The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset - by Oluwatosin Akindele (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

With a growth mindset, you can achieve anything―for boys ages 8 to 12

Get ready to unleash your power and potential. The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset is an interactive book for boys, with the keys to unlocking new possibilities. In these pages, you'll nurture a positive attitude and learn to celebrate mistakes as a chance for learning and growing!

With guided exercises and room to write, this book is your own space to find out who you truly are. You'll discover what other impressive guys have done before you, and imagine a world where you create the change you want to see. The fun of dreaming, stumbling, and expanding your mind starts now.

• Think big--Use this kids' journal to explore your passions and start planning what new challenges you'll tackle next.
• Get motivated--Find simple, practical tools that can help you be brave, take risks, and boost your self-confidence.
• Explore and reflect--Try fun growth mindset exercises that will inspire you to build your skills and record your thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Cultivate a can-do spirit with this friendly guide to a growth mindset for kids.

Review Quotes

"As a school social worker with over 20 years of experience, it is with great honor that I endorse Mr. Akindele's new book, The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset. This book provides practical and innovative strategies to ensure that our young boys learn to support themselves and each other in developing a healthy sense of self. When reading this enlightening book, children will have fun with the questions and puzzles. In addition, the illustrations are good visuals to show children what they can do. There is also an informational section for caregivers and references for additional material. Children, parents, teachers, and social workers should read this educational book." --Alicia Wilson, LCSW, NYC regional director of uncommon schools

"It is critically important for boys to believe that they are not defined by their circumstances or mistakes. The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset encourages them to find strength as they become the best version of themselves. The text structure and features are inviting to all readers, which allows individuals to learn and grow at their own pace."--Willette Mathlin, anti-racist educator

"The teenage years are rife with turbulent emotions, and this journal creates space for self-reflection, emotional processing, and identity exploration. This journal will provide refuge to any teenage girl grappling with who she is and who she wants to be."--Nancy Adler, Ph.D., clinical psychologist

About the Author

OLUWATOSIN AKINDELE, LMSW, is passionate about working with youth. As a therapist, he works primarily with boys and men through a private practice in New York. One thing he has carried from his experiences is the power of believing in yourself and utilizing your own strengths to improve all areas of your life. Follow Tosin on Instagram @therapy4usbyus and learn more about him at therapyforusbyus.com