Être The Book!
Être means "to be." And girls, middle school is not too young to ask yourself this all-important question: Who do YOU want to be? Think of this book as a smart big sister in your backpack, encouraging you to stick with what you love and helping you springboard your authentic interests into more.
SO . . . WHAT IS ÊTRE? A bold, full color magazine-style collection of articles breaking down big ideas like financial confidence, mentorship, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship for today's motivated girls. Organized by topic (#BeSmart, #BeWi$e, #BeInnovative), and featuring Insta-inspired graphics, Être offers wise words to world-changing girls . . . at exactly the right time.
WHO'S IN IT? Get ready for empowering quotes and interviews from luminary women alongside input from inspiring girls across the country.
WHO'S IT FOR? Middle and high school girls everywhere . . . and the moms, big sisters, and cool aunts reading over their shoulders.
Katty Kay, The Confidence Code For Girls
“Packed with quotes (including one from Claire Shipman!), interviews, and resources for girls interested in anything from entrepreneurship to science to art, this book is like having a big sister in your back pocket.”
Debra Messing, actor and activist
“I am so humbled and grateful to be included in this book specifically geared toward middle school and high school girls. @IllanaRaia meets girls where they are, and her book covers financial confidence, philanthropy, innovation and entrepreneurship. With input from women like me (who have lived a little) as well as girls who are currently on the road to discovering all they could be. This generation of girls will be our future global leaders and it is my privilege to add to the celebration and support of all girls.”
What People Are Saying
Ellevate Network, a global community of professional women committed to helping each other succeed
"ÊTRE girls are the next generation of changemakers, leaders, and role models that our community needs. We’re proud to be building a world together where women’s power is embraced and celebrated.”
Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in The Room, Carnegie’s Maid, and The Other Einstein
“ÊTRE brilliantly does what no other organization or book does. It reaches middle school girls exactly where they are and helps them soar. Using fresh, engaging language, ÊTRE provides these girls with the tools to identify, preserve and foster their most authentic selves, the part that so often gets lost in the societal pressures of middle school. And then ÊTRE encourages them to become the best version of that authentic self. A must-read for every middle school girl and everyone who loves her."
Phyllis Fagell, K-8 counselor, therapist, and author of Middle School Matters