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Step Into Your Power: 23 lessons on how to live your best life
Discover your own inner strength and learn mental resilience; learn how to harness your own power
"You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes." – Jamia Wilson
Listen up! You’ve heard about heroes and read about the greats, but maybe you're not feeling so great yourself right now? Learn from the lived experience of author Jamia Wilson and illustrator Andrea Pippins as they mentor you through growing up in the modern world, and teach you how to Step Into Your Power .
In this friendly guide, learn how to look after yourself, 'organise, don't agonise', make good choices, get out of ruts, branch out, shake up your mindset and ask for help. How do you overcome a setback? How do you cope when you or a family member gets sick? How do you change your mindset when you can't change your situation? There's self-care advice and activities on every page you can take and make your very own.
Take this time to explore what it means to know and trust your insights and capabilities with stories , images , activities , resources and action prompts that you can interact with on your own time and, most importantly, on your terms.
A warm and friendly growing-up guide, crucial for the time we are living in right now.
"You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes." – Jamia Wilson
Listen up! You’ve heard about heroes and read about the greats, but maybe you're not feeling so great yourself right now? Learn from the lived experience of author Jamia Wilson and illustrator Andrea Pippins as they mentor you through growing up in the modern world, and teach you how to Step Into Your Power .
In this friendly guide, learn how to look after yourself, 'organise, don't agonise', make good choices, get out of ruts, branch out, shake up your mindset and ask for help. How do you overcome a setback? How do you cope when you or a family member gets sick? How do you change your mindset when you can't change your situation? There's self-care advice and activities on every page you can take and make your very own.
Take this time to explore what it means to know and trust your insights and capabilities with stories , images , activities , resources and action prompts that you can interact with on your own time and, most importantly, on your terms.
A warm and friendly growing-up guide, crucial for the time we are living in right now.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2019
2 people are currently reading
184 people want to read
About the author
Jamia Wilson
29 books163 followersJamia is a feminist activist, writer, and speaker. She joined Random House as vice president and executive editor in 2021. As the former director of the Feminist Press at the City University of New York and the former VP of programs at the Women’s Media Center, Jamia has been a leading voice on women’s rights issues for over a decade. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets, including the New York Times, the Today Show, CNN, Elle, BBC, Rookie, Refinery 29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and The Washington Post. She is the author of Young, Gifted, and Black, the introduction and oral history in Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World, Step Into Your Power: 23 Lessons on How to Live Your Best Life, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers, ABC's of AOC, and the co-author of Roadmap for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Advocacy, and Activism for All.
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March 9, 2019
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This little book left me surprised and amazed. The writer gives some caring advices in order to help children, but even adults, to learn to love themselves and anchieve their dreams.
I loved the concept behind this "Step Into Your Power". The illustrations are very beautiful, colorful and help you focus on some important sentences.
I would have loved to read this book when I was younger and at school. It could have been of so much help. But I'm happy to have read it now, it is still helpful.
This little book left me surprised and amazed. The writer gives some caring advices in order to help children, but even adults, to learn to love themselves and anchieve their dreams.
I loved the concept behind this "Step Into Your Power". The illustrations are very beautiful, colorful and help you focus on some important sentences.
I would have loved to read this book when I was younger and at school. It could have been of so much help. But I'm happy to have read it now, it is still helpful.
March 14, 2019
This is an amazing book both for young activists, as well as though just thinking about what they want to do with their lives a this point.
The subtitle sort of says it all. How to live your best life. This is not only for you, and your self care, but also for your life in your community.
Some self-care advice you don't realize until later in life. As the book says, "Be you, not perfect."
Good for all young people, but mainly aimed towards women, who often could use this kind of advice.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
The subtitle sort of says it all. How to live your best life. This is not only for you, and your self care, but also for your life in your community.
Some self-care advice you don't realize until later in life. As the book says, "Be you, not perfect."
Good for all young people, but mainly aimed towards women, who often could use this kind of advice.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
March 9, 2019
Thoughtful~ Powerful ~ Attractive ~ actionable
tl;dr: You are your best ally.
This short how-to book is about learning to be your best you. Each section is chocked full of activities and experiences to help you hone your personal power. The text is combined with quotes and great colorful illustrations. I loved the way this book was written. Super supportive, no preaching, actionable, enjoyable, accessible, and wonderful. Would make a great grad gift for high school and college students.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Seema Rao Write : Instagram| Blog| Twitter|
tl;dr: You are your best ally.
This short how-to book is about learning to be your best you. Each section is chocked full of activities and experiences to help you hone your personal power. The text is combined with quotes and great colorful illustrations. I loved the way this book was written. Super supportive, no preaching, actionable, enjoyable, accessible, and wonderful. Would make a great grad gift for high school and college students.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Seema Rao Write : Instagram| Blog| Twitter|
February 13, 2020
Step Into Your Power shows readers how to express themselves and define who they are to the world. This handy guide is full of bold and colorful expressions and provides readers with the tools they will need to take on the world.
Readers will get tips on how to ask for what they want and to own it by getting to know themselves, let go of fears and write down what they want to do so they have an action plan. Readers will also learn how to deal with bullies, how to give back to the community and end even tips on how to vote. If you are in a rut, there are tips to help you get unstuck. Self-care and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals are also included within these pages.
Parents and teachers can use this colorfully expressive guide to inspire young people to venture out and follow their dreams without fear. Each page provides tips, tools and even phone numbers to agencies that can assist with overcoming any obstacle that would get in the way.
