Keepin' It Real Through Writing

Working with teenage girls can be a very rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Because their needs are very unique, it is important that adults who work with our youth have the right tools to approach various topics in a way that they can relate to. As a result, She Is Unique! Mentoring Initiative has taken great strides to incorporate various topics of interest into a new curriculum for teenage girls titled, Keepin' It Real Through Writing written by Khristal Gooding, founder and Editor-In-Chief of Shenique Magazine.The 92-page publication is a perfect resource for mentoring programs that serve girls in both middle and high school. Topics covered in the book include: self-esteem, body image and confidence, hygiene and first impressions, budgeting, goal-setting, career planning, building successful relationships, anger management, peer pressure, respect, gratitude, personal responsibility, and creative writing activities. The workbook/ magazine/journal includes writing prompts, illustrations, checklists, quizzes and creative activities related to the many issues girls face today. It is perfect for summer programs, schools, churches, sororities and other civic organizations that work with pre-teens and teenage girls.