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True Gretch, young adult edition : lessons for anyone who wants to make a difference

Call Number

  • 921 W6155.1 TEEN (CEN, EAS, OSH, POW, WSQ)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Atheneum, [2025]

Physical Description

176 pages ; 22 cm

Audience

Grades 7-9 Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Summary

"The Young Adult Edition of Michigan governor and rising Democratic star Gretchen Whitmer's memoir, packed with remarkable insights for young people wishing to make a difference in the world"--

Contents

  • Don't Let the Bullies Get You Down
  • A Note on Gallows Humor
  • Never Give Up
  • True Gretch Playlist
  • Learn to Listen
  • A Note on Notes
  • Surround Yourself with Great People and Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
  • Take Nothing Personally
  • Run Toward the Fire
  • And Now, a Message from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
  • Seek to Understand
  • A Note on Gratitude
  • You'll Never Regret Being Kind
  • Don't Burn Your Bridges
  • Own Your Screwups, and Forgive Others Theirs
  • Tell People You Care About Them
  • Be a Happy Warrior.

Added Authors

Lisa Dickey