How to Be a Person
How to Be a Person
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Brief
160
Book • Nonfiction
2020
Middle grade
10-14 years
Super Short Summary
How to Be a Person by Catherine Newman is a guide for young individuals, focusing on life skills and personal development. It covers practical advice on everyday tasks, social interactions, and self-care, aiming to equip readers with the tools needed for becoming responsible and capable adults.
Humorous
Informative
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Catherine Newman's How to Be a Person is praised for its approachable, humorous take on teaching life skills to teens. Readers appreciate the practical guidance and relatable tone. Some critics find it overly simplistic for older teens. Overall, it's seen as a valuable resource for younger audiences navigating independence.
Who Should Read How to Be a Person?
A reader who enjoys How to Be a Person by Catherine Newman is likely a preteen or teen navigating everyday life skills. Fans of The Boy's Book by Michèle Lecreux or The Care and Keeping of You by Valorie Schaefer will appreciate its relatable, humorous guidance on growing up.
160
Book • Nonfiction
2020
Middle grade
10-14 years
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