Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different 2

Author: Ben Brooks
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1787476545
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
***THE FOLLOW UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT*** Tom Daley, Oliver Sacks, the Jamaican Bobsled team, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Carlos Acosta... all dared to be different. This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, the bestselling book that changed countless boys' lives around the world and gave them the confidence to be themselves. What have the footballer Kylian Mbappé, the philosopher Socrates and the singer Ed Sheeran all got in common? All three of them defied expectations - going against the grain and pursuing their dreams - despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of the tap-dancer Evan Ruggiero, the Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book. It's books like these that can make a huge difference to parents and their children's lives. In this day and age, any publication that shows how we can triumph in the face of adversity and prejudice deserves to be read over and over again.

Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different

Author: Ben Brooks
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762468548
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
Boys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this book. The follow-up to Ben Brooks's New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for the better. The resulting message? Be yourself, and your dreams might come true. With the help of Quinton Winter's striking full-color illustrations, Brooks offers an accessible compilation of 76 famous and not-so-famous influencers from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his or her own way. Entries include Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, Sally Ride, and so many more -- heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

Dare to Be Different

Author: Ben Brooks
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762479159
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
A fully illustrated book collecting important, impactful, and inspiring words from amazing people who have made a difference by a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator team. The things we say, write, and sing can inspire, comfort, uplift, and excite other people. But words do not only provoke emotions, they lead to action too. This book, like most others, is a collection of words. What makes these words different is how they changed the world and changed peoples' lives. Some of them were heard by millions of people around the planet, while others were written in personal letters from one person to another. Learn more about 75 people throughout history who have used their words to make a difference in the world, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nujeen Mustafa, Lin Yutang, Lydia Maria Child, Malala, Socrates, Sampa the Great, and more. Fully illustrated with art by Quinton Winter, this new middle grade book is sure to uplift and inspire young readers to use words to change the world.

Dare!

Author: Erin Frankel
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
ISBN: 1575426595
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Jayla feels threatened by her classmate Sam, who has bullied her in the past for her "nerdy" love of astronomy and stars. Sam is now bullying Jayla's friend Luisa, and she enlists Jayla to participate. Jalya reluctantly joins in but soon realizes it is wrong. With the help of caring adults and friends, Jayla comes to sympathize with Luisa and finds the courage to dare to stand up to Sam and put an end to the bullying.

My Fucking Awesome Bucket List

Author: Cider Mill Press
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
ISBN: 1604336498
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Dream it, dare it, and do it, damn it! You've already "been there, done that," so the average bucket list isn't enough to contain your kick-ass ambitions. Luckily, this illustrated, interactive F*cking Awesome Bucket List is brimming with prompts and ideas that will inspire you to live your life to the absolute fullest--and with no regrets! Follow your wildest dreams with prompts like: *Where Would Your Ultimate Road Trip Take You? *What Would You Put in a Kick-Ass Time Capsule? *What World Record Do You Want to Break? *Which Bands Have You Always Wanted to See Live in Concert? *How Would You Spend a $10,000.00 Bonus Check? Make badass memories with mandates like: *Do Something Crazy in the Name of Charity! *Bury the Hatchet--Cross a Name off of Your Sh*t List Today! *List a Personal Ambition for Every Letter of the Alphabet! *Coin Your Own Catchphrase! *Plan a F*cking Awesome Flashmob! You were born to be wild...so don't hang it all up before you make good. And for f*ck's sake--live a little!

Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different Journal

Author: Ben Brooks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781529407389
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
THE JOURNAL TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENTJohn Lennon, Gandhi, Trevor Noah, Grayson Perry, Roald Dahl, Martin Luther King... all dared to be different - and now young boys can too with this fun and enlightening guided journal.STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT JOURNAL is full of tips and ideas to help boys everywhere explore their dreams and release their creativity in an environment where emotions and feelings are celebrated. Thanks to an array of imaginative and thoughtful prompts, and short biographies of some real-life inspiring figures who followed their personal dreams, this journal will help boys construct their own world away from gender stereotypes and social conventions. Activities include:Devising a plot for a film in which your biggest fear is quashedIdentifying what cause you would go out and protest forCreating a list of characteristics about human beings for aliens Imagining what would make you happy a week, a month, ten years from now It is the must-have journal for all those boys who worry about stuff and all those parents who worry about their boys who worry about stuff. ___________Praise for STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT:"This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different" - Benjamin Zephaniah"[The stories] coalesce into a rousing symphony of against-the-odds achievement" - Financial Times"It will help to inspire a younger generation to understand that you don't have to be tough, strong and a dragon killer to be worthwhile" - Stylist"Offer[s] a refreshing twist . . . and will encourage young boys to resist the gender stereotypes that can damage men as much as women" - Daily Express

Love That Boy

Author: Ron Fournier
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0804140502
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
"[A]n eloquent, brave, big-hearted book…about the timeless anxieties and emotions of parenthood, and the modern twists thereon.” —James Fallows, The Atlantic Love That Boy is a uniquely personal story about the causes and costs of outsized parental expectations. What we want for our children—popularity, normalcy, achievement, genius—and what they truly need—grit, empathy, character—are explored by National Journal’s Ron Fournier, who weaves his extraordinary journey to acceptance around the latest research on childhood development and stories of other loving-but-struggling parents.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World

Author: Elena Favilli
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1734264179
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430

Book Description
A 2021 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS WINNER! The third installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present such as: Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief Carmen Miranda, Singer and Actress Diane von Fürstenberg, Fashion Designer Gloria Estefan, Singer Ilhan Omar, Politician Josephine Baker, Entertainer and Activist Lupita Nyong'o, Actress Madeleine Albright, Politician Rihanna, Entrepreneur and Singer Samantha Power, Diplomat This volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by 70 female and nonbinary artists from 29 countries across the globe.

Thanks for the Trouble

Author: Tommy Wallach
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481418807
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
"Parker hasn't spoken since he watched his father die five years ago. He communicates through writing on slips of paper and keeps track of his thoughts by journaling. A loner, Parker has little interest in school, his classmates, or his future. But everything changes when he meets Zelda, a mysterious young woman with an unusual request: 'treat me like a teenager'"--

Revolting Writing for Boys ...and Girls Who Dare!

Author: Jennifer Cabrera
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721819089
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
If you struggle to get your child to write an essay, or even a paragraph, this book is for you! Revolting Writing(c) goes rogue and reaches reluctant writers on their level of interests and was created out of desperation to get kids excited about writing. This 18 week journal program is chocked full of kid-thrilling topics and disgusting humor. (teacher's guide and answer key included) Suggested age/grade level: 9-13 yrs. or grades 5th-8th. The vocabulary list in each lesson is meant to engage, excite, challenge and elicit laughter. Each weekly lesson includes: Revolting or rousing theme Related vocabulary words ] fun slang terms defined Humorous and informative vocabulary exercise Revolting or playful writing prompt discretely encouraging different types of essays An Illustration page to enhance creative expression Hilarious cursive handwriting copywork exercise Example Chapter Titles: Design a Disease, How to Pretend to Clean Your Room, The Art of the Fart, and even more exciting topics! As a homeschool mom of 3 boys I know the struggle to excite boys to write. A miraculous thing happened when, at my wits end, I asked my son to write about the contents of the toilet. It was magical. He was putting words together in sentences and paragraphs without complaining. Through laughter I was able to help him edit his grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. When allowed to write about what interests and excites them, kids are more willing to try. Out of desperation, I reached my child and he learned to write. I hope this book brings laughter and a love of writing to your reluctant writer as well. *Disclaimer: This book contains gross words and potty humor such as "poop, loogie, fart" etc.