About This Book
Reach for this book when you have a son or student who insists that reading is boring, girly, or a chore. It is the ultimate antidote to the reluctant reader syndrome, designed specifically to engage boys who prefer short bursts of energy over long, dense novels. This collection brings together over eighty of the world's most famous authors and illustrators to share honest, hilarious, and occasionally cringeworthy stories about their own childhoods. The entries explore what it actually means to grow up as a male, covering everything from the first time they felt like a hero to the absolute embarrassment of middle school social blunders. Parents will appreciate the diverse range of voices and the way it validates various types of masculinity. It is a perfect choice for boys aged 10 to 14 who are navigating the messy transition into their teenage years and need to see that even famous, successful men were once awkward kids just like them.
