Young Adult Nonfiction

The One and Only Girl’s Guide to Greatness

Do you believe in wishes?
Did you know you are made of stardust?
Have you ever been curious about how you fit into this big old universe?

Kidada Jones invites you to join School of Awake, where you will explore our amazing world while getting to know and love your authentic self. Kidada understands the challenges you face and offers dozens of ways to keep it real and navigate the world without losing sight of what’s important. Experience the light within you through colorful illustrations, fun facts, mystical, heart-centered activities, and timeless wisdom.

Explore dozens of ways to be yourself and cruise through the world without forgetting what matters most. Through Q&As, ceremonies, crafts, and even recipes, you’ll learn how to:

build a kit of tools that will make your life better and truly yours

resist bullying by putting bullies on ice

create a giant dream catcher, a “galaxy on the go,” and affirmation flags

connect to your heart in difficult moments

make a personalized wish jar for your best and brightest dreams

This unique introduction to mind, body, and spirit consciousness overflows with empowering advice for becoming your best self. It will fill you with a sense of being connected to the entire universe while standing firmly in your one-of-a-kind beauty. Each page brims with powerful, positive energy to help you move through your life with joy and love.

This is not like any school you’ve ever attended — or any book you’ve ever read!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO COPE ALONE

Depression and mental illness don’t discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it’s important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where to turn for help. This comprehensive guide provides the information, encouragement, and tactical guidance you need to help yourself or others experiencing:

• Depression • Academic or parental pressures • Eating disorders • Bullying • Self-harm • PTSD • Peer pressure • Anxiety • Substance abuse • Technology addiction • Suicidal thoughts or actions

Celebrate You!

Your Moontime Magic was created to honor and support everything about you! The start of your periods, also known as your moontime, and the transition from your kid-self to your teen-self can be awesome but also overwhelming.

Let this book coach you through all things moontime, including physical and emotional changes, self-nurturing, mindfulness, and self-love. You’ll be inspired by stories of girls supporting other girls and discover rituals and mythology from many cultures to help you celebrate this special experience. It’s time to remove the needless embarrassment around periods so you can rock your monthly cycles!

Complete with exercises, crafts, meditations, recipes, and practical advice, Your Moontime Magic provides guidance to care for your changing body and direction for bringing your magical visions to life.

Along with all the perks of becoming an adult come challenges and the need to learn skills that help you self-regulate as you venture into new experiences. Highlighting five key areas of life — physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial — Be You, Only Better offers science- and experience-backed tools and easy-to-implement techniques for success. Skill-building and self-care practices — such as journaling, getting enough sleep and exercise, embracing nature, managing time and money, and practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism — are presented, and each is illustrated with the story of a real young person. These practices will help you create a resilient foundation for your powerful future. You’ll discover a wonderfully accessible lifeline and a realistically inspiring guide to leading — and loving — your best possible life.