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LIVING THE CONFIDENCE CODE

Katty Kay, Claire Shipman and JillEllyn Riley

Thirty girls from around the world lead with hope and confidence. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? The themes and advice are accessible to older children, but discussions of anxiety, self-doubt, social pressure, and achievement are better suited to readers with some emotional maturity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Educational value4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No strong profanity is expected; the tone is motivational and age-appropriate.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The core theme is encouraging girls to take risks and be brave in the face of uncertainty.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving and thinking outside the box in social and academic situations.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a variety of stories and perspectives from different young women.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Teaches evidence-based psychological concepts and practical life skills for personal development.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages empathy, self-compassion, and supportive behavior, though kindness is a secondary theme rather than the central focus.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Extremely positive messages about self-reliance, growth mindset, and overcoming fear.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages healthy role modeling and building supportive peer groups.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in LIVING THE CONFIDENCE CODE would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in LIVING THE CONFIDENCE CODE, and what caused that change?
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