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Editorial Development: Darcie Johnston
Art Direction and Design: Jessica Rogers
Production: Jeannette Bailey, Tami Kepler, Judith Lary, Paula Moon, Kristi Tabrizi
Illustrations: Josée Masse
Special thanks to Jane Annunziata, Psy.D., and Cara Natterson, M.D.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Is this normal? : more girls’ questions, answered by the editors of The care &
keeping of you / edited by Darcie Johnston ; illustrated by Josée Masse. — 2nd
edition.
1 online resource.
Audience: Ages 8+.
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher;
resource not viewed.
ISBN 978-1-60958-948-6 (epub) — ISBN 978-1-60958-906-6 (pbk.)
1. Girls—Health and hygiene—Juvenile literature. 2. Grooming for girls—Juvenile
literature. I. Johnston, Darcie, editor. II. Masse, Josée, illustrator.
RA777.25 613’.04242—dc23 2014024597
A Letter to You
Millions of girls have read The Care & Keeping of You. Those readers have written us letter after letter about the way they look and the way they feel: Letters about hair and skin and teeth and nails. Letters about puberty and periods, breasts and bras. Letters about feelings and moods.
Some girls are worried they’re growing up too fast. Others feel
like they’re being left behind. Most want to know if what they’re
going through is normal.
Whatever you’re concerned about, you’re sure to find letters in
this book from girls who feel the same way you do. Reading the
letters may feel like you’re talking with good friends—girls like
you. And we hope our responses will answer your questions, too.
If you want to know more after reading (and you probably will),
ask your parents or another adult you trust. Read the “Tips for
Talking with Parents” at the back of this book to get you started.
You might feel embarrassed or nervous at first, but just jump in.
Each conversation will be easier than the last and will help you
feel more confident about the changes ahead.
Your friends at American Girl
Contents
Letters from you about hair, shaving, acne, makeup, braces, glasses, nails, keeping clean, and more
Letters from you about sleep, food, exercise, height and weight, ideas of beauty, and more
Letters from you about mood swings, privacy, losing your cool, crushes, tears, and more
Seven tips to help you talk with the trusted adults in your life about the things most on your mind
Grooming & Hygiene
Letters about hair, skin, teeth, nails, and more
Hair
Dear American Girl,
How often do I have to wash my hair now that I’m in
puberty? It does
