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A friend talks about you behind your back. What do you say to her? You want to watch a TV show thats on past your bedtime. How do you ask your parents? You break your friends favorite CD. How do you apologize? In American Girls latest Smart Girls Guide, youll learn the exact words to say in these situations, plus more than 200 others!. Tell a friend that youre sorry for her loss. Ask a teacher for more help. Stand up to a bully. Let someone how much they mean to you. Inside this book, youll find the tools, tips, techniques, and actual words! to help you untangle your tongue and speak out with confidence and grace.,
About the Author
Patti Criswell is the author of numerous titles for American Girl including "A Smart Girl's Guide to Friendship Troubles", "A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing What to Say" "Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends" and "Friends, Making Them and Keeping Them". She has also consulted on the "HELP!" column for the American Girl Magazine for many years. Patti is a Social Worker and therapist in Kalamazoo, MI. She specializes in working with girls and young women. Patti also teaches in the Social Work department at Western Michigan University. Her books have won several awards including the Children's Choice award, the NAPPA Honors award and the International Reading Association award. Besides living in "Girl World" (and loving it) Patti is married and the mother of two almost grown children.
