Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills,
including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an
ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?, Catherine Newman,
author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive
guidance and instruction to help kids establish or and maintain
meaningful relationships and effective communication with friends,
teachers, family members, and others in their communities. Talking the
talk can be tricky, and every page of this super-useful book provides
easy, accessible scripts and guidance on the right thing to say in all
kinds of situations, from how to be inclusive, listen, give advice,
argue, stick up for yourself, and ask for help to how to turn down a
date, express sympathy, deal with offensive comments, respond to
bullying, and be trustworthy. Humorous, graphic-style illustrations that
play our familiar scenarios reenforce Newman's friendly, non-judgmental
tone and her commitment to helping kids develop the skills to express
themselves clearly while showing empathy, care, and generosity towards
others.