
Reach for the Skai
How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · November 9, 2021
Actress, activist, and now Dancing with the Stars competitor, Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this vibrant memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in Skai Jackson’s rise to stardom and life lessons
- Themes
- Self-acceptance, Bullying and antibullying, Empowerment and embracing differences
- Genres
- Biographies of Women for Kids, Bullying, Self-Esteem & Independence
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Actress, activist, and now Dancing with the Stars competitor, Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this vibrant memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback. Actress and activist Skai Jackson is a star! Her rise to fame started on the popular Disney Channel shows Bunk'd and Jessie. Her cool sense of style led her to create her own fashion line.
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And her success has made her a major influencer, with millions of followers on Instagram, who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. But being a teen celebrity isn't always glamorous. For the first time, Skai discusses the negative experiences that sometimes come with living in the spotlight--the insecurities about her appearance, the challenges of separating her real personality from her TV roles, and the bullying she's faced both personally and professionally. She knows firsthand the struggles tweens and teens face today, and she has found her calling as an antibullying activist, known as the queen of the classy clapback. Skai is a positive force and a role model for inspiring change and embracing differences in others. Her story will encourage girls and boys alike to believe in themselves and to have the courage to reach for the sky and follow their dreams.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in Skai Jackson’s rise to stardom and life lessons
- Tweens and teens navigating bullying, self-acceptance, or confidence
Where it sits
| Bullying | 50% |
|---|---|
| Self-Esteem & Independence | 38% |
| Biographies of Women for Kids | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids
- TV & Radio
- Bullying
- Authors
- Skai Jackson
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- November 9, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Self-acceptance · Bullying and antibullying · Empowerment and embracing differences
- Reading lane
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids