Raising Black Girls [Paperback]

Geared toward African American parents, this handbook offers more than 50 tips on successfully guiding girls into womanhood and helping them avoid common pitfalls. The book looks at topics such as education, the definition of beauty, peer pressure, social media, dating, career development, music, television, role models, and the importance of paternal participation to help parents learn and understand how to effectively support their daughters.

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufuis an educational consultant and the author of more than 40 books, includingCountering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys,A Culture of Respect, the bestsellingRaising Black Boys, andUnderstanding Black Male Learning Styles. He lives in Chicago.