See Jane Win for Girls: A Smart Girl's Guide to Success [Paperback]

Sylvia B. Rimm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

In the 1990s, child psychologist Sylvia Rimm and her daughters—Sara, a research psychologist, and Ilonna, a pediatric oncology researcher—surveyed more than 1,000 satisfied, successful women. Their goal was to “identify the essential childhood elements that encouraged these women to achieve fulfilling careers” so other parents could give their daughters the same advantages. Their results and advice were published in See Jane Win®, which became a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller.

See Jane Win® teaches parents how to help their daughters. See Jane Win® for Girls teaches daughters how to help themselves. Dr. Rimm gives girls the “I Can” tips and tools they need to be confident, capable, eager to learn, and ready to lead.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9-Rimm has adapted her best-selling guide to success for women, See Jane Win (Crown, 1999), for a younger audience. Here, she offers advice and strategies to help readers become "I CAN girls"-individuals who are smart, motivated, creative, and persistent, among other admirable qualities. The message is strong and simple, the advice is practical, and readers looking for guidance and direction will respond positively to the book's format. The author tackles issues such as self-esteem, failure, and change in a clear and gentle manner. Each chapter offers basic tips on how to improve one's skills, both academic and social, along with quizzes and activities. Success stories and inspiring quotes from famous and successful women from a wide range of backgrounds and careers are scattered throughout. A useful self-help book and practical guide to life.
Laura Reed, Pickering Public Library, Ontario, Canada
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“Readers looking for guidance and direction will respond positively to the book’s format.... A useful self-help book and practical guide to life.”—School Library Journal

“This whole book is written with touching sensitivity and tact, yet is very direct and very specific. It speaks with a voice of experience without moralizing. I would buy a dozen and hand them out to every young girl I know.”—Gifted Education Communicator

“Girls wishing to build their self-esteem will enjoy this book, and its suggestions.”—Library Media Connection

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575421224
• ISBN-13: 978-1575421223
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good self-esteem builder for young girls..., May 28, 2003

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Carolyn K. "Mrs. Hoagie" (Hoagies' Gifted Education Page) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: See Jane Win for Girls: A Smart Girl's Guide to Success (Paperback)

A fun-and-valuable read for girls in upper elementary or middle school, Rimm's See Jane Win for Girls is a self-esteem boosting, self-discovery book that girls enjoy. My 12-year-old daughter enjoyed reading this book to reveiw with me, and she was smiling often, and even laughed out loud.

From Brainpower to Social Smarts (or not!), continuing to tough topics including When Things Change (moving, new school, divorce, etc.) and Family (anger, parents, siblings, and more), Rimm talks about many of the everyday and extraordinary issues facing smart girls today, and offers introspection and ideas for dealing with them, and growing from them.

See Jane Win for Girls is mixed with quotes and questions from young girls, quotes from grown-up girls, and inventories and tips to make the book even more personal for your smart girl.

I'd recommend this book for all gifted young girls, before, during and after those difficult middle school years.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, April 15, 2003

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Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: See Jane Win for Girls: A Smart Girl's Guide to Success (Paperback)

This truly is a wonderful book, full of encouragement for young girls everywhere.
Written in a way that is both entertaining and also with great insight, it's sure to catch any
young readers eye.

I found myself smiling, shaking my head in agreement and truly enjoyed the "I Can" sections.

Tips on self-esteem, improving your social
skills,help with your family, dealing with changes, it's all there.
This is an outstanding book for the entire family to share! Also interactive with the reader, which is always a plus!

Very good read!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly useful and well presented, July 23, 2003

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Catherine Dee "Catelouise" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: See Jane Win for Girls: A Smart Girl's Guide to Success (Paperback)

Dr. Rimm has done a fantastic job of translating her findings from her research for See Jane Win and How Jane Won into a format that girls can appreciate and relate to. I plan to give this to my niece and any other girls who can use it.--Catherine Dee, author of The Girls' Book of Success (2003)