Readers will get tips on how to ask for what they want and to own it by getting to know themselves, let go of fears and write down what they want to do so they have an action plan. Readers will also learn how to deal with bullies, how to give back to the community and end even tips on how to vote. If you are in a rut, there are tips to help you get unstuck. Self-care and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals are also included within these pages.
Parents and teachers can use this colorfully expressive guide to inspire young people to venture out and follow their dreams without fear. Each page provides tips, tools and even phone numbers to agencies that can assist with overcoming any obstacle that would get in the way.
September 14, 2019
Jamie Wilson is a writer and feminist activist and Andrea Pippins is a writer and illustrator. In this thought-provoking, empathic and inspirational book aimed at girls aged 9+ (although there’s a lot here that boys would benefit from too) they set out 23 lessons for children to feel more powerful, from learning self-care techniques to standing up for themselves and facing down their fears, which a lot of adults would benefit from learning too.
April 6, 2019
The best parts about this book is the constant reinforcement of being who you are and growing more confident in using your voice. I like the blunt, matter of fact, in your face advice to just be yourself.
July 10, 2019
A beautiful and uplifting book about being yourself and how to make that happen. It was just the book I needed to read at this point of my life. Inspiring and has me excited for all of the cool things I have ahead of me even though things can get a little scary.
May 17, 2021
This book is great for kids starting to come into their own and understand their independence. How they can make their mark in the world. Beautifully illustrated and the writer really relates to kids with her own perspective and experiences.
July 1, 2019
Tips for kids (or anyone really) on how to build their self-confidence and live their best life.
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March 12, 2020Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
January 5, 2021
Loved this for young children.
January 28, 2023
It was amazing it taught me so much about me you should read it is ever so fantastic the best book ever u are missing out get it on Amazon it changed my life take it NOW!!!
July 22, 2019
Older elementary and middle school kids will find this book useful. How to stick up for yourself, ask for help, dealing with bullies, and taking care of yourself.
March 16, 2019
This book makes empowering yourself fun – with the right combination of language that does not preach or speak down to the reader and illustrations that pop out of the page with bright colors that appeal to the all.
Imagine having your personal mentor and cheerleader with you always. You can, with ‘Step Into Your Power‘!
Empowering you, the reader, to be the best You through exercises, action-plans, and stories to encourage and inspire, this book has it all.
For example, it talks about learning to speak up. And I love how the book goes into teaching the right way to speak up – to arm yourself with facts and discuss your opinions on things; to understand that it is ok to disagree with the people around you but to learn to do it the right way too.
Side-note: This reminds me of the times I tell my kids to learn the difference between speaking up and talking back! I am sure they disagree with me on this but that is ok 🙂 We are all learning together to bridge that gap!
Elsewhere, it teaches to say No, and teaches this again in wonderful ways (like saying no to bad habits, among other similar examples!)
The book also explores making your own path when you feel like you don’t fit in. Jamia teaches through her words of wisdom to learn to appreciate yourself – be the shining outlier, not the outcast.
These are just a few of the ways, each one simple but easily actionable, that Jamia teaches you – the reader – to Step Into Your Power. Andrea Pippin’s pop-out-of-the-page illustrations and bright backdrops are the perfect partner to Jamia’s words.
In Summary:
While this book can work for any age-group, I think it can have a lot of impact on 9 to 13 year olds. As a mom to a just-turned-teen-girl, I try to impart many of these lessons to my daughter, and this book is definitely going to help make it so much easier!
Giftable? Yes, totally. So ahead and buy ‘Step Into Your Power‘ for yourself or for that person who will love it.
Rating: 5/5
Reading Level: 9 to 13 years (and above as well!)
Disclaimer: Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC of this book. The opinions expressed are my honest thoughts as I read the book.
Imagine having your personal mentor and cheerleader with you always. You can, with ‘Step Into Your Power‘!
Empowering you, the reader, to be the best You through exercises, action-plans, and stories to encourage and inspire, this book has it all.
For example, it talks about learning to speak up. And I love how the book goes into teaching the right way to speak up – to arm yourself with facts and discuss your opinions on things; to understand that it is ok to disagree with the people around you but to learn to do it the right way too.
Side-note: This reminds me of the times I tell my kids to learn the difference between speaking up and talking back! I am sure they disagree with me on this but that is ok 🙂 We are all learning together to bridge that gap!
Elsewhere, it teaches to say No, and teaches this again in wonderful ways (like saying no to bad habits, among other similar examples!)
The book also explores making your own path when you feel like you don’t fit in. Jamia teaches through her words of wisdom to learn to appreciate yourself – be the shining outlier, not the outcast.
These are just a few of the ways, each one simple but easily actionable, that Jamia teaches you – the reader – to Step Into Your Power. Andrea Pippin’s pop-out-of-the-page illustrations and bright backdrops are the perfect partner to Jamia’s words.
In Summary:
While this book can work for any age-group, I think it can have a lot of impact on 9 to 13 year olds. As a mom to a just-turned-teen-girl, I try to impart many of these lessons to my daughter, and this book is definitely going to help make it so much easier!
Giftable? Yes, totally. So ahead and buy ‘Step Into Your Power‘ for yourself or for that person who will love it.
Rating: 5/5
Reading Level: 9 to 13 years (and above as well!)
Disclaimer: Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC of this book. The opinions expressed are my honest thoughts as I read the book.
March 27, 2019
I am reviewing this book for Jamia Wilson, Quarto Publishing and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review
A great book for all classrooms to have - it is a book which can help inspire them to do something good - to empower them to be great and make a difference
A great book for all classrooms to have - it is a book which can help inspire them to do something good - to empower them to be great and make a difference
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