LITERATURE + LECTURES

Blue Willow Bookshop presents Rachel Simmons, Thursday, September 30 at 7pm, at St. Agnes Academy, 9000 Bellaire Boulevard. Join Rachel Simmons (Odd Girl Out, The Curse of the Good Girl) for a fun, interactive back-to-school workshop on getting the most out of friendships and staying true to yourself.

You and your daughter (ages 8 & up) do not want to miss this opportunity to see Rachel live!

With laughter & honesty, Rachel will teach the girls powerful strategies to express themselves with authenticity and confidence, deal with friend drama effectively and make healthy decisions in relationships. Adults will learn tools to support girls on their journey. Bring lots of questions and stay for the book signing of Rachel's newest book release in paperback: The Curse of the Good Girl.

Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, and The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence. As an educator and coach, Rachel works internationally to develop strategies to address bullying and empower girls.

After graduating from Vassar College, Rachel won a Rhodes Scholarship from New York in 1998. She attended Oxford University, where she began her study of female aggression.

The co-founder of the Girls Leadership Institute, Rachel currently serves as a consultant to schools and organizations around the world. She has worked as a classroom teacher at Miss Hall’s School in Massachusetts and the Roedean School in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rachel was the host of the recent PBS television special, “A Girl’s Life,” and writes an advice blog for girls at TeenVogue.com.

Rachel has appeared on Oprah, is a frequent contributor to the Today Show, and appears regularly in the national media. Odd Girl Out was adapted into a highly acclaimed Lifetime television movie. Rachel lives in western Massachusetts with her West Highland Terrier, Rosie, who is currently taking private workshops with Rachel to learn how to stop bullying other dogs.

NOTE:  This is a ticketed event that will be held at St. Agnes Academy. Each ticket of $15 will admit a parent-daughter pair to the event, which includes one copy of The Curse of the Good Girl. If you would like to include another daughter at the event, the charge is an additional $5.

To obtain tickets, please contact us at (281) 497 8675, or stop by the shop.