HMH Books for Young Readers

A man too full of himself is empty inside.

Do not lead with your heart, her mother had said. Lead with your head.

Tami had dusted the girls with perfumes and powders and imparted advice: Men like the smell of self-worth, confidence. You must know your mind and speak it, but not too often. Men fear intelligent women. It means they are capable of anything. You must laugh, but not be funny. You must be spirited, but not strong . . .