30 Days to Finding and Keeping Sassy Sidekicks and BFFs

July 1, 2009
Grades 7-10 Who doesnt need a BFF? Aimed at the pink-loving crowd, this self-help book offers reams of advice while staying true to the basics of being a friend. Listen, be attentive, and be supportive, Hantman advises, and cement relationships with activities like scrapbooking, making lists, and even planning a trip. Lively sidebars showcase friendship songs (Example: I Turn to You, by Christina Aguilera) and make browsing the book fun. At times the gosh darns, hecks, and gals strike a disingenuous tone, but as an engaging way to encourage girl bonding versus cliquishness, this works well.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)