by Beatrice Gormley

Adara has always longed to do the thing that well-brought-up girls of her time are not supposed to do. She wants to learn to read and write — like men. And she wants the freedom to travel — like men — outside the boundaries of her sheltered life.

CLARE AND FRANCIS
Winner of the 2004 Theologos Award for Best Children's Book from the Association of Theological Booksellers

by Guido Visconti & Bimba Landmann

Here the story of Clare and Francis is told in simple words and illustrated through striking images adorned with gold. This inspiring book will bring the tale of Assisi's two great saints to life for young readers everywhere.

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A collection of stories, prayers, and songs written for children using inclusive language.

"These stories empower girls and boys to say 'Yes! I'm created in the image of the living God!...Parents, pastors, teachers, and anyone who loves God and children need this imaginative and faithful resources." — Rev. Trish Holland, Associate Pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas

GOOD NEWS ABOUT INJUSTICE — YOUTH EDITION
A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World

by Gary A. Haugen

This special youth edition of Good News About Injustice is designed to help youth groups understand what is happening around the world, with practical ideas for teens and youth workers to exert influence and bring about change. You and your youth group can become an instrument to bring hope in a hurting world.

Marcus, a nine-year-old African-American boy living in Alabama in the sixties, learns the true meaning of valentines as he is faced with whether or not to forgive his classmates and others who have hurt him and his family. His wise grandmother tells him the true story of St. Valentine, who lived out his faith by loving others with the love of Christ and who was persecuted and put to death by the Roman government. Ages 4-8.

Each devotional contains 50 familiar stories of the women and men in the Bible told with warmth and emotion and encourages mother and child to discuss the process of growing up and learning to follow God every day. Ages 4-7.

MIRROR, MIRROR
Reflections on Who You Are and Who You'll Become

by Kara Powell and Kendall Payne

This book helps explain where body-image problems come. It then gives girls a healthy biblical perspective on physical appearance, concluding that the only real way for girls to experience lasting acceptance of their bodies is to look at how God has created them and how he intends for them to love others and themselves. Includes a section on leadership and leadership qualities.

On March 1, 1893, Princess Ka'iulani, the seventeen-year-old crown princess of Hawaii, stepped onto the pier at New York City. She was greeted by a crowd of reporters and onlookers who knew that, in many ways, she stood at a crossroads in history. Fully aware of the significance of her visit, she prayed that she could help persuade the American government to return her beautiful islands to the Hawaiian people.

Youth ministry is about changing the lives of youth and empowering young heroes to change their world. In this book Efrem Smith provides a model for ministry that addresses all the needs of youth -- body, soul and spirit. Smith urges youth ministers to envision the ways young people can change the world and calls Christians to rise above ageism. He also addresses "sexism" in the church and encourages ministers and mentors to empower girls to live out their callings and become leaders.

Secret Powers for Girls Video Devotionals contains in-depth profiles of five Christ-following girls facing the real world — the real world's challenges, stresses and conflicts.  The 25-minute video provides great inspiration to teenage girls and includes a 32-page Leader's Guide.

Secret Power for Girls hits the huge questions of self-esteem from a biblical perspective. Issues including rebellion, music, sex, and drugs are addressed — as well as the notion that all people are gifted by God and that humans find the most fulfillment and happiness in life by using their gifts for God's glory.

by Annie E. J. Thorp

With vibrant pictures and captivating prose, this children's book shares the story of Rosemary Jensen, the retiring executive director of Bible Study Fellowship. From preaching to her sisters as a young girl, to serving as a missionary in Africa, to leading a worldwide Bible study fellowship, Rosemary is a vivid example of a woman following Gods call throughout her life.