Books with title Beautiful Shades

When Cassie moves from the tiny town where she has always lived to a suburb of Seattle, she is determined to leave her boring, good-girl existence behind. This is Cassie’s chance to stop being invisible and become the kind of girl who’s worth noticing. Stepping into her new identity turns out to be easier than Cassie could have ever imagined...one moment, one choice, will change everything. Cassie’s new existence both thrills and terrifies her. Swept into a world of illicit parties and social landmines, she sheds her virginity, embraces the numbness she feels from the drugs, and floats through it all, knowing that she is now called beautiful. She ignores the dangers of her fast-paced life…but she can’t sidestep the secrets and the cruelty. Cassie is trapped in a swift downward spiral tinged with violence and abuse, and no one—not even the one person she thought she could trust—can help her now. “Beautiful is stark, disquieting and, quite simply, riveting. Amy Reed is an author to keep on your radar.” --Ellen Hopkins, bestselling author of Crank “A latter-day Go Ask Alice, Beautiful is raw, gritty, and powerful, an intense ice-pick jab to the heart. A stunning debut and a must-read.” --R.A. Nelson, author of Teach Me "In crisp, clean prose Amy Reed places the reader right into the heart and mind and life of a girl who makes the choice to be one of the beautiful ones. Reed gives a disturbing and concise snapshot of what it can be like today for teens struggling with self-identity and peer acceptance when in a heartbeat they follow the 'wrong road.'" --M. Sindy Felin, National Book Award Finalist for Touching Snow

Beautiful is written with the primary focus to encourage self love among our girls that will travel with them for years to come. Clarissa Richard's poetical writing uplifts impressionable young readers while also gently leading them to visualize themselves as being happy, strong, and confident. Each stanza is positive with life reminders of just how good God is. No matter the situation a child may be facing, this book creatively addresses how "Beautiful" we are in God's hands. God is love, and love is "Beautiful".

Beautiful is written with the primary focus to encourage self love among our girls that will travel with them for years to come. Clarissa Richard's poetical writing uplifts impressionable young readers while also gently leading them to visualize themselves as being happy, strong, and confident. Each stanza is positive with life reminders of just how good God is. No matter the situation a child may be facing, this book creatively addresses how "Beautiful" we are in God's hands. God is love, and love is "Beautiful".

High school senior David Tinker is a failed former second-string linebacker, a wannabe rock star, a pothead, a writer, and definitely a smartass. It’s his final semester at North High and he’s beyond ready to be done with school. Wendy, his once-compliant girlfriend, expects too much of him. His ever-shrinking circle of friends is testing his patience, and his insult-slinging father is increasingly impossible to endure. And then there’s the choir director, Mr. Halston, who wields the power of graduation and isn't above a little blackmail. When David’s world suddenly spins out of control, he finds himself searching for the one thing he didn’t know he was missing: hope.Note: This novel, set in 1980, deals with sensitive subjects including depression, homophobia, racism, and sexual abuse. It also contains some mature language.

Beautiful written by Rhonda Calhoun; illustrations by Tricia Ting Lee is a children's story book of God s celebration at the birth of a baby girl. While praying for her soon-to-arrive grandson and newborn granddaughter, Rhonda whispered, Father, what happens in heaven when a baby is born? Images and words suddenly flashed through her mind. Grabbing a pen and paper, she captured the story and Beautiful and Valiant were born.

When thirteen-year-old Cassie moves to a suburb of Seattle, she is determined to leave her boring, good-girl existence behind. She chooses some dangerous new friends and is quickly caught up in their fast-paced world of drugs, sex, secrets, and cruelty. Cassie's new existence both thrills and terrifies her. She embraces the numbness she feels from the drugs, starts sleeping with an older boy, and gets pulled into a twisted friendship triangle that is tinged with violence and abuse. Cassie is trapped in a swift downward spiral, and there's no turning back.

Have you ever criticized yourself because of how you look? Are there parts of your body you do not like? As a mental health professional for children, teens, and adults, many people come in with self-esteem issues and often complain about their flaws. Perhaps a little encouragement is all they need to get them to appreciate and love the skin they are in. Guess what? Each and every one of us were created by God. Although we are not perfect, He is and does not make mistakes! By changing the way we think, we can change how we feel about ourselves and the rest of the world.Beautiful is a positive, wholesome, and inspirational book that promotes healthy self-esteem for children of all ages. It is about loving yourself for the person God created you to be despite the physical flaws you have. It is about self-acceptance and self-worth. Have confidence in yourself, your abilities, and even in the areas that you lack. Most importantly, know that you are special and loved by many but by God the most because He loves you just the way you are."For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well" (Psalms 139:13-14, NKJV).