Boys Know It All: Wise Thoughts and Wacky Ideas from Guys Just Like You

Stereotypes and the pressure to conform often smother the creativity of boys and leave their fresh, original ideas unheard. Boys Know It All is a place where boys can speak their piece about what it is to be a boy. Boys, ages 6-16, have written chapters offering helpful hints for tough situations like talking to girls and surviving older siblings, while others toss out ways to fill free time creatively like inventing your own family traditions and taking care of pets. This is a fun book that also tackles serious issues about growing up male in America. Boys will enjoy reading it and will even get excited about learning and trying new things. Some sample chapters are:

* Doin' Your Own Thang--a 13-year-old's story of dealing with teasing from peers about his career as a professional tap dancer.
* Gone Fishin'--tips on catching frogs, bugs, and other creatures and how to care for them if you decide to keep them.
* Toughing It Out--an 11-year-old tells the story of his battle with a brain tumor and encourages others to "just hang in there" when life gets tough.
* Chivalry Isn't Dead--four boys from Memphis, Tennessee give hints on how to impress girls, friends, and family by being a classy "gentleman."