Hey all! I'm Courtney Macavinta, co-author of the best-selling book for teen girls RESPECT and founder of Respect Rx, which is devoted to empowering girls, women and their advocates to boost self-respect, sisterhood and social change in their lives—and our world.
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- All Made Up: A Girl's Guide to Seeing Through Celebrity Hype and Celebrating Real Beauty by Audrey D. Brashich
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This Week: Teen Pregnancy, Girl Crushes, Debbie Reber
GIRLS
Have you ever had a "girl crush?" A girl you want to be like or look up to big-time? Check out Court's take on girl crushes in this month's issue of Teen Vogue. The article is on page 150 and is by Melissa Walker.
ADVOCATES
In the spirit of sisterhood, we're shining the spotlight on some of our Respect Role Models in girl and women's advocacy. We already have such a long list of prospects that we might have to start a separate blog! We kick things off with Debbie Reber.
MEDIA
I was on View From the Bay Monday, June 30 offering up some tips for parents around how to have a little chat about teen pregnancy in which your teens do all the talking! Watch the clip here.
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