The best way to understand confidence is to see it in action. That’s why Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, and JillEllyn Riley, bestselling authors of The Confidence Code for Girls have collected 30 true stories of real girls, pursuing their passions, struggling and stumbling, but along the way figuring out how to build their own special brand of confidence. From Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan, these girls took risks, doubted themselves, and sometimes failed. But they also hung in there when things got hard. Along the way they discovered what matters to them: everything from protesting contaminated water to championing inclusive books to the accessibility of girls’ basketball shoes, and so much more.
Packed with photos, graphic novel strips, and engaging interviews, Living the Confidence Code proves that no matter who you are, or how old you are, nothing is out of reach when you decide to try. Join this growing global community of powerful girls and imagine — what would you like to do, once you tap into your confidence? How will you write your story?
"The featured girls are diverse in ethnicity, national origin, ability, socio-economic status, and religious beliefs as well as in their accomplishments.... Handling many subjects, from gender inequality in Nepal to disability access in sports, the stories offer efficient synopses of each girl’s journey. Each also emphasizes that success is not linear and that failure is a normal part of the process. The last chapter is blank, inviting readers to write their own stories. A high-interest, empowering read." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
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Author | Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, JillEllyn Riley |
ISBN | 0062954113 |
Publication Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Language | English |