Claire Mysko
Claire Mysko
Girls Inc. Presents: You're Amazing! A No-Pressure Guide to Being Your Best Self

Female
32 years old
BROOKLYN, New York
United States



Last Login: 6/18/2009
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BooksA few of my current favorite authors: Sarah Dessen, Justina Chen Headley, Melissa Walker, Sarah Burningham, Nancy Redd

And a few of my all-time favorite authors: Judy Blume, E.L. Konigsberg, Beverly Cleary, bell hooks, Katha Pollitt, Jean Kilbourne, Natalie Angier


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Status:Married
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius



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   Claire Mysko's Blurbs
About me:
I'm a writer, speaker, and consultant specializing in girls' and women's issues. Check out my website at clairemysko.com.

My book for girls, Girls Inc. Presents: You're Amazing! A No-Pressure Guide to Being Your Best Self is out now!

"A great tool to help tween girls prepare for and overcome school drama, friend drama, and even a bit of body drama!"
--Nancy Redd, New York Times bestselling author of BODY DRAMA

"Every girl is amazing and this easy-to-follow guide helps girls finally believe it--and live it--for themselves! You're Amazing! is a must-read, interactive book for every girl and girl advocate who wants to bust past 'the supergirl dilemma' to become her super best self instead. This heartfelt book ultimately shows girls that they're not alone in the pressures they face and reveals how they can choose what they really want. It is both a revelation and a revolution!"
--Courtney Macavinta, founder of RespectRx.com and co-author of Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed

"I'm buying this book for every girl I know. Actually, make that every girl and woman I know. Claire Mysko pinpoints all the things that can erode self-confidence in this age group and then shows you what to do about them. You're Amazing! deals with adolescence with the same thoughtfulness and care that Mary Pipher's Reviving Ophelia did. Two words for this book: it's amazing."
--Hannah Seligson, author of New Girl on the Job: Advice from the Trenches

"If only every book for girls had a message like this one. Claire Mysko and Girls Inc. share an essential message of self-worth with smarts and savvy."
--Sarah Burningham, author of How to Raise Your Parents


You’ve heard it all before: Get good grades. Keep your room clean. Wear the right clothes. Try new extracurricular activities. And why don’t you have a boyfriend? All these demands can be mind boggling! What’s a girl to do? Girls Inc. Presents: You’re Amazing! is a guide to help you deal with the amount of pressure you endure to be “perfect.” In this fun and enthusiastic, not-your-mother’s book, you’ll get advice on not-so-easy topics, including how to:
* deal with stereotypes and cliques
* figure out the best way to balance school and a social life
* navigate the crushes and dating world
* find a place in your family

Packed with guidance from older teens, female role models, and activities from Girls Inc. (the organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold!), this fun to read book is truly a guide to being your very best—and happiest—self.

Featuring tips and personal stories from inspiring girls and women including:
* Ann Shoket, editor-in-chief of Seventeen
* Jess Weiner, self-esteem expert
* SuChin Pak, MTV News correspondent
* Magali Amadei, top model
* Kendall Ciesemier, founder of Kids Caring 4 Kids
* Irene from the Dove Reality Diaries

Check back for more news and updates!

Who I'd like to meet:
Authors, librarians, advocates, and amazing girls!

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 Teen Librarians @ Glendale Main 


 Misako Rocks! 


 The Book Girl Reviews 


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 Book Nymph 


 Katherine Langrish 


 ReadRaveReview 


 Respect Rx 


 Girls Write Now 


 Dr. Jenn 


 Sarah<3 


 Claire 


 Tanya Lee Stone 


 *jennifer laurens*author 


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Claire Mysko's Friends Comments
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Michelle Daly





Apr 2 2009 7:04 PM

Hi Claire, thanks for the add and the friendship.
Have a nice day! Michelle
How To Buy a Love of Reading





Mar 14 2009 5:52 PM

Thanks for adding me, Claire.
The message of your book is so important!
Justina Chen Headley





Feb 21 2009 5:45 AM

Hi Claire...A pregnancy guide! Now, you're truly Amazing!!
Justina Chen Headley





Feb 20 2009 4:00 AM

Claire! I've been seeing you everywhere. I'm so thrilled for you. So North of Beautiful is out now.
Are you working on anything new?
1000 Journals - Documentary





Feb 4 2009 9:32 PM

Hi there! We want to share with you an exciting step in the life of our film: The 1000 Journals DVD is here! Loaded with bonus features, subtitles, commentary, chapters... Read more about it on the 1000 Journals website, or visit amazon. com.
Many thanks!

