From School Library Journal
Gr 7 Up—This nonfiction guide provides young female entrepreneurs straightforward, easy-to-follow advice on how to build a business from one's passion. Whether it's turning a love of fashion into a blog, starting a web design company, or building a jewelry making business, Kravetz provides step-by-step guidance on getting an idea off the ground, keeping it afloat, avoiding pitfalls, and dealing with setbacks. Advice includes how to develop and market goods and services and the importance of having a mentor. An appendix features several resources, such as the elements of a query letter and a sample income and expenses statement. Each chapter begins with an inspirational quote from a successful woman, such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and First Lady Michelle Obama. Kravetz's advice is practical, thorough, and encouraging. And while the writing style is breezy, it does frankly describe the obstacles one will face in starting a business. Since much of the text concerns social media, it would be better to steer teens towards this book. VERDICT A worthwhile purchase for libraries with entrepreneurial-minded patrons.—Melissa Kazan, Horace Mann School, NY
Review
"Just in time for those idle summer hours, a book filled with practical tips for teen girls on how to launch a start-up. Entrepreneurial guys would be wise to nab this one from their sisters."
―People Magazine
"Kravetz's advice is practical, thorough, and encouraging...provides step-by-step guidance on getting an idea off the ground, keeping it afloat, avoiding pitfalls, and dealing with setbacks...A worthwhile purchase for libraries with entrepreneurial-minded patrons."
―School Library Journal
"She's So Boss is a great book for any girl, or really ANYONE, looking to start a new business! Kravetz provides practical, helpful advice, along with great case studies that will help anyone with an idea--or who's looking to find the right idea. I wish I had this book when I was a teen!"
―Jane Buckingham, founder of Trendera and author of Modern Girl's Guide to Life
"Every girl, regardless of her interests, should read this book. It will unleash her inherent bossiness and inspire her inner entrepreneur. Be bold, be you, be bossy! And here's a guide to do that."
―Bela Bajaria, VP of content for Netflix and former head of Universal Television
"This book is a life changer when you're pursuing business, especially for a young female."
―Melissa Hawkins Blog
"Stacy Kravetz does a remarkable job breaking down all the main aspects of how to be an entrepreneur...Whether you plan to start an Etsy shop or launch a new product via Kickstarter, definitely pick up She's So Boss!"
―Nicole's Novel Reads
"She's So Boss is all about girl power and celebrating other females' successes. It sends both the message that women can be CEOs and heads of companies, but also points out that we are not in competition with each other...this book is upbeat, positive and the perfect compact source of inspiration for those who need a little nudge in the right direction."
―YA Book Central
About the Author
Stacy Kravetz is an author, TV scriptwriter, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She is the author of several books, including Welcome to the Real World: You've Got an Education, Now Get a Life!;The Dating Race: An Undercover Report from the Frontlines of Modern Romance; Keep Your Frenemies Close; and Girl Boss: Running the Show Like the Big Chicks (introduction by Gillian Anderson), the book that inspired the She's So Boss web series and multimedia project. It was a Los Angeles Times bestseller and a number-one LA Times Children's Book Bestseller. Stacy is also the product of an all-girls high school, which she credits for having eviscerated for her the line between what girls want to do and what they can do.
