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100 Things Guys Need to Know

Name: 100 Things Guys Need to Know
Author: Bill Zimmerman
ISBN: 9781575421674

by Bill Zimmerman, William Zimmerman

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Overview

Boys need and want advice on all kinds of issues, for all kinds of problems, questions, and concerns. Often, they don’t know who or how to ask, and it seems to them that most self-help books are written for girls.

Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, inspiring stories, facts, and anecdotes keep them interested.

Journaling prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them—from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, handling anger, and more.

Positive, practical, and affirming, 100 Things is just what boys need in a world of mixed messages on what it means to be male.

Synopsis

Boys need and want advice on all kinds of issues, for all kinds of questions and concerns. To them, it seems that most self-help books are written for girls. Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, stories, and facts keep them interested. Prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, anger, and more. Conversation starters for adults are available as a free download.

Youthworker Journal

"Highly recommended."

About the Author, Bill Zimmerman

Bill Zimmerman has written more than a dozen books used by families, children, and schools. As an editor at Newsday, one of the nation’s largest newspapers, he created a special section for young people on current events and other issues that has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

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Youthworker Journal

"Highly recommended."

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7-Zimmerman surveyed over 500 boys, ages 9 to 13, and offers their insights in this benign collection of tips for success. Organized into six sections-"You," "Body and Mind," "Family," "School," "Relationships," and "Future"-these bits of wisdom generally boil down to being true to oneself and acting with personal integrity. Unfortunately, they are spooned out in platitudes, like "Communication Is Important," "Friends and Family Can Mix," "Do What's Right for You," and "Explore Your Interests." Zimmerman includes numerous quotes from his survey results and boxed items such as "A Guy Like You," "Take Action!," "Fact," "Check This Out," and "Tips" to beef up the once-over-lightly text with some actual details and empowering suggestions. Cartoon drawings decorate the pages, with spreads of "Guy Comix" illustrating the text with situational scenarios. The net effect is not unlike reading a collection of brief self-help articles from a teen magazine. -Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.