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Versions of Me
DISCOVER YOUTH WELLBEING
RESOURCES WITH US.
Versions of Me... (Alex for boys)
Paperback, Hardcover & Kindle Link:
Versions of Me from Amazon
Just Evie... (Evie for girls)
Paperback & Kindle Link:
Just Evie from Amazon
Two Books. Two Perspectives.
One Bridge Across the Teen Years.
Versions of Me (Alex’s story for boys) and Just Evie (Evie’s story for girls) offer a fiction-led mentorship experience connecting today’s teens with the adults who support them. By blending relatable storytelling with actionable self-help tools, these companion volumes tackle post-pandemic pressures - from social media to academic stress - without dry lectures.
Designed for Connection & Dialogue:
Relatable Fiction: Gives teens the words to express complex emotions.
"Let’s Talk About It" Prompts: Low-friction discussion tools for parents and mentors.
Pastoral & Mentor Notes: Evidence-informed strategies for home and the classroom.
Help your teenager move from quiet isolation to lasting confidence.
Whether you are a parent raising both sons and daughters, an educator seeking a complete pastoral toolkit, or a mentor wanting to foster meaningful connection, this dual-volume set provides the language, validation, and practical tools needed to help teenagers move from quiet isolation to lasting confidence.
"Just Evie"
This book is specifically for the girls and follows a very similar format to Versions of Me.
To the world, sixteen-year-old Evie is doing just fine. She posts the right photos, smiles on cue, and carries everyone’s expectations without a word. But behind the curated filters, she is drowning in the noise of a world turned up too loud.
As shifting friendships, an intense new crush, and adult worries push her to a breaking point, Evie can no longer pretend. Raw and deeply honest, Just Evie offers an unfiltered look at modern teen life - and acts as a powerful bridge for parents and teens to start the conversations that matter most.
Download a sample of Just Evie here
From Alex & Evie
Parents.
Help start the conversations that are often hard to begin.
Create a safe space and time, and with active listening, begin to learn more about this emerging young adult.
As the stories unfold, they will explore their own story with you.
Early Praise
"Excellent help for giving permission to adolescents to believe in their values as they navigate their journey! This excerpt alone is very insightful: “ Belonging was not the same as performing. Confidence was not the same as impressing people. Friendship was not loyalty if it disappeared the moment you chose differently.
Coping was not letting yourself be dragged into whatever happened next because saying no felt awkward. Values, he realised, were not only things you claimed to believe.
They were the lines you were willing to draw when there was something to lose socially by drawing them.” Well done John!
Whether you are choosing it for a young reader, recommending it to families, or introducing it in a school or youth setting, Versions of Me is designed to open conversation, deepen emotional understanding, and encourage real growth.
Click here to download a Sample of Versions of Me
Parents - Read about: The Teenage Tightrope
Free bonus book: Across The Bridge
offers practical guidance for parents to navigate teenage years by shifting from control to influence.
Schools Letter
Books may be found on Author Page Amazon or direct.
Contact John Pearson at jebooks2022@gmail.com
About the Author
John spent 16 years leading a youth project in North Yorkshire, working alongside young people in schools, supporting those experiencing homelessness, and walking with individuals navigating identity, relationship, and behavioural challenges. During this time, he studied psychotherapy and began writing as a way to explore his own journey and discover how best to encourage others.
At his core, John has always held a deep desire to guide and support – finding practical ways to bring clarity to complex situations so that people can take simple, meaningful steps forward. Now in his later years, that passion remains as strong as ever, particularly as the need grows. The lingering post-pandemic effects on young people's mental health cannot be ignored, nor can the vital need to help the next generation use the digital landscape as a helpful tool rather than being consumed by it.
John strongly believes that there is immense joy to be found in discovering one’s true identity and purpose. While no journey is without its struggles, when we catch a glimpse of the light pointing the way, our spirits are lifted, and our true potential begins to emerge.
CHANGE YOUR MIND
At Change Your Mind, we believe in empowering young people to take control of their mental health.
We provide resources and support for individuals to learn about themselves and make better choices.
Our community is here to help you discover additional support and provide a safe space to share your experiences. Join us in creating a positive change in your life.
Link: CHANGE YOUR MIND
A Mental Halth website for young people.
A Good Place to Start: START WHERE YOU ARE
This document offers practical advice on creating positive change by adjusting our thinking, daily actions, and relationships in small steps.
The Heroes Quest
Have you ever wondered how it would feel, to fall into a Computer game? Exciting, Scary...
This link takes to a site that may be more than just an adventure game - read the text or listen to the audio. Follow the journey of Sparks as they move through one stage to another - perhaps you can see similarities and useful strategies to get you through your adventure.
Link: THE HEROES QUEST
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