by Katty Kay
First published 2021
Bestselling authors Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, and JillEllyn Riley present thirty authentic accounts of girls who transformed uncertainty into strength. The collection spans six continents, from Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan. These girls pursued diverse passions: protesting contaminated water supplies, advocating for inclusive literature, improving accessibility in girls' basketball footwear, and countless other causes. Each story reveals a different path to self-assurance. The girls took chances, questioned their abilities, and sometimes failed completely. Yet they persisted through difficulties and discovered their core values along the way. Through detailed interviews, the authors demonstrate that confidence manifests in countless forms. The book builds on their previous work in The Confidence Code for Girls, showing readers that age and background create no barriers to achievement. These stories prove that trying opens every door, regardless of starting point.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, biography-memoir, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, perseverance
Setting: Afghanistan, Australia, Bali, Brazil, Seattle, South Africa
1 pages · Audio CD · HarperCollins B and Blackstone Publishing