Author Event! Christie Cognevich - "Introverts: Insights and Tips for Teens"

Christie Cognevich, PhD, a local author and member of the staff of the Jefferson Parish Library, will discuss her latest book "Introverts: Insights and Tips for Teenagers.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

Many introverted teenagers feel pressured to exhibit extroverted traits while their vivid inner lives and intelligences are overlooked. Cognevich’s book Introverts: Insights and Tips for Teenagers explores the difficulties introverts may face while also highlighting how they can develop and embrace their unique abilities to find social, academic, and future career success. It addresses a range of common experiences affecting many teenagers and provides practical insight to help readers cultivate their imaginative, thoughtful, sensitive, and quiet strengths.

She will give an overview of some of the book content, including

• Insight into what makes someone an introvert
• Strategies to thrive in an extroverted world
• The truths behind common myths about introverts
• How to maintain energy and find life balance

Cognevich holds a doctoral degree in English literature from Louisiana State University, and she taught literature and writing at the university and high school level for more than a decade. Her scholarly specialties include Romantic and Victorian literature. She also holds an MFA in creative writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

In addition to "Introverts: Insights and Tips for Teenagers," she is the author of the YA non-fiction books Dealing with "Stress: Insights and Tips for Teenagers" (2022) and "Depression: Insights and Tips for Teenagers" (2020).