A Smart Girl’s Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets by American Girl

Gossip and rumors. Trading in secrets. Who’s popular, who’s not. Exclusion. Mean girls and queen girls. Group pressure. Jealousy. Cyber bullying. How can a girl deal with all the drama? And how can she rise above it? This book is full of tips, quizzes, advice from real girls. “how to say it” scripts, and solid smarts to help you handle drama, keep your head and heart during tough times, and put your best self forward.

Why we like it: Tackles sensitive issues that all young girls face and provides solutions on how to get through them. Also encourages open communication and expressing feelings.