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You are awesome  Cover Image Book Book

You are awesome / Matthew Syed ; illustrated by Toby Triumph.

Syed, Matthew. (Author). Triumph, Toby. (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 1492687537
  • ISBN: 9781492687535
  • Physical Description: ix, 147 pages : illustrations
  • Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Explore, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published in 2018 in Great Britain by Wren & Rook."
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 21.50
Subject: Motivation (Psychology) > Juvenile literature.
Success > Juvenile literature.
Self-actualization (Psychology) > Juvenile literature.
Self-confidence > Juvenile literature.

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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch J 153.8 Sye 31681020111373 JNONFIC Checked out 05/13/2025

  • Baker & Taylor
    The best-selling author of Black Box Thinking and Bounce presents a practical guide for middle-grade readers on how to adopt a positive mindset, sharing lighthearted advice based on the examples of famous notables.
  • Sourcebooks Inc.

    A must-have for anyone looking for graduation gifts! You Are Awesome is a wonderful middle school graduation gift for him or her! It will remind the grad in your life to embrace their mistakes and continue to be awesome!

    You Are Awesome is a practical and insightful growth mindset book for kids to help middle grade children build resilience, embrace their mistakes, and grow into successful, happy adults. Times journalist, two-time Olympian, and bestselling author Matthew Syed demonstrates how grit, resilience, and a positive growth mindset can help in every aspect of your life—from school to friendships to sports to hobbies. Using examples of role models from Serena Williams to Mozart, You Are Awesome shows how success is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired through practice and a positive attitude.

    What If You Could Become Awesome at (Almost) Anything?

    It's not as impossible as you might imagine. If you're the kind of person who thinks …

    • I need a special type of brain to do math
    • You're either good at sports or you're not
    • I don't have a musical bone in my body

    Challenge the beliefs that hold you back! Whatever you want to be good at, the right mindset can help YOU achieve your dreams.

    You Are Awesome is the perfect…

    • growth mindset book for kids
    • inspirational book for kids age 9-12
    • mindset book for kids
    • 8th grade/middle school graduation gift for him or her!

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