You Are Awesome

You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed is an empowering and inspirational guide designed to help young readers unlock their full potential and become the most amazing version of themselves. In this book, Syed dismantles the myth that talent is something innate and shows how it can be cultivated through effort and determination. Whether it's overcoming doubts in sports, mathematics, or exams, this book serves as a motivating manual for children to turn their dreams into achievable goals.

Syed uses a variety of engaging examples from real life to illustrate his points, drawing from the lives of notable figures like Mozart and Serena Williams to demonstrate that anyone can achieve greatness with the right mindset. The central concept of the book is the 'Growth Mindset,' a belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and input from others.

This isn't just a book for children; it's a treasure trove of wisdom for adults too. The practical advice and positive messages resonate across age groups, making it a must-read for families to explore together. Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, praises the book, calling it "an awesome book about becoming awesome," and highlights its power to show that anyone can walk the path to awesomeness.

"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)!" - Amazon Customer

"A truly inspiring book for the younger generation!" - Amazon Customer

"Genuinely funny and engaging. There are messages in this book for both adults and children. It's a must-read." - Amazon Customer

If you ever thought, "I'm no good at sport," or "I can't do maths," or "I really struggle with exams," this book is here to change that mindset. By encouraging resilience and a positive outlook, You Are Awesome equips young readers with the tools they need to conquer their limitations and achieve their dreams.

This positive and empowering guide will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential, and become successful, happy, awesome adults.

Practical, insightful, and full of encouragement, this is the go-to guide for helping children embrace their mistakes, learn from them, and grow into successful, happy adults.

Also available: The You Are Awesome Journal. Whether setting out your goals, planning the best practice ever, keeping calm with breathing exercises, or making paper aeroplanes to understand marginal gains, you'll love the brilliant activities in The You Are Awesome Journal—it’s the perfect companion to You Are Awesome!