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Little Willow





Dec 20 2008 4:02 AM

Happy almost birthday!
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Wendy Nelson Tokunaga





Dec 1 2008 3:19 PM

Thanks for being a tomodachi (friend)!
Book Nymph





Oct 22 2008 9:38 PM

Well, right now we are in the middle of our LOVE YOUR BODY WEEK filled with yoga, a movie showing, bake sale, and a couple of other things. We wanted to go to Seneca Falls, but the College didn't want to give us money towards it (right now we only get 100 dollars a YEAR)...so now we can't go.

Next semester we are going to be hosting LUNAFEST which is a small film festival For Women, By Women...and About Women. I just got the approval the other day...and I can not wait.

We also hold smaller events to raise awareness's...like safe sex, breast cancer, the wage gap, voting, abortion, and multiple others. Even though we have our names out there and people know who our group it...the campus doesn't really enjoy us..because we ARE activists and we are blunt.

We actually got yelled at on 9/11 because we decided to hold a candlelight vigil to honors those who died and who are currently fighting. The university, as well as every state University in PA, decided that it should not be done because it can harbor bad feelings and promote hate. Believe me...we are quite pissed off.

So..basically...the student body loves us...the state does not and this is why we only get 100 bucks a year and they try to hold us back with everything we try to do. Stupid conservative county...lol.
Tia/The Creativ1





Sep 18 2008 7:28 PM

Award Flyer
djlo





Sep 4 2008 1:54 AM

hi Babe so good to c u in LA please come back soon and keep up the good work! We NEED YOUUUUU !!!
I am all good let..s catch up soon
Lxoxoxox
Jennifer: YA Librarian for Otis Library





Sep 5 2008 11:08 PM

it is about an eating disorder, but i forgot that it comes out in April...I luckily got an ARC
Tempestt { Book & Music Reviewer }





Aug 31 2008 11:13 PM

Hello Clarie,
"You're amazing" seems like a great book, one all young girls should read.
I really want to read it!
The Book Girl Reviews





Aug 19 2008 2:13 PM

Thanks for the add! Hope you like the site :-) Have a great day!
Bumperboy





Aug 18 2008 5:49 AM

Awe, thank you very much, Claire!
Lisa McMann





Aug 5 2008 4:50 PM

See you tomorrow! Books of Wonder, people. 6pm. Be there!

xo
I Am Good Enough For Me!





Aug 1 2008 6:54 PM

Thanks for adding me!
Blessings,
McCarley
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Aug 1 2008 6:26 PM

Thanks for friending me! The book looks wonderful!
Gerb





Aug 1 2008 1:08 PM

Hey, there, Claire!!! Thanks for participating in the Freebie Friday! I'll see you Wednesday!

Linda
Lisa McMann





Jul 30 2008 1:27 AM

Hey Claire! I'm just catching up on comments -- glad you liked the Ypulse panels and I knew you were there in SF, but did we actually meet or not? (I think I'm losing my mind)

Whatever the case, I can't wait to see you in NYC for our signing next week! Woot!
Melissa Walker





Jul 29 2008 7:12 PM

how did you get that event thing to send out? is there a way to send to all friends, or do you have to choose each one individually? i'm myspace dumb.
Cheryl





Jul 29 2008 2:55 AM

Thanks for the add!
Melissa Walker





Jul 23 2008 3:34 AM

same here! i'm going to read the book soon, and then let's get a beer and talk shop!
Sisters in Strength





Jul 11 2008 7:35 PM



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3rd Annual Gender Equality Festival
Saturday July 19, 2008

10 am – 3pm, FREE!
Von King Park (Tompkins Park), Bedstuy, Brooklyn
Between Tompkins + Marcy at Lafayette

A free public event open to all New Yorkers – over 100 community artists, organizations, and local politicians - inspirational performances, resource sharing, and the arts! Bring your family and friends to celebrate a day of Singers, Dancers, Poets, Community, Raffles, and more!

Then join us afterwards…




After Party Fundraiser!
Get Down 2 Get Up, feat.
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Doors at 9pm, Sliding scale
Donation – $10 - $5, 21 + up with ID
At Sputnik Bar, 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn
G train to Classon Ave.

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Zulmara





Jul 10 2008 3:08 AM

Hope you are having a great week...

Check out my new guest blog and contest on Art by Latina Artists...

Hope you come by and leave a comment and join the group...

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