Be the Star You Are! for TEENS-Simple Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, Learning, and Leading

OVERVIEW:

“We are not created equal. We are something far better. We are unique!” states New York Times best selling author, Cynthia Brian, in her first book of the series, Be the Star You Are!

Tell that to a teen who wants to fit in!

With Be the Star You Are! for TEENS, Cynthia has invited writers of all ages to explore and contribute their thoughts on the challenges faced throughout adolescence.  By teens, for teens, and about teens, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS encourages youth to embrace their individuality while igniting the flame that burns within helping them sparkle and shine.  Each uncomplicated chapter is a gift focused on living, loving, laughing, learning, and leading abundant with a personal true story, a life lesson, an electrifying exercise of implementation, and a quote for reflection.

It’s not easy being a teen in the 21^st century.  Kids communicate more through text and instant messaging than through personal interactions. Although school violence has decreased 25% in the last ten years, teen suicide is up by almost 400%. Bullying, including cyber-bullying, has become the latest rage extreme sport in American schools. More than one third of ninth graders are sexually active, with a growing percentage unsure of their sexual orientation.  Eighty percent of young girls report they are upset about their weight with 15-30% of all kids being obese.  Both boys and girls suffer from poor body images with increasing rates of eating disorders of bulimia and anorexia. The media is saturated with cultural messages focused on fame, money, beauty, and sex without the guidance and role models that help our youth become self-reliant.

More than fifty percent of seventh through tenth graders indicate they use drugs and alcohol and inhalant use among eighth graders increased by 14% in 2007.  Reality television glorifies the wild debauched side of young people.  America is witnessing a growing epidemic of youth helplessness.

Be the Star You Are! for TEENS is a refreshing escape from sermons and rules. Instead the book offers straightforward stories and tools in easy to read short chapters guaranteed to help adolescents survive and thrive in a rapidly changing fast paced world. Parents, teachers, guardians, librarians, advisors, and all those who interact with young people will find this book filled with wit and wisdom for better communication and understanding. Energetic, humorous, informative, and fun, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS, uncovers and discovers the potential and the genius that every youth possesses. 

ABOUT CYNTHIA BRIAN

Cynthia Brian, New York Times best selling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, The Business of Show Business, and Miracle Moments®, is an internationally acclaimed key note speaker, personal growth consultant, host of radio and TV shows, syndicated columnist and life coach. Ms. Brian, specializing in teen self-esteem, has dedicated three decades to helping others achieve their dreams by implementing their unique talents and gifts and has coached many aspiring thespians, writers, speakers, and professionals to success.  Click here

Available 9/9/09.  Published by Morgan James. Proceeds benefit Be the Star You Are!® charity empowering women, families, and youth through improved literacy and positive media. Click here

For more information, to pre-order copies, or book speaking engagements, please contact:

Cynthia Brian

Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3

P. O. Box 376

Moraga, Ca. 94556

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www.bethestaryouare.org

925-377-STAR (7827)