100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know: for girls 10-100

by Taura Stinson, Adah Glenn (Illustrator), Stacey Debono (Editor)

Overview

100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know is the quintessential collection of invaluable advice designed specifically for you, the young black girl trying to navigate her way through life, as well-seasoned woman looking to brush up on the essentials. This lighthearted but serious gem of a book has made an impact on various races (in testing), but the author wrote it from her perspective as a black woman who was once a young girl who wishes she knew then what she knows now. Since that isn't possible, she has compiled some of her best and hardest lessons into ten chapters that each include ten "things you should know", ranging from oral care to the inevitability of heartbreak. This book is intended to spark conversations and change the narrative between sister-friends, mothers and daughters, and womankind, alike.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692914830
Publisher:	Eat-Write-Hear LLC
Publication date:	08/22/2017
Pages:	182
Sales rank:	332,482
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.49(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

CHAPTER PAGE

1. Mirror Mantras 10

I Am Black and I Am Proud! 11

I Am Thankful 12

I Will Be… 12

I Am Beautiful 13

I Deserve ... 13

I Will Not Put Off… 15

I Am Fearless 15

I Am Confident… 15

I Am A Leader 15

I Will Water the Seed ... 15

2. Black and Be-You-Tiful! 18

Stay Hydrated 1

Get the Appropriate Amount of Sleep 2

You Are Not Your Hair 20

Yes, Black Can Crack! 22

Watch Your Mouth 23

Thoughts Become Things 25

You Are One of a Kind 28

Know Who You Are 28

Keep Your Head in the Books 30

Do What You Love 31

3. You Are The Power 33

Check Yourself 34

Be Positive 35

Always Listen to Your Heart 36

Think Twice 39

Continue to Educate and Elevate 40

Know Our History 41

Talk About it and Be About it 42

Heal Your Mental Ills 42

Fight to Stay Alive 43

Seek Wise Counsel 53

4. Back Pocket Wisdom 55

Look Both Ways… 56

Wash Your Hands 57

Be Confident 57

Keep Your Taxes… 58

Fight For Gender Equality 59

Challenge Yourself 60

Remember, What Comes Around… 61

Always Listen To Your Gut 61

Realize the Importance of Honesty 62

Love and Respect Yourself and Others 62

5. The Not So Private Part 67

Get to Know Your Vulva First… 68

Your Vagina and Vulva Need Your Help 71

There is a Short List 73

Periods End Sentences, Not Lives… 74

You’re Feeling Different 76

The Vulva and Vagina Owner’s Manual 78

When to See a Doctor? 83

No Means No! #

You Were Here First #

6. Jar of Truth 95

You Are an Original 96

You Are the Daughter of Mama Earth… 97

Melanin Absorbs Sun… 97

I Am Here To Uplift You… 97

Black Girls Rock… 97 We Are Blood Sisters 97

Black is Beautiful and does not need to be… 97

There is an African Proverb That Says… 97

Black Girls Have Chocolate, Vanilla… 97

Never Let The Odds… 98

7. Conversations with Your Future Self 99

Heart Break is Inevitable 100

Be the Best You, For Us 100

Waiting Exposes Clarity… 102

Go The Extra Mile 103

Don’t Waste Your Time 104

Take Care of Yourself 105

See This Beautiful World 106

Know Where You Come From 107

Let Love Lead 108

You Are Going To Be Okay If You 109

8. What She Said 111

Oprah Winfrey 112

First Lady Michelle Obama 113

Amandla Stenberg 113

Dr. Angela Davis 114

Shonda Rhimes 114

Solange Knowles 115

Nina Simone 115

Alicia Keys 115

Lupita Nyong’o 116

9.Our World! Your Choice! Your Voice! 188

Believe.Become. #

Your Body #

Vote #

Your Spirit #

Be Certain of the Company You Keep #

Your Sexuality #

Inspire/Mentor #

Give Back #

10. Black Girl Pledge 188

Acknowledgements 132

Resource Center 135

About the Author 171

Editorial Reviews

My daughter and I participated in the test group for 100 Things. I knew that Zoe would immediately be moved by Taura's words and I was right. Her background as a songwriter is present in the books poetic delivery, which spoke clearly to my daughter who too is an artist. It not only empowered her with loads of priceless self-loving information, but it was an extremely powerful conversation starter and I am certain that conversations will be widely sparked once people get their hands on this book.

Erika Conner (Tv/Film Producer)

When a child feels good about themselves they excel not only school, but in life. This book provokes necessary dialog and bridges the gap between generations, enabling both mothers and daughters to see eye to eye. The content contributes to healthy identity development, self-esteem and the tools necessary to safely and effectively navigate through a world in which black and brown girls are routinely marginalized and objectified, but thankfully, they now have a handbook full of resources, antidotes and wisdom to help guide them through this magical journey.

Dr. Joya L. Chavarin (Educational Services Consultant and mother of 5)

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