Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls. Real Stories. Real Confidence.

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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! New from the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of The Confidence Code for Girls! The best way to understand confidence is to see it in action. That's why bestselling authors Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, and JillEllyn Riley have collected 30 true stories of real girls, pursuing their passions, struggling and stumbling, but along the way figuring out how to build their own special brand of confidence. From Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan, these girls took risks, doubted themselves, and sometimes failed. But they also hung in there when things got hard. Along the way they discovered what matters to them: everything from protesting contaminated water to championing inclusive books to the accessibility of girls' basketball shoes, and so much more. Different goals, different stories, different personalities, all illustrating the multitude of ways to be confident in the world. Packed with photos, graphic novel strips, and engaging interviews, Living the Confidence Code proves that no matter who you are, or how old you are, nothing is out of reach when you decide to try. Join this growing global community of powerful girls and imagine-what would you like to do, once you tap into your confidence How will you write your story

Katty Kay is the Washington, DC, anchor for BBC World News America. She is a regular guest on NBC's Meet the Press and MSNBC's Morning Joe. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and four children.

"The girls you meet in Living the Confidence Code are changemakers. They are making the world a better place. We can all learn so much from their bravery and resilience." - Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani "An impressive group of girls lead with hope and confidence. ...A high-interest, empowering read." - Kirkus Reviews "These inspiring stories spotlight compelling role models for young girls. A great companion to the authors' The Confidence Code for Girls." - School Library Journal