This smart, savvy book helps teen girls get respect and hold on to is no matter what's happening at home, at school, with their friends, and in the world. Tips, activities, writing exercises, and quotes from teens keep readers involved.

This "big sister" style inspires trust. Girls learn respect is connected to everything, every girl deserves respect, and respect is always within reach because it starts on the inside.

Learn how to:

• be honest about what you want, think, and need
• fight back against the myths that keep girls down
• speak up when your line is crossed
• set boundaries and stick to them
• value your total originality
• solve disrespect dilemmas
• protect and defend yourself
• build strong relationships and support other girls
• get respect at school and at home
• spread respect and make the world a better place

240 pages.

"Respect inspires girls to replace self-doubt with far more powerful beliefs: self-respect, sisterhood, and social change."

- Peggy Orenstein, author, Schoolgirls: Young Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidence Gap

"Great book! A thorough guide that both parents and girls will love."

- Rosalind Wiseman, author, Queen Bees and Wannabes

"Respect should be on every girl's nightstand—right next to her diary."

- Peggy Klaus, author, Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It