Most of the time, 'gifts' in storybooks turn out to be magical or psychic powers. What I'm proposing is a focus on God-given strengths, like art, athletic ability and so on. This won't exactly be a school SB; nor is it a "be yourself" thread.
"Do? I'll tell you what we'll do! We'll be ready!" Matthias, from Redwall
"Life consists of doing the impossible." Brother Fir, The Heir of Mistmantle
[while trapped in a bucket of popcorn] You know what the worst part is? It's not even butter. We're gonna be destroyed by... ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING! — Blake Bradley, Power Rangers Ninja Storm