Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls Girls today face so many different challenges in their lives. They are expected to be brave and strong, make new friends, help others, and perform well in school and in sports... while looking their best. Girls are often told to hide their genius and feelings. More and more girls think that they are not good enough. What should we do to help our girls? This book helps girls develop courage and real confidence to show off their creative genius! The inspiring stories in this book will show girls how to find their inner strength. They show that girls can rise above themselves and achieve anything if they believe in themselves. The key message of each story is: You are good enough just the way you are. Every girl is an amazing creative genius and worthy of every good thing. This book is the perfect way for girls to fall in love with reading. It is an ideal gift for girls in elementary school. The stories can also be read aloud as bedtime stories before going to sleep. Accept themselves (with all their strengths and weaknesses) Talk openly with their parents about their problems Overcome fears and be brave Deal with pressure Develop mindfulness and self-confidence Strengthen their social skills in dealing with other people Develop a strong personality