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I AM FLAWSOME by SHEILA COLON BAGLEY—A REVIEW BY VERONICA JORGE

I AM FLAWSOME by SHEILA COLON BAGLEY—A REVIEW BY VERONICA JORGE

Independently published

2024

ISBN 979-8328775885

September. Summer comes to a close and a new school year begins; with all of the excitement, wonder and angst of growing up, fitting in, and trying to figure out who you are and your place in the world.

Which is why I found Bagley’s, I Am Flawsome, a treasure of a book, and a welcome and much needed September read for girls going back to school.

I Am Flawsome, which means that while one may have flaws, (and who doesn’t), one can still be awesome in spite of them, is geared to girls between the ages of eight and thirteen. A variety of coloring pages, activities, and thoughtful prompts, and spaces for daily journaling, encourages girls to accept themselves as they are, and promotes a healthy and positive self-image.

You won’t find the author’s name anywhere in the book, which I thought was a printing error, but Sheila explained, “I want the book to stand on its own to better accomplish the intent for which it was written: a daily practice for girls to learn how to be their own best friend.”

So, the book is not about her, but about you, the reader.

As the pages in the book affirm:

I am,

F ollowing my heart

L earning new things

A dapting as I go

W elcoming differences

S etting goals

O pening my mind

M aking mistakes

E nough

I Am Flawsome, is a wonderful book that validates the individual, and helps them to discover and see how very special and unique they are.