HERO:
THE BOY WHOSE DREAMS INSPIRED TRIUMPH
Martin enters 4th grade excited about the new school year. He learns from talks with his mom what self-esteem means to help him with his academic struggle with math and an unforeseen big challenge he will experience. Read to learn how Martin handles his big challenge involving bullying and how a classroom friend helps him cope.
Light & Salt
Light & Salt 21 Day devotional provides 21 strategies on how to experience and live a more fulfilling life walking by faith. The goal of the Christian is not to get to heaven. Jesus accomplished that for us by His death and resurrection. We receive eternal life and reservation in heaven the moment we believe and confess Jesus Christ. The life and purpose of the Christian is to fulfill their role and responsibility to be light and salt. Read to learn 21 practical ways you can demonstrate being light and salt walking by faith.
OUT OF DARKNESS:
A JOURNEY INTO THE MARVELOUS LIGHT
Out of Darkness: A Journey into the Marvelous Light is an insightful resource providing biblical references from both the Old and New Testament books of the bible intended to enlighten and encourage growth in the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
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GRACE:
EMPOWERMENT FOR THE
WOMAN OF GOD
A 31 day devotional revealing insights shared from the life of the Proverbs 31 Woman to encourage the woman of God in her God-ordained purpose to live, thrive, and triumph in all aspects of her life single or married, at home, in the workplace, and the community.
Insights, information, and inspiration to inform, arm, and empower educators in their role to empower youth within the classroom to consistently demonstrate a greater display of self-efficacy and personal accountability towards excelling academically.
APPLES OF GRACE: 31
DAYS OF INSPIRATION FOR
THE EDUCATOR
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ADVENTURES IN SPACE WITH CAPTAIN YOLK
(Children’s Book)
Did you know there is a dwarf planet called Haumea that only receives four hours of sunlight?
Fun facts like these can be discovered by reading this fascinating adventure co-authored and co-illustrated by middle school educator Cortland Jones and a group of his book club students. Your child will learn about the planets of our solar system as they follow the space travel adventures of Captain Yolk and his sidekick Dill Pickle. A great read for you and your child together.
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RED YELLOW GREEN: INSIGHTS ON DATING FOR TEENS
Red Yellow Green is a young adult's perspective on the subject of teen dating. It provides insights for youth ages 12-18 to stop, think, and proceed with caution in navigating the real-world challenges associated with dating.
Isaiah Christian Jones shares insights he's received from his personal experiences, as well as, from observing his peers, along with conversations with his parents to encourage youth to engage in talks with their parents about dating and to think critically about their decision making and problem-solving in the dating process.
ABOUT ISAIAH
Isaiah Christian Jones is the only son to Felicia Jones Miller and Cortland Jones. He is a high school senior at La Plata High School, Class of 2020, in La Plata, Maryland. Isaiah has future aspirations that include service in the United States Navy, attending Bowie State University, and pursuing a degree and career as a Professional Counselor. Isaiah also expresses interest in coaching youth in basketball and his favorite player is Lebron James.
He also has expressed interest in activities and career fields involving being a sports analyst for basketball, being a writer, realtor, and car mechanic.
RED YELLOW GREEN: INSIGHTS ON DATING FOR TEENS (PARENT EDITION)
Do you find it difficult to think about, let alone, how to begin having the conversation with your teenager about the subject of dating? The Parent Edition of Red Yellow Green was written to help parents think about ways to create open lines of communication with their children to breach difficult topics like sex, dating, etc.
Author Cortland Jones, along with his son, Isaiah Christian Jones, share insights from their personal experiences to encourage parent-child communication with the hope of empowering families in discussing difficult topics associated with dating and talking with your teenage child.
ABOUT CORTLAND
Cortland Jones is a 28-year veteran educator of the Prince George's County Public Schools system with 10 years served outside of the classroom as a Peer Mediation Coordinator on the middle and high school level that included conversations with teens and parents on the subject of teen dating and challenges associated with adolescent peer relationships.
A parent of two older adolescent children, ages 18 and 19, Cortland is also a published author and entrepreneur. He currently facilitates workshops for youth as aspiring authors and on learning to T.H.R.I.V.E. in being positive contributors to self, home, school, and community. He has also established a partnership with the Howard County Arts Council teaching youth about cartooning and professional book publishing.