Overview

Mother-daughter book clubs are a great way to encourage reading, bonding, and socializing among mothers, daughters, and their friends. But these clubs can do more than that, suggests educational psychologist and parenting coach Lori Day. They can create a safe and empowering haven where girls can freely discuss and navigate issues surrounding girlhood. In Her Next Chapter, Day draws from experiences in her own club and her expertise as an educator to offer a timely and inspiring take on mother-daughter book clubs. She provides overviews of eight of the biggest challenges facing girls today, such as negative body image, bullying, gender stereotypes, media sexualization, unhealthy relationships, and more, while weaving in carefully chosen book, movie, and media recommendations; thoughtful discussion questions; and group activities and outings that extend and enrich conversations and make clubs fun. Her Next Chapter outlines how mothers can use the magic of books to build girls' confidence and sense of possibility as leaders, allies, and agents of change. A list of further resources and reflections and observations from Day's now-adult daughter, Charlotte, round out this indispensible resource for anyone who cares about, teaches, or works with girls.

Reviews

"From personal experience, I can tell you that mother-daughter book clubs can help you navigate the daunting challenges of raising confident and mighty girls. This comprehensive guide, rich with discussion ideas and book, film, and media recommendations, will inspire more mothers to start their own book clubs. It's been years since I started a mother-daughter book club for my eldest daughter, and this book made me wish I could start over and do it again with my daughters." —Lesli Rotenberg, General Manager, Children's Media, PBS

"The wisdom and common sense of Lori Day is a much needed point of view for our society. I wish that she had written Her Next Chapter ten years ago, so I would have had her insight when my daughter was four! Mother-Daughter book clubs are such a great step in the right direction!"—Brenda Chapman, Writer/Director, Disney/Pixar's Brave

“Filled with practical advice, inspired reading lists and thoughtful analysis of the challenges girls face, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone who cares about raising girls to be leaders. [. . .] This books also offers a treasure trove of inspiring heroines… representing all the different forms that female leadership can take in our modern world. . . . Role models for girls abound in Lori Day's delightful book.” —June Cohen, Executive Producer of TED Media

“Her Next Chapter is a smart and incisive guide for mothers raising daughters in today's toxic media culture, where hypersexualization and gender stereotypes are the norm. . . . Through Her Next Chapter, Day empowers mothers and daughters to decode and ultimately transcend these destructive media messages, so that girls can grow up armed with confidence. A must read for moms!” —Elena Rossinni, Writer/Producer/Director The Illusionists

"Looking for a wonderful way to bond with your daughter? Look no further than Her Next Chapter. Using mother-daughter book clubs as the backdrop, Her Next Chapter provides tools and strategies for discussing the issues today's girls face, while promoting media literacy and empowerment. What more could you ask for from a book?" —Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD, Author, Princess Recovery: A How-to Guide to Raising Strong, Empowered Girls Who Will Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters

"The book does a great job of discussing contemporary issues facing our daughters." —The Mama Games

"[Day] strike(s) back at pop culture's vapid values with simple, sage suggestions that any parent can use to flip the message and get the dialogue going in a healthier direction." —ShapingYouth.org

"This book is so incredibly well done and I can't recommend it highly enough." —MotherDaughterBookReviews.com