We are brave around here. Being bold and audacious is our way.
No subject is off limits in this brilliant guide to life. From frenemies, crushes and consent to mental health, family dynamics and online addiction, this book will be the big sister you wish you had – answering all your most pressing questions, offering reassurances and helping you to understand your rights. Be empowered to put your safety first and gain the confidence to speak up and live your best life!
A friendly, colourful guide covering all the need-to-knows about growing up
It’s A Brave Young World
Reading Age 10+
Children’s Non-fiction
Published by Little Tiger Press
With insights from Dr. Anu’s decade of work as a youth practitioner, justice advocate, and researcher, this book champions the growth, self-awareness, and safety of every young person.
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Featured on ReadingZone, BookTrust, Little Tiger Blog and Just Imagine
Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘Honest and Fearless’ – Bookbairn
‘A one-stop handbook for navigating life as a tween/teen in C21st Britain’ – thelittleliterary society
‘A fabulous resource, and one that I think young people would return to time and time again for help and support’- Lorraine Ansell, school librarian
‘This appealing, colourful guide is packed full of clear information, short stories and activities that will help the reader find out most of what they need to know about growing up’ - Sam, School Teacher
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘My kids aged 9 and 11 (boy and girl) shared so many interesting school situations based on the book. We had such deep conversations (some up to 1.5 hours). Well done for creating such a meaningful resource, especially in this current climate!’ – Children Services Manager
‘Anu has written the quintessential coming of age toolkit for girls growing up in today's world. It's the kind of book I wish I had when I was younger…a worthwhile read for adults too’ - Nikki Adebiyi
‘Anu's beautifully illustrated book will help young people (and adults!) get to know themselves better, embrace their uniqueness, empower them to speak up about unsafe situations and advocate for themselves and others’ - Crimestoppers Regional manager
‘This book is a mirror, a guide, and a conversation starter. It's a must-read for every young person and their parents, offering powerful insights into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of a generation like no other’ - Migrant Leaders Foundation