Author: Laura Bates
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 150116919X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"They" told you that you need to be thin and beautiful; warned you that if you try to be strong, or take control, you'll be shrill, bossy, a ballbreaker. Well, screw that. Bates is here to expose the truth about the pressures surrounding body image, the trials of social media, and all the other lies society has told us. The result is no-nonsense advice on sex, social media, mental health, and sexism that young women face in their everyday life.
Girl Mans Up
Author: M-E Girard
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062404199
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Lambda Literary Award Winner! “Pen is an inspiration to anyone who’s struggled to be understood, and a vital addition to the growing world of genderqueer protagonists.” —New York Times Book Review All Pen wants is to be the kind of girl she’s always been. So why does everyone have a problem with it? They think the way she looks and acts means she’s trying to be a boy—that she should quit trying to be something she’s not. If she dresses like a girl, and does what her folks want, it will show respect. If she takes orders and does what her friend Colby wants, it will show her loyalty. But respect and loyalty, Pen discovers, are empty words. Old-world parents, disintegrating friendships, and strong feelings for other girls drive Pen to see the truth—that in order to be who she truly wants to be, she’ll have to man up. M. E. Girard’s Girl Mans Up is perfect for fans of Meredith Russo, Becky Albertalli, Alex Sanchez, and Jaye Robin Brown! Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2016 * Children’s Book Council Books Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Coming-of-Age Novel of 2016 and Best Teen Book of 2016 with Unforgettable Protagonists * Publishers Weekly Fall 2016 Flying Starts * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062404199
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Lambda Literary Award Winner! “Pen is an inspiration to anyone who’s struggled to be understood, and a vital addition to the growing world of genderqueer protagonists.” —New York Times Book Review All Pen wants is to be the kind of girl she’s always been. So why does everyone have a problem with it? They think the way she looks and acts means she’s trying to be a boy—that she should quit trying to be something she’s not. If she dresses like a girl, and does what her folks want, it will show respect. If she takes orders and does what her friend Colby wants, it will show her loyalty. But respect and loyalty, Pen discovers, are empty words. Old-world parents, disintegrating friendships, and strong feelings for other girls drive Pen to see the truth—that in order to be who she truly wants to be, she’ll have to man up. M. E. Girard’s Girl Mans Up is perfect for fans of Meredith Russo, Becky Albertalli, Alex Sanchez, and Jaye Robin Brown! Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2016 * Children’s Book Council Books Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Coming-of-Age Novel of 2016 and Best Teen Book of 2016 with Unforgettable Protagonists * Publishers Weekly Fall 2016 Flying Starts * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist
Girl to Girl
Author: Sarah O'Leary Burningham
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452116253
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
“A solid and sound coaching manual for preteen girls starting or approaching puberty.” —School Library Journal Let’s face it, being a girl isn’t easy, and growing up can be confusing without a confidante to help. Meet Sarah O’Leary Burningham, a real-life big sister here to talk you through some of life’s biggest moments, like: Finding a bra Getting your period Picking out glasses and braces Dealing with body odor and shaving Caring for your skin (and handling pimples!). Creating healthy habits And so much more Filled with letters and testimonials from girls just like you, confidence-boosting advice from experts, and myth-busting sidebars that give you the real scoop, this book is just what you need to naviage the preteen years. Endorsed by doctors and experts: “What a marvelous book for girls 8-12 years old. This accurate, reassuring, and clearly written guide is one of the best presents that we can give to the young girls in our lives—especially in an era where they read so much misinformation on the Internet.” —Judy Norsigian, Executive Director, Our Bodies Ourselves “A desperately needed guide for girls ages 8-12, who have long needed an age-appropriate, visually interesting, and emotionally accessible book on growing up. Parents of diverse backgrounds, who have been looking for a book to lean on and learn from, have got their wish. Real girls inhabit these pages and share what readers will want to know—and what they’ll need to know.” —Pepper Schwartz, PhD, Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington and author of Ten Talks Parents Must Have with Their Children About Sex and Character
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452116253
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
“A solid and sound coaching manual for preteen girls starting or approaching puberty.” —School Library Journal Let’s face it, being a girl isn’t easy, and growing up can be confusing without a confidante to help. Meet Sarah O’Leary Burningham, a real-life big sister here to talk you through some of life’s biggest moments, like: Finding a bra Getting your period Picking out glasses and braces Dealing with body odor and shaving Caring for your skin (and handling pimples!). Creating healthy habits And so much more Filled with letters and testimonials from girls just like you, confidence-boosting advice from experts, and myth-busting sidebars that give you the real scoop, this book is just what you need to naviage the preteen years. Endorsed by doctors and experts: “What a marvelous book for girls 8-12 years old. This accurate, reassuring, and clearly written guide is one of the best presents that we can give to the young girls in our lives—especially in an era where they read so much misinformation on the Internet.” —Judy Norsigian, Executive Director, Our Bodies Ourselves “A desperately needed guide for girls ages 8-12, who have long needed an age-appropriate, visually interesting, and emotionally accessible book on growing up. Parents of diverse backgrounds, who have been looking for a book to lean on and learn from, have got their wish. Real girls inhabit these pages and share what readers will want to know—and what they’ll need to know.” —Pepper Schwartz, PhD, Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington and author of Ten Talks Parents Must Have with Their Children About Sex and Character
