1.) Children as Volunteers: Preparing for Community Service By: Susan J. Ellis, Anne Weisbord, Katherine H. Noyes. Brief Excerpt from "Prepare Organizations"

Although we know the benefits of working with children as volunteers, we recognize that there are always concerns among administrators and staff members to whom this may be a new concept. It is best to address these worries, try to find solutions wherever possible and weigh the pros and cons of the seemingly unsolvable ones. This book highlights welcoming children into any type of volunteer setting and offers strategies for actively engaging them. Pointers on ways to enable agencies and communities to increase their comfort level when working with children in volunteer settings. This book is great for Leaders of volunteer programs and teachers/leaders of children.

2.) Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things by Kelly Curtis. Product Description:

Offering indispensable advice to anyone seeking to integrate empowerment into their youth work, this guide demonstrates how youth leaders, teachers, peer program advisors, adults who work with teens and adolescents, and any professional organization with a youth focus can foster leadership qualities in youth. Motivating examples are combined with activities, and reproducible self-assessment checklists to aid individuals and groups in evaluating their strengths and weaknesses in their efforts to empower youth. The tips included can be used in one-on-one situations, in groups, and in structured programs, and have been tested in varied circumstances, including youth programs, communities, classrooms, and faith-based organizations. The introduction outlines the Developmental Assets® framework, and the four empowerment assets are discussed in detail. The importance of being valued by community, treating youth as a valued resource, service to others, and ensuring safety are examined, and ideas for cultivating an environment conducive to empowerment are also discussed.

3.) The Success Principles for Teens: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield , Kent Healy, 2008. Product Description:

The Success Principles for Teens is your road map whether your goal is to become a better student or athlete; start a business, make millions of dollars, or simply find guidance and direction. The principles in this book always work, if you work the principles. This is not merely a collection of 'good ideas.' This book includes 23 of the most important success strategies used by thousands of exceptional young people throughout history. With the right tools, anyone can be successful. This book will give you the courage and the heart to get started and get ahead.

4.) Young, Gifted and Doing It: 52 Power Moves for Teens by Cassandra Mack. Product Description:

Motivating a new generation of teens with tips, steps and strategies for successful living. Young, Gifted and Doing It offers teenagers 52 simple ways to develop their unlimited potential and position themselves for lifelong success. In an upbeat and candid voice, Young, Gifted and Doing It provides teens with tips to: boost their self-esteem, make wise choices, connect with positive people, set goals, develop better time management and money management habits, rise above adversity and so much more. Also included are: a success action planner, a teen resource guide and tips for parents, teachers and youth service providers who are committed to helping teens walk the path of success.

5.) Cool, Confident, and Strong: 52 Power Moves for Girls