Welcome to Litsy!

“At least I‘m covered. I‘d rather be sweaty than exposed.”

For How to Be a Girl in the World, create a lesson on setting boundaries and self-respect. Begin with a class discussion about Lydia's experiences with uncomfortable situations and how she finds her voice. Then, have students brainstorm ways to set personal boundaries and recognize when situations make them uncomfortable. As an activity, students create “Empowerment Posters“ that encourage confidence, respect, and self-awareness.

How to Be a Girl in the World (2020) by Caela Carter follows seventh-grader Lydia as she struggles with body image, unwanted attention from boys at school, and discomfort around her mom's boyfriend. When her mom buys a run-down house, Lydia searches for magic and safety in her new environment. Ultimately, this heartfelt novel explores Lydia‘s journey of self-discovery, learning to set boundaries, and finding her voice in a confusing world.

This book was pretty good. I have Goodreads and they put it under the genre “magic”, but I really don‘t think it is that‘s right. So, if you‘re going to this book for magic, don‘t.