Masks Off, Crowns On

About the Book

You GROW, Girl! Masks Off, Crowns On is the first in a one-of-a-kind series of short story collections for teen and preteen girls. Geared toward readers ages twelve through nineteen, this interactive volume includes forty realistic fiction short stories featuring teen and preteen girls of differing ages, backgrounds, and personalities, faced with a variety of situations and circumstances. Covering every issue relevant to teen girls, from self-esteem and body image to suicide and teen pregnancy, Masks Off, Crowns On will cause readers to laugh, cry, empathize, and most importantly, think! This book is presented in a way that encourages girls to take off the various “masks” they’ve been hiding behind (i.e., low self-esteem, guilt, fear, negative body image, etc.) and replace them with the shining princess “crowns” worthy of their true selves. This collection is subdivided into chapters according to subject, with an in-depth “reflections” section at the end of each. Featuring comprehensive and relatable reads on each issue, questions to prompt critical thinking, and a five-point coping strategy for each subject covered. Masks Off, Crowns On is written to challenge, inspire, and encourage young girls to think before acting, make wise decisions, build healthy relationships, take care of themselves inside and out, and value their individuality. Each chapter’s reflections section also includes a “Selfie Journal,” in which girls can record their thoughts, feelings, questions, and experiences. This beautiful treasury is a must-buy keepsake for teen girls everywhere—and for those who live and work with them! If you’re a teen or a parent of a teen, you’ve got to have this one on your bookshelf.

About the Author

Nataya Cowart is a licensed professional counselor, a life coach and the founder of sheRose, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization based in Georgia. sheRose, Inc. was founded to inspire and encourage young girls to develop leadership and life skills through mentorship and empowerment programs. The goal is to empower girls to be bold and confident leaders. Nataya is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the American Counseling Association, the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia, the National Association of Professional Women, the Junior League of Atlanta, and A Nonprofit Success. She takes advantage of her involvement in these organizations to continue her education and to grow as a force for social change in her community. As both a citizen of the world and a believer in the power of self-love, Nataya now spends most of her time developing positive and impactful relationships with young girls and their support networks. Nataya’s inspiring adventures allowed her to see that exposure to the world and to other cultures creates new opportunities and changes one’s mindset. During her time traveling, she gained a firsthand understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of women in multiple cultures, which contributed to her desire to enhance the skill-building opportunities available to young women around the world. She truly believes in an old quote by St. Augustine, which has become her life motto: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”