Pretty by Katie Makkai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=721t9nBnGEI
Veteran poetry slammer Katie Makkai gave a powerful spoken word performance on defining the word "pretty." -- "This, this is about my own some-day daughter. When you approach me, already stung-stayed with insecurity, begging, 'Mom, will I be pretty? Will I be pretty?' I will wipe that question from your mouth like cheap lipstick and answer, No! The word pretty is unworthy of everything you will be, and no child of mine will be contained in five letters. You will be pretty intelligent, pretty creative, pretty amazing. But you, will never be merely 'pretty'."
Perfect for #NationalPoetryMonth, this excellent piece is highly recommended for parents of Mighty Girls; older teens may also appreciate this thoughtful poem though it does contain some strong language. To watch Makkai's incredible performance on YouTube, visithttp://bit.ly/1drHggo
For a fantastic picture book about a young girl who knows her worth, we highly recommend "I Like Myself" for ages 3 to 8 athttp://www.amightygirl.com/i-like-myself
For two books to help tweens and teens appreciate how "pretty amazing" they are, check out "A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself, Even on the Bad Days" for ages 9 to 12 (http://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-liking-h…) and "The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals" (http://www.amightygirl.com/the-self-esteem-workbook-for-tee…)
And, for more books for all ages focused on building Mighty Girls' self-confidence, visit our "Self-Esteem & Confidence" book section athttp://amgrl.co/1JWBbxb