A short, powerful, and moving story told from an accessible and encouraging voice. Zaila Avant-Garde is the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and a two-time Guinness World Records holder. 

 

Zaila has written a nine (9)-step guide on how to be awesome at life that shares accessible, attainable, and achievable tips for young readers. This book reads very conversational and feels like it is written from a youth-voice without compromise on the writing quality.  

 

There is so much advice in here that, even as an adult, I read and said, “Wow...that is really compelling.” It’s Not Bragging if it’s True is a story that many tweens and teens can relate to and shares practical advice on how to become great. It is appropriate for elementary and junior high readers alike.