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You Are Awesome : Find Your Confidence and Dare to Be Brilliant at (almost) Anything by Matthew Syed (2019, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated

ISBN-101492687537

ISBN-139781492687535

eBay Product ID (ePID)20038408820

Product Key Features

Book TitleYou Are Awesome : Find Your Confidence and Dare to Be Brilliant at (Almost) Anything

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSocial Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Topics / Adolescence, Health & Daily Living / General

Publication Year2019

IllustratorTriumph, Toby, Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorMatthew Syed

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight15.9 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"How inspiring is it to know that there's a path to awesomeness and that anyone 'e" absolutely anyone 'e" can go down that path. This book shows you how." - Carol Dweck, PhD, bestselling author of MINDSET, "Syed has an engaging writing style that avoids condescension. Fun facts, statistics, quotes, and stories of hard work and perseverance from "Famous Failures" are featured. Syed's belief that anyone can get good at something, and his explanation of his process, is realistic and encouraging. " -- School Library Journal, "Syed has an engaging writing style that avoids condescension. Fun facts, statistics, quotes, and stories of hard work and perseverance from "Famous Failures" are featured. Syed's belief that anyone can get good at something, and his explanation of his process, is realistic and encouraging. " - School Library Journal, "The visual design, featuring many dynamic fonts, inspirational quotes, and energetic drawings in black, gray, and yellow, succeeds in being upbeat and encouraging." -- Booklist, "The visual design, featuring many dynamic fonts, inspirational quotes, and energetic drawings in black, gray, and yellow, succeeds in being upbeat and encouraging." - Booklist, "The goal of this book is to help kids realize that they needn't necessarily be born with a certain gift or talent--that maybe success is a combination of hard work, the right mentors, and a strong support system. Syed offers a variety of ways a young person can begin to reflect on who they really are and define what their true passion may be. " -- Kirkus Reviews, "The goal of this book is to help kids realize that they needn't necessarily be born with a certain gift or talent--that maybe success is a combination of hard work, the right mentors, and a strong support system. Syed offers a variety of ways a young person can begin to reflect on who they really are and define what their true passion may be. " - Kirkus Reviews, "How inspiring is it to know that there's a path to awesomeness and that anyone - absolutely anyone - can go down that path. This book shows you how." -- Carol Dweck, PhD, bestselling author of MINDSET, "The goal of this book is to help kids realize that they needn't necessarily be born with a certain gift or talent-that maybe success is a combination of hard work, the right mentors, and a strong support system. Syed offers a variety of ways a young person can begin to reflect on who they really are and define what their true passion may be. " - Kirkus Reviews, "How inspiring is it to know that there's a path to awesomeness and that anyone - absolutely anyone - can go down that path. This book shows you how." - Carol Dweck, PhD, bestselling author of MINDSET

SynopsisGetting good at stuff is not as hard as you might think. In fact, anyone can get (much) better at almost anything. That's where this book comes in. It's going to let you in on THE SECRET TO BEING AWESOME, and tell you things that people at the top of their game know about success. If you've got a friend who seems to ace exams with no effort, or a brother who is annoyingly better than you at basketball, or even if you just feel like you're not quite sure what you're best at-then this book is for you. Book jacket., WHAT IF YOU COULD BECOME AWESOME AT (ALMOST) ANYTHING? It's not as impossible as you might imagine. If you're the kind of person who thinks ... I need a special type of brain to do math You're either good at sports or you're not I don't have a musical bone in my body Challenge the beliefs that hold you back Whatever you want to be good at, the right mindset can help you achieve your dreams. Times journalist, two-time Olympian, and bestselling author Matthew Syed demonstrates how grit, resilience, and a positive mindset can help in every aspect of your life--from school to friendships to sports to hobbies. Using examples of role models from Serena Williams to Mozart, You Are Awesome shows how success is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired through practice and a positive attitude. Practical, insightful, and positive, this is the book to help you build resilience, embrace your mistakes, and grow into a more successful, happier YOU, A must-have for anyone looking for graduation gifts! You Are Awesome is a wonderful middle school graduation gift for him or her! It will remind the grad in your life to embrace their mistakes and continue to be awesome! You Are Awesome is a practical and insightful growth mindset book for kids to help middle grade children build resilience, embrace their mistakes, and grow into successful, happy adults. Times journalist, two-time Olympian, and bestselling author Matthew Syed demonstrates how grit, resilience, and a positive growth mindset can help in every aspect of your life--from school to friendships to sports to hobbies. Using examples of role models from Serena Williams to Mozart, You Are Awesome shows how success is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired through practice and a positive attitude. What If You Could Become Awesome at (Almost) Anything? It's not as impossible as you might imagine. If you're the kind of person who thinks ... I need a special type of brain to do math You're either good at sports or you're not I don't have a musical bone in my body Challenge the beliefs that hold you back! Whatever you want to be good at, the right mindset can help YOU achieve your dreams. You Are Awesome is the perfect... growth mindset book for kids inspirational book for kids age 9-12 mindset book for kids 8th grade/middle school graduation gift for him or her!