Hey guys!
Here's another book blitz. This time it's of The Girl Guide by Christine Fonseca. I've decided not to include a giveaway for this one. Sorry. I hope you still enjoy anyways. :)
Book Description:
Finding your unique
voice in a noisy world can be hard—very hard. But not if you have a great
guide! The Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a Mixed-Up World is a must-read
for girls in grades 6–8 as they enter the tumultuous world of adolescence.
Packed with fun worksheets and quizzes, as well as stories from older girls and
women, The Girl Guide covers everything a teenage girl needs to know on the journey
toward her own identity. Proven strategies for dealing with stress management,
confronting relational aggression, being safe online, navigating the changing
mother-daughter relationship, and more make this the ultimate guide for any
girl to get through the teen years and discover her unique point of view in the
world.
Buy it here:
Thoughts on The Girl Guide:
The Girl Guide is an easy-to-read, profound book that allows
teenagers to understand it's the world that is different, not the teenager. I'm
picky about the type of books that I introduce to my kids and I must say, this
is one of the superior ones." - A Reader's Refuge
"For those parents, librarians, teachers and counselors who have teens that are struggling to find their own identity, or even that enjoy getting to know themselves better. Definitely a delicious pick!!" - Novel Nutritious
"For those parents, librarians, teachers and counselors who have teens that are struggling to find their own identity, or even that enjoy getting to know themselves better. Definitely a delicious pick!!" - Novel Nutritious
"The Girl Guide is
a game-changer and should be in every girl's backpack." ~ Ali
Cross, author of the Desolation series
About the Author:
Critically acclaimed nonfiction and YA author
Christine Fonseca believes that writing is a great way to explore
humanity. Using her training and expertise as an educational psychologist,
Ms. Fonseca is dedicated to helping children of all ages find their voice in
the world. Her titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students and
101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids and delve into the often
misunderstood world of giftedness and emotional intensity. May, 2013 will bring
the release of the much awaited The Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a
Mixed-Up World, a book for girls in grades 6-9 that focuses on developing
strong resiliency skills. In addition to her nonfiction titles, Ms. Fonseca is
the author of several YA novels including Lacrimosa (the Requiem Series)
and the critically acclaimed YA thriller, Transcend. When she’s not writing or spending time with
her family, she can be sipping too many skinny vanilla lattes at her favorite
coffee house or playing around on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information
about Christine Fonseca or her books, visit her website – http://christinefonseca.comConnect:
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Interview:
1) What inspired you to write a book to help young
girls find their individuality?
My first and primary
focus has been my girls. I want to do anything I can to help them embrace their
unique nature and grow up to be strong, vibrant women. Additionally, I have the
opportunity to work with young girls every day in my role as a school psychologist.
More and more I see girls struggling with identity, resiliency, and
authenticity. I wanted to do something to change that. The Girl Guide is a
result of that effort.
2) Is it challenging writing advice
books like this? Do you think girls will take the advice?
Yes, it is challenging
and boy, I HOPE they are interested in the advice! I know that every quiz,
worksheet, tip sheet and activity has been tested on the children I work with.
I can also tell you that I conducted many focus group online and in person as I
researched the book, so I am confident in the strategies presented.
3) How long did it take to complete The
Girl Guide?
The research took a
few months, and the writing took about a month or so. This book was hard for
me. I was going through a lot in my day job, and my writing time was suffering.
I am sure I drove my friends and family a bit crazy as I tried to get this book
written!
4) Do you believe that you've found
you're unique voice in this noisy world?
Some days, yes. I know
that I am a unique person and definitely march to my own drummer. As the years
pass, I have grown very comfortable with who I am and what my interests are.
But, like anything, remaining in touch with the authentic part of our nature
requires work.
5) What project are you working on now?
I am finishing up a
new parenting book titled Quiet Kids that I am THRILLED about.
After that I will be finishing Dominus, book #3 and the final
installment in the Requiem Series. Then...who knows! I have some special things
in the works, but nothing I can talk too much about right now.
~Sammy
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