Taking a Stand: Being a Leader & Helping Others

Taking a Stand features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to help preteen and teen girls evaluate success and build leadership skills. Topics include the challenges of competition, taking on too much, defining the qualities of a leader, the importance of good communication skills, and standing up for yourself. Throughout the book, Talk About It questions encourage discussion. Additional resources, a glossary, and an index are also included. Taking a Stand will leave readers feeling confident to take on new roles and become great leaders. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents The Strong, Beautiful Girls series covers issues that preteen and teen girls deal with every day. Fictional narratives combine with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to inspire readers. Chapters include Talk About It questions to encourage discussion. Books conclude with Pay It Forward, which offers helpful tips to use and pass on. Additional resources, a glossary, and an index are also included. Strong, Beautiful Girls is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.