How to Win Your Crown: A Teen's Guide to Pageant Competition [Paperback]

S. A. Bordenkircher (Author), Scott (Illustrator)

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From the Publisher

Before we agreed to publish this book we checked existing publications in this category. We found books written by previous pageant winners telling about their experience but found nothing to guide the beginner in her quest for a title. We decided to publish HOW TO WIN YOUR CROWN because it is a 1, 2, 3 book -- a basic guide for teen girls new to the world of pageants, and it is more. Even teen's who decide not to jump into the world of pageants will find something valuable in these pages. Learning to be all you can be isn't just for contestants---we're betting it's a dream all females share. Enjoy!

From the Back Cover

Turn your dreams into realities. HOW TO WIN YOUR CROWN is a savvy guide that tells you how it's done. You'll discover how pageants work, who the people are, and what's expected of you as a competitor.

As a serious contender, you will need to know how to plan & organize your efforts, figure out your pageant budget, & make sound decisions about yourself and your participation.

Be prepared for competition and feel your confidence soar. Work out a plan and put your plan into action. Learn which skills make a winner & how to acquire those skills.

Discover the magic of practice, and the secrets to developing poise. Find out the most graceful ways to stand, walk, and sit and how to project your image.

Learn how to decide which colors, necklines, & waistlines are best for you & how to establish your own style. You'll find this and more in short, easy to understand, chapters written for young adults just like you. Remember----Winners are made not born & you can be one, too. HOW TO WIN YOUR CROWN tells you how. The rest is up to you. Good luck!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Abby Pub; 3rd edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096617710X
• ISBN-13: 978-0966177107
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Starting Point for Pageanteers, June 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Win Your Crown: A Teen's Guide to Pageant Competition (Paperback)

I have been competing in pageants since I was little, and reading this book at my friend's house was great. I had introduced my best friend to pageants when she was 12. I got her the book and she read it. Later, she won Jr Miss All American. She felt great and told me to read it,too. I picked up so many details to help me in my next competition. Even as a "veteran" pageant contestant, it gave lots of hints and helped in some of my questions about competing in differently styled pageants.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save Your Money!!, May 31, 2005

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Diamond (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Win Your Crown: A Teen's Guide to Pageant Competition (Paperback)

This book, only 81 pages long, could have mentioned a lot more to help a new contestant. A few of the examples are helpful, but Bordenkircher doesn't hint at any new or creative ideas towards winning a pageant. Most of the material is common sense and a lot of the important points are not elaborated on. It seems only unimportant things are gone into detail about. For example, the author tells a two page story on how a woman was too picky about her choosing gown. Who cares?! As a contestant, I can tell a lot of helpful hints were left out. Tips and secrets a "former judge" should be able to share; tips I would like to know, but no one seems to be telling! It almost angers me to know that people pay $12.95 for a thin book that has information one could obtain at a free pageant tip site! Next, while describing flattering necklines, waistlines and sleeves, the reader has no idea what these designs look like. It's like this book is an outline for a longer book! Why would I buy a book, only to find I must go online to find pictures of what was described in it? If it is an instructional piece, why can't all the instruction be contained in one spot?! It seems as if pageant officials and writers want to blur the truth about pageants. Why can't anyone simply share what practices win?! I recommend Becoming A Beauty Queen: The Complete Guide. It provides anecdotes, helpful tips on poise, winning and grooming tips any girl or lady would appreciate. Plus, it's much more detailed, well-written and visually appealing. How to Win Your Crown just isn't worth it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for ALL teen age girls!!, May 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Win Your Crown: A Teen's Guide to Pageant Competition (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book that all teen age girls should read. It is full of wonderful ideas on how to be the best that you can be. The importance of being proud of who you are is stressed over and over again. Goal setting and attitude are discussed. The book gives many practical suggestions on how to look your best using color and style, and how to establish your own identy. A great handbook for all teen age girls and their mothers.