Christie Cognevich is a writer from New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a PhD in English literature from Louisiana State University and an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She taught literature, composition, and creative writing at the high school and university level for over a decade and now works in library services. She is the author of Depression: Insights and Tips for Teenagers and Dealing with Stress: Insights and Tips for Teenagers. She can be found online at christiecognevich.com.
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Written in clear-cut yet scientific terms, Introverts by Christie Cognevich is an eye-opening resource I desperately wish Id had as a teen. I thought I knew what being an introvert meant, but this book peeled back all the stereotypes and assumptions and revealed the many ways being an introvert not only affects but enhances my daily life. Ive never felt more empowered or at peace with being an introvert than I have since reading this book.
— Madeline Claire Franklin, author of The Wilderness of Girls
Christie Cognevichs thoughtful exploration of introversion is personal, compassionate, and expansive. Using a beautiful balance of anecdotal experiences and concrete information, Introverts fosters understanding and celebration of introversion, and ultimately shows a path forward for the most important thing of all—ease and peace with oneself.
— Corey Ann Haydu, author of Lawless Spaces and Eventown
This approachable, wide-ranging installment in the Empowering You series presents information and advice about introversion in three sections: basics of introversion, being introverted in an extroverted society, and the pathways to introverted happiness. After defining introversion and exploring how it shapes our relationships, interests, and interactions, Cognevich describes testing and measurement methods and offers a holistic discussion of introversion, including nature versus nurture, motivations, and personality choices. She offers insight on how introverts relate to societal ideals about interactions, ways they form and maintain relationships, and how they prioritize their energy.Throughout, she is sure to emphasize that introversion isn’t a disorder or better or worse than extroversion, and in part 3, she offers advice on developing effective communication and relationship skills that play to introverted personality traits. Quotes from people who identify as introverted close each chapter and offer personal insights into some issues and experiences introverts can face. Containing robust source notes, this will be a useful volume for psychology projects in the school or public library setting.
— Booklist
Christie Cognevich has created a thoroughly researched resource for introverted teens that is as validating as it is compelling. Packed with information, this book will be a beacon to the more introverted among us.
— Ginger Johnson, author of The Splintered Light and The Other Side of Luck