One Hundred Wisdom Stories from Around the World
Author: Margaret Silf
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press

This is a series of stories that can be used to illustrate important ideas, and to generate conversations.

The Healing Oasis: Guided Meditations
Author: Sharon Moon
Publisher: United Church Publishing House

This contains a series of guided meditations. I have found that youth crave moments of deep peace, these meditations provide a time out from life and a time in with God.

Out of the Ordinary
Author: Joyce Rupp
Publisher: Ave Maria Press

This book contains a series of prayers and poems. Another opportunity to take a moment with God, and a great way to teach youth about reflection.

Everyday Psalms
Author: James Taylor
Publisher: Wood Lake Book

This book contains the psalms in contemporary language. A powerful tool for exploring the bible in language youth can connect with.

Oh The Places You’ll Go
Author: Dr Seuss
Publisher: Random House

This book looks at life after youth, and can be used as a transition gift for youth leaving highschool and off to university. It contains truths about life, never crafted so perfectly!