little girls made of?Sugar and laughter with roses and lavenderHair bows and smiles and hugs for milesLove and lessons with heartwarming blessingsWakeups and makeups for dresses and princessesLittle girls need you to let them be true>Elegant illustrations help bring this book to life as young girls embrace the hair styles they wear in different ways. Become excited as you imagine all the creative and beautiful ways you can wear your hair too. No matter the style, no matter the length, your hair is your crown and it is beautiful.

What are little girls made of?Sugar and laughter with roses and lavenderHair bows and smiles and hugs for milesLove and lessons with heartwarming blessingsWakeups and makeups for dresses and princessesLittle girls need you to let them be true>Enjoy the bonds captured in the heartwarming photographs of the author's granddaughters, as she takes you on a journey of the different shades of melanin love. Young girls are reminded to love the skin they are in, love their unique and beautifully shaded skin tone. Everyone's melanin is lovely and you should love it just as much as it loves you.

The intensity of tween fandom collides with the shifting friendship dynamics of middle school as Iris comes to terms with all the ways friendships can be good and bad. Now available in paperback!Pop star Lola Bay is everything to Iris and her best friend, Leeza. Her songs speak right to their souls and they can’t wait to start a Lola Bay fan club when middle school starts. But then mean girls take over the fan club and Leeza seems to be interested in other things.Enter Dana. She’s bold and cool and not afraid to stand up for herself. Plus, she’s a massive Lola Bay fan and knows how to get free merch online. She even has big ideas for getting them to a concert.When some of Dana’s ideas make Iris a little nervous, she pushes the feelings down—Dana seems to know what she’s doing. Only as Dana’s plans get bigger and bigger, Iris feels worse and worse. And then Dana crosses a line that causes trouble for Iris’s whole family.How could someone who is supposed to be a friend do that? And, Iris wonders, how did I let things go this far?

ISIS's genocidal attack on the Yezidi population in northern Iraq in 2014 brought the world's attention to the small faith that numbers less than one million worldwide. That summer ISIS massacred Yezidi men and enslaved women and children. More than one hundred thousand Yezidis were besieged on Sinjar Mountain. The US began airstrikes to roll back ISIS, citing a duty to save the Yezidis, but the genocide is still ongoing. The headlines have moved on but thousands of Yezidi women and children remain in captivity, and many more are still displaced. Sinjar is now free from ISIS but the Yezidi homeland is at the centre of growing tensions amongst the city's liberators, making returning home for the Yezidis almost impossible. The mass abduction of Yezidi women and children is here conveyed with extraordinary intensity in the first-hand reporting of a young journalist who has been based in Iraqi Kurdistan for the past four years, covering the war with ISIS and its impact on the people of the country. Otten tells the story of the ISIS attacks, the mass enslavements of Yezidi women and the fallout from the disaster. She challenges common perceptions of Yezidi female victimhood by focusing on stories of resistance passed down by generations. Yezidi women describe how, in the recent conflict, they followed the tradition of their ancestors who, a century ago during persecutions at the fall of the Ottoman empire, put ash on their faces to make themselves unattractive and try to avoid being raped. Today, over 3,000 Yezidi women and girls remain in the Caliphate where they are bought and sold, and passed between fighters as chattel. But many others have escaped or been released. Otten bases her book on interviews with these survivors, as well as those who smuggled them to safety, painstakingly piecing together their accounts of enslavement. Their deeply moving personal narratives bring alive a human tragedy.