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Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls. Real Stories. Real Confidence. Kindle Edition

by Katty Kay (Author), Claire Shipman (Author), JillEllyn Riley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 417 ratings
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

New from the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of The Confidence Code for Girls!

The best way to understand confidence is to see it in action. That’s why bestselling authors Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, and JillEllyn Riley have collected 30 true stories of real girls, pursuing their passions, struggling and stumbling, but along the way figuring out how to build their own special brand of confidence.

From Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan, these girls took risks, doubted themselves, and sometimes failed. But they also hung in there when things got hard. Along the way they discovered what matters to them: everything from protesting contaminated water to championing inclusive books to the accessibility of girls’ basketball shoes, and so much more.

Different goals, different stories, different personalities, all illustrating the multitude of ways to be confident in the world. 

Packed with photos, graphic novel strips, and engaging interviews, Living the Confidence Code proves that no matter who you are, or how old you are, nothing is out of reach when you decide to try. Join this growing global community of powerful girls and imagine—what would you like to do, once you tap into your confidence? How will you write your story?

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    1 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    396 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
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    HarperCollins
  6. Publication date
    February 23, 2021
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Confidence, self-help, girl power

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Gr 5-7-This title profiles 30 girls who built confidence while overcoming obstacles and pursuing their dreams. The foreword is written by gold medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez. A quick introduction defines confidence and explains how to be more confident. The beginning of the text contains a glossary of "confidence building blocks" and "confidence quicksand," terms which are used throughout the book. The stories highlight a diverse group of girls from all over the world, including Bali, the United States, and Afghanistan. Topics discussed include advocating against child marriage, cleaning up the oceans, and creating a space for girls in sports. Narratives, graphic novel strips, and interviews are used to tell the stories, which follow a general format of sharing their inspiration, a failure, and finally success. Photos and illustrations are featured throughout. Back matter features resources for each chapter, with websites and information about organizations supporting each girl's cause. A final chapter offers space for the reader to write their own story. VERDICT These inspiring stories spotlight compelling role models for young girls. A great companion to the authors' The Confidence Code for Girls.-V. Lynn Christiansen, Wiley International Studies Magnet Elem. Sch., Raleigh, NCα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"These inspiring stories spotlight compelling role models for young girls. A great companion to the authors' The Confidence Code for Girls."

-- "School Library Journal"

"The girls you meet in Living the Confidence Code are change-makers...We can all learn so much from their bravery and resilience."

-- "Reshma Saujani, author of Women Who Don't Wait in Line"

"An impressive group of girls lead with hope and confidence...A high-interest, empowering read."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V1DLC6Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (February 23, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 60335 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 417 ratings

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  1. JillEllyn Riley

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    JillEllyn Riley is a bestselling writer and editor, with extensive experience in crafting and telling stories. She's co-author of the NYT #1 bestsellers The Confidence Code for Girls and Living the Confidence Code as well as The Confidence Code for Girls Journal with Claire Shipman & Katty Kay. She also co-authored a middle-grade series, The Saturday Cooking Club. JillEllyn lives with her family in Brooklyn, along with her canine ally Stella.

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    Katty Kay is the anchor of BBC World News America, based in Washington DC. She is also a frequent contributor to Meet the Press and Morning Joe. She is a regular guest host for the Diane Rehm show on NPR. She is the co author of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics. Her new book, also with Claire Shipman, is The Confidence Code.

    Katty grew up in the Middle East, where her father was a British diplomat. She studied French and Italian at Oxford University and worked as a foreign correspondent in Africa and Japan before settling in the US in 1996. She speaks fluent French and Italian and what she describes as rusty Japanese.

    She and her husband live in DC juggling jobs with raising four children.

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    Claire Shipman is a regular contributor to “Good Morning America” and other national broadcasts for ABC News. She joined the morning broadcast in May of 2001 and is based in the network’s Washington, D.C., bureau. Shipman regularly interviews influential newsmakers for the network. Over the years she has conducted in-depth interviews with Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice Presidents Dick Cheney and Al Gore, Queen Rania of Jordan, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and numerous others. She spent 5 years reporting from Moscow for CNN, and will never forget the sight of Boris Yeltsin on a tank, and citizens tearing down statues of Vladimir Lenin.

    Shipman began her broadcasting career as a production assistant and intern at CNN’s bureau in New York City. She holds a graduate degree in international affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelors of Arts in Russian studies from Columbia University, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is currently a Columbia University Trustee. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Shipman resides in Washington, D.C., with husband Jay Carney and their two children, Hugo and Della.

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Living the Confidence Code is an empowering read about an impressive group of young women from all over the world, who discovered that their confidence lead them to achieve success and their dreams no matter how big.One of the girls featured is Anna Zhang, a Chinese American whose creative journey started when she was in the 6th grade while mastering her craft and eye for photography. Now she is the Creative Director of her own company called Colorflame, runs a successful Instagram account, and is studying at Yale class of ‘23.Overall I highly recommend this as a must read for our young adults. I needed this book as a teen. My teens are enjoying this book now and really happy that they are gleaning a lot from this book.
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Lauren M. Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and REAL!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
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This is the book that every teenage girl needs to read. As a parent, it will fill in the gaps in the conversations that many of us try to have with our daughters when we encourage them to take risks and to think or act confidently. Your daughter will connect with many, if not all, of the young woman in this book. Claire, Katty and Jillellyn thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Dr. Bonnie Zucker
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! A MUST-READ for every girl!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
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This gem of a book is the perfect addition to the Confidence Code for Girls books! Every girls should hear these stories: they will inspire, motivate, and serve as meaningful examples of what is possible when you proceed in life with confidence! These are the stories that girls will remember that will help them develop their own confidence as well as a resilient mindset! LOVE it!!!
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wayne e. arnold
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and relatable read that I shared with my daughter.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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Girls from many cultures was a big plus. Stories were told well. Easy to read also.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book challenges, affirms and enlightens
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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If you haven’t bought this for your tween daughter yet, then put it in your basket now! While you are at it buy copies for all her friends! It is invaluable for tweens and teens and even middle aged moms like me. Great insights into amazing young and future women like Malala and Greta Thunberg among others.
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Jessica Funke
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young girls self esteem.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
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My 9 year old who is starting puberty and feeling insecure and with some crazy mood swings absolutely loves this book. She’s finding the stories comforting and is more open to talking about her feelings.
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Kelly Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars You will be inspired
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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This book is amazing. Every parent should read this with their daughters. Very inspirational. Way to go.
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Joy L. Stahl
5.0 out of 5 stars Good gift
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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I gave this ad graduation gift, to former students.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021
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Perfect book for my daughter! Real stories inspiring.
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Cruser
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every 8-12 year old girl to learn how to be brave, bold, courageous and CONFIDENT!
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2021
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This book introduced me to some incredible young girls from around the globe who offered insights into a myriad of issues that girls face as they move forward in this world. Their stories demonstrate how they have overcome such challenges in courageous ways or achieved amazing accomplishments for the benefit of humanity by dreaming “what if” and then working towards realizing their goals. Living the Confidence Code underscores these girls’ inner tenacity to be bold and encourages young readers to utilize the “tips” that the authors have highlighted to encourage them to love themselves and invest in their time to work through the challenges that life presents in a positive manner.

Any girl who reads this book will feel empowered by the brave girls who have opened up their “inner secrets” so that others can follow successfully in their footsteps. For those mothers looking for something inspirational to share with their daughter, THIS IS IT!!!
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