Girl Pages : A Handbook of the Best Resources for Strong, Confident, Creative Girls

Offers 1,000s of ways for teenagers to discover their passions & pursue their dreams. Packed with a comprehensive scope of programs & resources avail., plus books, stories, interviews, & much more, this guide shows where to go for empowering info., instruction, & just fun. Chapters: outdoor adventure, sports, science & tech., writing & the arts, leadership & activism, & school & work; camps, internships, & org. that provide all-girl & coed supportive learning environ.; interviews with women in all types of careers; sports like ice hockey, rowing, snow boarding, surfing, rugby, & martial arts; pro-girlÓ books & movies featuring strong female characters; & the Parent Pages, which gives practical advice on how to encourage girls in their interests. Illus.Milholland, Charlotte is the author of 'Girl Pages : A Handbook of the Best Resources for Strong, Confident, Creative Girls', published 2006 under ISBN 9780756799380 and ISBN 0756799384.