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Dare to Be You

Defy Self-Doubt, Fearlessly Follow Your Own Path and Be Confidently You!
By Matthew Syed
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Dare to Be You by Matthew Syed is a motivational children's book that encourages young readers to embrace their individuality and potential. Through engaging stories and activities, it inspires confidence and self-belief, urging children to overcome fear and societal expectations to achieve their dreams. The book promotes a mindset of growth and resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment in its readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy empowering children's books that encourage young readers to embrace their individuality, think critically, and confidently navigate their own paths. Combining engaging stories with insightful lessons, it offers inspiration and practical advice for kids eager to explore their unique potential and develop a growth mindset.

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Discover the power of diverse thinking in this exciting new book from the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Awesome, Matthew Syed.

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From the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Awesome comes the much-anticipated follow-up, Dare to Be You. What would you dare to try if you stopped worrying about fitting in? If you're the kind of person who thinks: I don't like standing out from the crowd ... I wish I could be more like the cool kids ... There's no point trying to change things ... then this book is for you. Because guess what? There's no such thing as normal. Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young readers to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome's trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking. When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero. This groundbreaking, practical, and positive book will help kids develop the inner confidence to grow into happy adults who know—and, more importantly, LIKE—themselves. Praise for You Are Awesome, children's book of the year 2019 and Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller: "A very funny and inspiring read! Brilliantly practical with a wide variety of examples that make it relevant for both boys and girls (and adults)!" - Online customer review "Genuinely funny and engaging ... It's a must read." - Online customer review

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Dare to Be You by Matthew Syed is praised for being a charming and motivational book for children, encouraging them to develop confidence and resilience. The sequel to his popular first book, it uses engaging text, stylish illustrations, and real-life examples to inspire young readers to carve their unique path. Critics consider it a highly inspiring read, suitable for every teenager.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526362377

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Toby Triumph

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 415g

Pages: 192

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Career Development Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matthew Syed

About the Author

Matthew Syed (Author)

Matthew Syed is a columnist for The Times, an acclaimed author and a former international table tennis champion. His first book for kids, You Are Awesome, was a no. 1 bestseller and won Best Children's Non-fiction Book 2019. He is also a trustee of Greenhouse Sports, a charity that empowers young people from disadvantaged communities through sport. Matthew is married, and has two young children.

Toby Triumph (Illustrator)

Toby Triumph is a New York-based illustrator from Yorkshire, England. He creates detailed hand-drawn pieces with an irreverent edge, that incorporate characters, typography and playful phrases. Outlines and blocks help him create definition within these detailed illustrations, often realised in mono or duo tone colour palettes. His work has been applied across product packaging, advertising, clothing, installations and large-scale murals.

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