Words Are My Superpower: A Kid's Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive Thinking

by Harold Green III (Author) Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)

Words Are My Superpower: A Kid's Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive Thinking
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

From award-winning author and spoken-word artist Harold Green III, a reminder of the power of language and an inspiring guide to "using our words" to effect the change we want to see--and be--in the world.

Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'. Some of the greatest "villains" in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we empower ourselves through language--employing affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more--we can overcome anything or anyone who stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green's gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins's eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change.

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Starred Review

Gr 6-10--This is a beacon of empowerment for tweens, offering a toolkit for navigating the complex landscape of emotions. Through the lens of superheroes and villains, Green adeptly correlates everyday feelings to relatable scenarios, fostering understanding and resilience in young readers. By providing strategies to articulate and cope with challenging emotions, the book equips tweens with the tools to navigate their inner worlds with confidence. The metaphorical framework of superpowers not only engages young readers but also instills a sense of agency, encouraging them to harness the power of language to shape their emotional landscapes. As they journey through the pages, readers are not only guided through the intricacies of their feelings but also empowered to rise above them, armed with the strength of words. VERDICT A vital resource for tweens and teens embarking on the tumultuous journey of self-discovery, offering guidance, understanding, and empowerment in equal measure.--Jessica Calaway

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Harold Green III
Harold Green III is an ever-evolving artist whose vibrant storytelling and passionate, lyrical delivery captivate audiences domestically and internationally. Using poetry as his central art form, Harold is a highly sought-after speaker, bandleader, and event producer. His self-published first collection of poetry, From Englewood, with Love, earned the prestigious Carl Sandburg Literary Award. He is also the author of Black Roses and Black Oak, a duo of illustrated volumes inspired by his viral odes to Black celebrities who are making history today (HarperDesign, 2022).

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, DeAnn Wiley has been a self-taught painter for five years. She began with traditional acrylic painting and just began her journey into the digital art world with a focus on children's illustrations. Her debut picture book, Sarah Rising, releases from Beaming Books in May 2022. She is an advocate for social justice, as she sits at the intersection of many identities: Black, woman, queer and disabled. When she is not painting or illustrating, she is working on her final year of grad school for Counseling Psychology. DeAnn is committed to learning, growing, and healing and each phase of her journey can be seen through her art.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780762481590
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Running Press Kids
Publication date
July 30, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF053160 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JNF071000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Activism & Volunteering
JNF070000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Inspirational & Personal Growth
Library of Congress categories
Interpersonal communication
Thought and thinking
Affirmations
Mantras

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