Girls Inc. Presents You're Amazing!: A No-Pressure Gude to Being Your Best Self

by Claire Mysko

Overview

You've heard it all before: Get good grades. Keep your room clean. Wear the right clothes. Try new extracurricular activities. And why don't you have a boyfriend? All these demands can be mind-boggling! What's a girl to do?

Girls Inc. Presents: You're Amazing! is a guide to help you deal with the amount of pressure you endure to be "perfect."

In this fun and enthusiastic, not-your-mother's book, you'll get advice on not-so-easy topics, including how to:

• Deal with stereotypes and cliques
• Figure out the best way to balance school and a social life
• Navigate the crushes and dating world
• Find a place in your family

Packed with guidance from older teens, female role models, and activities from Girls Inc., this fun to read book is truly a guide to being your very best-and happiest-self.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440515682
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	06/01/2008
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Claire Mysko (New York) is the former Assistant director of Communications at Girls Inc. and is a freelance writer and consultant. She has appeared on television shows including 20/20 and Inside Edition, and has written on self esteem issues for publications such as YM, Girls' Life, and PBSKids.org. Ms. Mysko holds a Master's degree in gender studies from New School University.
An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     v
Introduction     vii
Stereotypes and Labels     1
Looks     13
School     25
Friends     37
Crushes, Dating, and Relationships     47
Talents     59
Family     69
Tough Breaks     81
Priorities     93
Stress     103
The Future     125
Resources     143
Index     153
About the Author     163