?tre

Être means "to be." And girls, middle school is not too young to ask yourself this all-important question: Who do YOU want to be? Think of this book as a smart big sister in your backpack, encouraging you to stick with what you love and helping you springboard your authentic interests into more.

SO . . . WHAT IS ÊTRE? A bold, full color magazine-style collection of articles breaking down big ideas like financial confidence, mentorship, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship for today's motivated girls. Organized by topic (#BeSmart, #BeWi$e, #BeInnovative), and featuring Insta-inspired graphics, Être offers wise words to world-changing girls . . . at exactly the right time.

WHO'S IN IT? Get ready for empowering quotes and interviews from luminary women alongside input from inspiring girls across the country.

WHO'S IT FOR? Middle and high school girls everywhere . . . and the moms, big sisters, and cool aunts reading over their shoulders.

"Breaking down big ideas like entrepreneurship, financial confidence, and mentorship for the younger set at an early and important age, this book springboards today's girls to become tomorrow's moguls!" --Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of Mogul and bestselling author of You Are a Mogul and Girl Mogul
"At Ellevate Network, we believe that giving ambitious women more opportunity will make the world a better, more equal place for everyone. Our community of women role models is setting the stage for a future where girls see themselves as leaders, with the power to change things in a big way. Être girls are the next generation of changemakers, leaders, and role models that our community needs. We're proud to be building a world together where women's power is embraced and celebrated." --Ellevate Network, a global community of professional women committed to helping each other succeed
"Être brilliantly does what no other organization or book does. It reaches middle school girls exactly where they are and helps them soar. Using fresh, engaging language, Être provides these girls with the tools to identify, preserve, and foster their most authentic selves, the part that so often gets lost in the societal pressures of middle school. And then Être encourages them to become the best version of that authentic self. A must-read for every middle school girl and everyone who loves her." --Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room, Carnegie's Maid, and The Other Einstein
"Middle school girls are a growing and mighty force for change. Être lays down a great road map for girls to help discover themselves and the leaders they can become in their own lives, communities, companies, and countries." --Nell Merlino, creator of Take Our Daughters to Work Day with the Ms. Foundation for Women, and founder of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence; Make Mine a Million $ Business; and Born Worthy