religious life

Presents sections of Rachel Scott's diaries, showing her devotion to Christ and struggles as a deeply religious teen, as well as narration and reflection by the parents of this student who was killed in the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.

An illustrated overview of the historical relationship between religion and migration to America, covering the experiences of such religious groups as the Puritans, Mennonites, Catholics, Jews, and groups from the Middle Eastand Asia. Also includes a chronology and a selected bibliography.

Describes the existence of slavery around the world today and what teenagers can do to fight against it, with an examination of incidents in the lives of leaders and slaves that have inspired the teenage author.

A history and description of the bat mitzvah, the ceremony in which a Jewish girl marks her transition to adulthood.

Recounts the Olympic gymnast's life, her training, and experiences since winning four medals at the Beijing Olympics.

Presents a collection of essays and poems that represent the experiences of growing up Muslim and female in the United States speaking out on topics including the hijab--the traditional headscarf--relationships, sex and sexuality, activism, spirituality, and more.

Explores the impact religious colleges are having on American society, focusing on the experiences of a handful of students attending Brigham Young University while preparing for careers in public service.

Explores the history of Latino heritage and traces the experiences of Latino Americans as a whole. Examines how this people has maintained elements of its culture even when moving to the United States and includes color photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.

The author draws on personal conversations with young Christians, Jews, and Muslims and discusses topics such as peer pressure, dating, gender roles, and worship in relation to their particular religious beliefs.

Contains fifty-five real-life stories written by and for young women that provide insights on first love, jobs, best friends, heartbreak, hope, innocence, and the real world.