It's a Brave Young World

We are brave around here. Being bold and audacious is our way.No subject is off limits in this brilliant guide to life. From frenemies, crushes and consent to mental health, family dynamics and online addiction, this book will be the big sister you wish you had - answering all your most pressing questions, offering reassurances and helping you to understand your rights. Be empowered to put your safety first and gain the confidence to speak up and live your best life!A friendly, colourful guide covering all the need-to-knows about growing up.

Anu's book is refreshingly honest, informative and empowering - and it is one worth reading! -- Ruth Abban, BACP Psychotherapist and Racial Equity Consultant
Anu has written the quintessential coming of age toolkit for girls growing up in today's world. It's the kind of book I wish I had when I was younger [...] a worthwhile read for adults too -- Nikki Adebiyi, Founder of Bounce Black
Anu's beautifully illustrated guide to life, relationships and speaking up, is the book I wish I had when I was younger, and that every school needs a copy of. It will help young people (and adults!) get to know themselves better, embrace their uniqueness, empower them to speak up about unsafe situations and advocate for themselves and others. -- Georgina Butler Crimestoppers
This book isn't just a story-it's a mirror, a guide, and a conversation starter. It's a must-read for every young person and their parents, offering powerful insights into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of a generation like no other. -- Elham Fardad Founder & CEO Migrant Leaders

Anu Adebogun (Author)Anu Adebogun is a British-Nigerian author, scholar and award-winning youth practitioner.With ten years' experience across the youth and community sector, Anu has partnered with leading national organisations to promote the safety and wellbeing of young people and improve their access to education. She authored the bestselling book 'Black and Brave History: 30 Sheroes Who Shook Britain' to celebrate the revolutionary impact of Black female presence through colourful, inspiring biography. Anu holds a first-class Law degree and completed an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Oxford. Presently, she continues her PhD studies at Oxford where she explores parent-child relationships and safety at home.Lila Cruz (illustrator)Lila Cruz is an illustrator, comic book artist and journalist. She puts together all these professions to make books and tell stories. Originally from Salvador, Bahia, Lila now lives in São Paulo, Brazil.Soofiya (illustrator)Soofiya's design practice centres around illustration, visual identity and book design, with most clients tending to be in the arts, cultural and activist sector. Soofiya's art practice and writings aim to articulate a commentary on gender, race, politics and bodies through a DIY and therapeutically informed approach.Soofiya has worked as a lecturer in design and arts at Universities and HE institutions nationally and internationally in the UK and Xiamen, China. Soofiya is currently an associate lecture at UAL on their MA Internet Equalities course as well as a sessional lecturer at Ravensbourne and Brighton University.

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