This timely how-to book from Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, teaches kids essential communication and social skills including: how to get along with others, stand up for themselves, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. All of the 50+ scripts and tips are presented in an accessible, non-judgmental voice with graphic-novel style illustrations.

Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?,Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or

and maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication with

friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities.

Talking the talk can be tricky, and every page of this super-useful book

provides easy, accessible scripts and guidance on the right thing to

say in all kinds of situations, from how to be inclusive, listen, give

advice, argue, stick up for yourself, and ask for help to how to turn

down a date, express sympathy, deal with offensive comments, respond to

bullying, and be trustworthy. Humorous, graphic-style illustrations that

play our familiar scenarios reenforce Newman's friendly, non-judgmental

tone and her commitment to helping kids develop the skills to express

themselves clearly while showing empathy, care, and generosity towards

others.