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just between us: a no-stress, no-rules journal for girls & their moms

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A fun journal for girls and moms created by a 14-year old girl. A great way to communicate with your mom without any chance of her yelling :)

So B. It by Sarah Weeks

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A great story about a girl trying to figure out who she really is ... Who can't relate to that?!

Rules by Cynthia Lord

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About a girl whose brother is autistic. She has rules to help him know how to act. Then she meets someone she really likes at her brother’s doctor and suddenly some of the rules change. Very interesting.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

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This is a book about living well, making good choices, pursuing your dreams. It’s pretty amazing.

Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

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Rachel Simmons' excellent book about girls' bullying in all forms is a must-read!

Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity, and Jealousy

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Rachel Simmons' sequel to Odd Girl Out features girls' own stories about bullying - from victims, perpetrators, and bystanders - and offers advice and support to girls who are hurting.

The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence

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Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and founder of Girls Leadership Institute, debunks the myth that it is more important to be liked than to be yourself. Everyone should read this!

Queen Bees and Wannabes

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Rosalind Wiseman's book was the inspiration for the hit movie Mean Girls. Read about what makes "girl world" so difficult. Then watch Mean Girls!

Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed

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Courtney Macavinta will help you develop self-respect (and teach you how to keep it) as well as how to spread respect for all. This is a book that will make your life and our world better!

You're Amazing!: A No-Pressure Guide to Being Your Best Self

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Claire Mysko is like a big sister who's there to help you deal with all of the pressures in your life. Her book gives lots of advice to help you deal better and be your best self.

You Grow Girl!: A Self-empowering Workbook for Tweens and Teens

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Gina Scarano-Osika and Kim Dever-Johnson's book will help girls change the way they view their bodies, talk about their bodies, and deal with stress.

The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls

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Joan Jacobs Brumberg's incredible book about body image and why we spend so much time and energy on our bodies. Brumberg explains clearly how our obsession with our looks is created and imposed by the media. Extremely powerful!

See Jane Win for Girls: A Smart Girl's Guide to Success

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Best-selling psychologist Sylvia Rimm gives advice to girls so that they can become "I CAN" girls. She also has incredible role models for girls!

Secrets Girls Keep

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All girls have secrets - secrets like "I hate the way I look" or "I sent a text message about my friend that isn't true." Carrie Silver-Stock's great book helps girls learn to deal with these issues and problems and take better care of themselves.

All Made Up: A Girl's Guide to Seeing Through Celebrity Hype to Celebrate Real Beauty

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Former model, now activist Audrey Brashich has written one of the BEST books out there about beauty, pop culture, and self-esteem!

Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers

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Nancy Redd won the Miss America swimsuit contest - and still didn't feel good about her body!!! She wrote her book to help girls understand their bodies (all parts of them) so that they can accept and love themselves. NOTE: this book has graphic images and illustrations.

Picture Perfect: What You Need to Feel Better About Your Body

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Powerful stories about real girls' bad body-image experiences and solutions to help develop healthier body images and higher self-esteem. Jill Zimmerman Rutledge's book is real and very helpful!

Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers' Schemes

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Not an easy read, but the definitive book about how girls have been sold a really bad deal in terms of self-image and life choices. Want to understand why so much girl stuff is pink? This is the book for you!

You're Grounded!: How to Stop Fighting and Make the Teenage Years Easier

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Vanessa Van Petten wrote this when she was a senior in high school! It's for both teens and parents, to help everyone get through the teen years more easily and successfully -- and who doesn't want that?!

My Little Red Book

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Rachel Kauder Nalebuff collected and published this anthology of first period stories before she graduated from high school! Her goal is to help girls and women celebrate what makes them women rather than be ashamed of it. What better message is there?

Speak

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Laurie Halse Anderson's AMAZING book about a girl who chooses not to talk (at all) rather than to admit what happened to her. This book shows how important it is to talk and deal with problems of all sizes. If you haven't read this book, get it now!

Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder: Reclaim Yourself, Regain Your Health, Recover for Good

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Author Johanna Kandel is the founder of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, a member of Girl Future's Board of Directors, and one of the most amazing people you'll ever meet! Read her story!

Middle School - The Stuff Nobody Tells You About: A Teenage Girl with ASD Shares Her Experiences

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16 year-old Haley Moss is an amazing girl with high-functioning autism. In her book she helps girls navigate middle school more successfully and more happily. This is a fantastic book for 5th grade girls!!!

Because of Anya by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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A story about a girl who has alopecia (a disease that makes you lose your hair). She doesn’t know if she’s more scared about her disease or about not being beautiful without hair. A good story about courage and friendship.

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