Like a Girl: Real Stories for Tough Kids - Aparna Jain

A beautiful book to own, share, and gift. Like a Girl is an empowering anthology designed to inspire young adults—especially girls—to smash stereotypes and lead their lives with fierce courage and unbreakable confidence.

Do you ever get the uneasy feeling that girls face a completely different set of rules than boys? Have you ever been told to behave "like a girl"? Perhaps that you should prioritize learning to cook, always be nice, or sit quietly with your legs crossed?

It’s time to rewrite that narrative. Welcome to the extraordinary world of fifty-one revolutionary Indian women who utterly broke the rules to forge entirely new paths for themselves and generations to come.

Adventurous, fiercely ambitious, and deeply resilient, the women profiled in this book fought grueling battles on the streets and complex legal cases in the courts. They won hard-fought political elections and high-stakes athletic matches. They climbed the world's tallest mountains and mastered the intricate realms of science and technology. Best of all, no matter the obstacles thrown their way, they absolutely never stopped chasing their dreams.

Written with sharp wit and inspiring clarity by leadership expert Aparna Jain, Like a Girl: Real Stories for Tough Kids is a masterfully illustrated biographical collection. It invites readers to dive into history, talk about these trailblazers, get inspired, and go out to change the world!

Why This Illustrated Anthology is a Modern Masterpiece:

• 51 Powerful Role Models: Features a beautifully diverse selection of real-life Indian heroines, offering young readers concrete examples of resilience, strength, and triumph.

• Smashes Gender Stereotypes: Radically redefines what it truly means to do things "like a girl," converting an old insult into a powerful badge of honor.

• The Perfect Gift for Young Dreamers: Highly engaging, story-driven narratives make it an exceptional addition to home libraries, school classrooms, and book clubs for young adults.