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Girl World: How to Ditch the Drama and Find Your Inner Amazing

by Patricia OTTAVIANO
160p. Sourcebooks Fire. 2015. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781492609636; pap. $9.99. ISBN 9781492609124.
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Gr 6 Up—"Every day is a new day. Embrace it!" Ottaviano invites girls to set their own courses as they navigate the brave new world of middle and high school. The text is filled with practical advice for embracing both the future and oneself. Acting as a guide, Ottaviano helps readers deal with external and internal conflicts, encouraging them to develop a strong sense of self and self-worth. By refusing to give in to drama, girls can discover how to stand up for themselves in spite of criticism. The author covers dealing with face-to-face encounters, social media, and one's own thoughts. Though none of the advice is new, it is packaged in an appealing format.
VERDICT This spunky, encouraging tome will brighten the shelves of the teen self-help section.
Reviewed by Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta , Sep 01, 2015

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