Positive Role Models for Teen's Self Esteem
Aubrey D. Brashich’s New Book, All Made Up, Helps Girl’s Confidence
May 15, 2006
Positive role models for teen’s self esteem can be elusive. In Aubrey D. Brashich’s new book, All Made Up: a girl’s guide to seeing through celebrity hype and celebrating real beauty, the author helps develop girl’s self esteem.
With so many tabloid magazines dedicated to seemingly doing the opposite, our society has placed a lot of its energy on creating role models from "stars."
If we are to change this almost obsessive fascination, we need to educate the younger generations. And that's exactly what Audrey D. Brashich is doing in All Made Up.
Aimed at teenagers, this fantastic resource asks us why we idolize movie stars and models instead of people who are making a difference. I clearly remember putting up magazine cutouts in my locker of models and quoting famous movie stars as people I looked up to.
Each chapter of the book ends with questions to the readers, which they can discuss on her on-line blog. The latter part of the book is dedicated to spotlighting role models who aren't in glossy magazines. Nearly all are young women who have started their own businesses, most related to empowering young women.
Along with the text are some absolutely wonderful drawings by Shawn Banner. Each is a mini-comic that speaks volumes about the issues at hand. They themselves are a good reason to take a look at All Made Up: a girl’s guide to seeing through celebrity hype and celebrating real beauty.
I am really pleased to recommend this resource to teenagers, parents of teenagers and anyone who wants to be inspired.
