Things You Can't Tell Adults

This book is a guide to emotional growth for teenage girls, written by bestselling author Rao Xueman. It brings together records of her sincere conversations with countless young readers over the years. In a question-and-answer format through letters, she responds to the most private worries on children's minds, from conflict with parents and friendship troubles to self-doubt, the ache of first love, school bullying, online harassment, and many other issues.

With words that are gentle yet strong, Rao Xueman keeps company with every young person who feels lonely or lost. Through one true story after another, she reminds readers: You are not alone. The pain you are going through is part of growing up. And growing up means learning to love yourself through that pain, finding the courage to say no, and taking one step at a time toward becoming the person you want to be.

This book is for every child who doesn't dare speak up. When you need a quiet place to let your feelings out, it will be here to accompany you through it all.