Many teen girls wear their "tough girl" exterior creating a barrier between themselves and their fragile hearts and the world. Don't be fooled by her eye rolling and the sucking of her teeth. If you look deeply into her eyes, past her fears, hurt, shame and sadness, you will see a spirit that wants deeply to find and fulfill her purpose and mission.
This book contains practical tools, stories, anecdotes and invaluable insight to empower both girls and those that support them.
“Inspiring The Souls Of Our Girls is a must read for anyone who works with young people, and for anyone with girls they care about in their families and communities. In this beautifully written book, Niambi Jaha-Echols draws upon her many years of experience working with and listening to girls. She addresses the tough issues African American girls face to help the reader understand them on a deeper emotional and spiritual level. You will see the girls in your life more holistically and clearly after reading this book.” ~ Marissa Arterberry
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“Deep. Well-written. Introspective. Genuine. Concentrated!" ~ PR, et Cetera, Inc. (Toni Beckham)
“Niambi gets it and when you read this book, you will too. Inspiring The Souls of Our Girls is a valuable tool to help us help young girls on their journey to becoming mature productive members of their communities." ~ Angela (Penny) Pitterson
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“Niambi Jaha-Echols has studied the mysticism and transformation of the butterfly so intricately, hand crafting
a much needed rites of passage into womanhood for our caterpillar girls and women all over the world, initiating them into a sisterhood of beautiful butterflies. Every black/African household should contain this very important work.” ~ Ugochi Nwaogwugwu (African Buttafly) "...This book is a confirmation of the knowledge, wisdom, compassion and love perfectly blended together to create a link between us and the little girls we have left behind to heal and protect themselves. Inspiring The Souls Of Our Girls is a mirror to the healing of our own souls; as we honor and connect to the humanity and goddesses in young women, we remember and connect to the same in ourselves."
~ Felicia Beckett, MA Co-Founder, Sistah Sankofa & Place-Based Geographer |