Just a Girl
Author: Lucinda Jackson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631526634
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Just A Girl is the sensitive, personal story of the author’s ambition to become and succeed as a scientist during the “white man in power” era of the 1950s to 2010s. In the male-dominated science world, she struggles from girlhood unworthiness to sexist battles in jobs on the farms and in the restaurants of America, in academia’s laboratories and field research communities, and in the executive corner office. Jackson overcomes pain, shame, and self-blame, learns to believe in herself when others don’t, and becomes a champion for others. The turbulent legal and social background of sexual harassment and sexism in America over seven decades is delivered as “history with emotion.” Just a Girl is also a call to action: it identifies the court cases and lawsuits that helped advance the cultural changes we see today; outlines the pressing need for a Boys and Men Liberation (BAML) movement; highlights new approaches by parents; advocates for changes in our universities; and suggests a different direction for corporate America to take to stop the cycle of sexual harassment. Eye-opening and inspiring, it points the way to a brighter future for women everywhere.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631526634
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Just A Girl is the sensitive, personal story of the author’s ambition to become and succeed as a scientist during the “white man in power” era of the 1950s to 2010s. In the male-dominated science world, she struggles from girlhood unworthiness to sexist battles in jobs on the farms and in the restaurants of America, in academia’s laboratories and field research communities, and in the executive corner office. Jackson overcomes pain, shame, and self-blame, learns to believe in herself when others don’t, and becomes a champion for others. The turbulent legal and social background of sexual harassment and sexism in America over seven decades is delivered as “history with emotion.” Just a Girl is also a call to action: it identifies the court cases and lawsuits that helped advance the cultural changes we see today; outlines the pressing need for a Boys and Men Liberation (BAML) movement; highlights new approaches by parents; advocates for changes in our universities; and suggests a different direction for corporate America to take to stop the cycle of sexual harassment. Eye-opening and inspiring, it points the way to a brighter future for women everywhere.
Geek Girl Rising
Author: Heather Cabot
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250112265
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book "isn't about the famous tech trailblazers you already know, like Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer. Instead, veteran journalists Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens introduce readers to the ... female entrepreneurs and technologists fighting at the grassroots level for an ownership stake in the revolution that's changing the way we live, work and connect to each other"--Amazon.com.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250112265
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book "isn't about the famous tech trailblazers you already know, like Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer. Instead, veteran journalists Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens introduce readers to the ... female entrepreneurs and technologists fighting at the grassroots level for an ownership stake in the revolution that's changing the way we live, work and connect to each other"--Amazon.com.
Blackout Girl
Author: Jennifer Storm
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1592858171
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A riveting memoir of what happens to a teenage girl whose life is awash in alcohol, drugs, and the trauma of rape. Jennifer Storm's Blackout Girl is a can't-tear-yourself-away look at teenage addiction and redemption. At age six, Jennifer Storm was stealing sips of her mother's cocktails. By age 13, she was binge drinking and well on her way to regular cocaine and LSD use. Her young life was awash in alcohol, drugs, and the trauma of rape. She anesthetized herself to many of the harsh realities of her young life--including her own misunderstandings about her sexual orientation--, which made her even more vulnerable to victimization. Blackout Girl is Storm's tender and gritty memoir, revealing the depths of her addiction and her eventual path to a life of accomplishment and joy.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1592858171
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A riveting memoir of what happens to a teenage girl whose life is awash in alcohol, drugs, and the trauma of rape. Jennifer Storm's Blackout Girl is a can't-tear-yourself-away look at teenage addiction and redemption. At age six, Jennifer Storm was stealing sips of her mother's cocktails. By age 13, she was binge drinking and well on her way to regular cocaine and LSD use. Her young life was awash in alcohol, drugs, and the trauma of rape. She anesthetized herself to many of the harsh realities of her young life--including her own misunderstandings about her sexual orientation--, which made her even more vulnerable to victimization. Blackout Girl is Storm's tender and gritty memoir, revealing the depths of her addiction and her eventual path to a life of accomplishment and joy.
Girl Get Up!
Author: Temeka Davis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781086192513
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Girl Get Up is a 21-day devotional and journal that will encourage, inspire and motivate you to Get Up! Get up and go get everything God has for you! Girl get up and get moving! You have dreams, goals and visions that you need to work on. There's a journal included in the back of the book for you to write down things as God speaks to you. Girl Get Up! Get up and start that business, Get up and go back to school, Get up and move! Get up and pray! GIRL GET UP!!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781086192513
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Girl Get Up is a 21-day devotional and journal that will encourage, inspire and motivate you to Get Up! Get up and go get everything God has for you! Girl get up and get moving! You have dreams, goals and visions that you need to work on. There's a journal included in the back of the book for you to write down things as God speaks to you. Girl Get Up! Get up and start that business, Get up and go back to school, Get up and move! Get up and pray! GIRL GET UP!!