even though she struggles with her own fears and anxieties

everything about her life—centered around a fundamentalist Christian homeschooling group —is thrown into question

author of the Reign of the Fallen series

the city is colder

Poetry of Presence: An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems Self-Esteem for Teens & Young Adults even though she struggles withPoetry of Presence: An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems is a collection of poetry that provides a refuge of quiet clarity very much needed in today's restless, chaotic world. Every reader will find favorites to share and to return to, again and again. The diverse group of contributing poets includes contemporary favorites such as Wendell Berry, Joy Harjo, Jane Hirshfield, Li Young Lee, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Derek Walcott, as well as poets of the past