Capstone Press

For the last six years, I have been privileged to work with publishers like Snap Books/Capstone Press and Enslow Publishing on a series of titles about high-interest topics for tween and teen girls. Topics range from fashion to figure skating to a retrospective of Judy Blume's life and work. Enjoy!

 

Updos All About the Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2010
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Part of the "Zodiac Fun" series, this book makes learning about astrology a breeze. From fashion trends to career matches, you'll find out just what keeps these air signs flyin' high.

All About the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2010
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Part of the "Zodiac Fun" series, this book gives all the 411 on these dreamy signs. From fashion trends to career matches, you'll find out just what keeps these water signs afloat.

 

Updos

Justin Timberlake
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2010
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Get up close and personal with Mr. JT! From the "Mickey Mouse" club stage to N*Sync, Justin's now flying high as a superstar soloist. Find out what makes this talented musician tick and why fans just can't get enough!

Beyonce Knowles
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2010
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Pop princess, fab fashion designer, amazing actress—this multi-hyphenate definitely has the Midas career touch! Find out more about how this once shy girl from Texas made it big and found her date with Destiny.

Updos Updos: Cool Hair for All Occasions
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2009
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: In this book, you’ll learn how to create a variety of awesome updos. Armed with easy-to-follow instructions and trusty tips, you’ll be sporting these sassy ‘dos in no time. Pack your piks, fire up your curling irons, and get ready for beautiful buns, terrific twists, and plush ponytails!

Braiding Hair: Beyond the Basics
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2009
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Get the step-by-step scoop on creating various braids. You’ll also score hair care tips and style suggestions for everything from sporting events to school dances. Get ready for a braiding bonanza!   

 

Judy Blume: Fearless Storyteller for Teens
Cheer Professionals: Cheer as a Career
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2008
Audience: Tweens/Teens
Content: Who says you have to hang up your poms after college? From Pop Warner to professional sports teams, cheerleading can truly be a lifelong pursuit. Whether you dream of dancing for an arena of 30,000 people or coaching national champions, the exciting world of pro cheer has a place for you.

Cheers, Chants & Signs: Getting the Crowd Going
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2008
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: In this book, you’ll learn to stir up spirit by using cheers, chants, and signs. By using them effectively at games, your squad can fuel the team to victory! Being on the sidelines has never been so much fun.

 

Updos Cheer All-Stars: Best of the Best
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2008
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Being an all-star is both glamorous and gritty. For every exciting performance, hours of grueling practice go on behind the scenes. This book gives you an inside look at what life is like as an all-star!

Cheer Competitions: Impressing the Judges
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2008
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: This book shines the spotlight on the hard-working world of competitive cheerleading. Explore the puzzle pieces that fit together to form a winning routine, as well as the different types of squads and events. Get ready to reach the top of the cheer crop!  

Judy Blume: Fearless Storyteller for Teens
Judy Blume: Fearless Storyteller for Teens
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Year: 2008
Audience: Tweens/Teens
Content: Welcome to Judy Blume’s world, where no topic is off-limits. Best known for her frank and funny take on adolescence, Blume is regarded as a pioneer in making it “okay” for teens to discuss their bodies and fears. This book tells her own story.

10 Things You Need to Know About: Bullies
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2008
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: In a world of queen bees and mean girls, it can be tough to stand your ground. This book provides helpful information on dealing with bullies at school, online, and in social settings.

 

Becoming a Pop Star 10 Things You Need to Know About: Becoming a Pop Star
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2008
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Want to follow in the star-studded steps of Britney and Miley? This book paves the way for budding pop princesses.

10 Things You Need to Know About: Being Famous
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Get the real insider scoop on the highs and lows of stardom--and find out what it's like to be famous!

 

10 Things You Need to Know About: Throwing Parties
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: From the perfect outfit to kid-style cocktails, this book provides all the ingredients for the ultimate event.

10 Things You Need to Know About: Fashion
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Tailor-made for young fashionistas, this book is a must-have for girls fascinated with fashion.

 

10 Things You Need to Know About: Cliques
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Whether caught in the middle of a clique or feeling "on the outs," young readers will find their own unique clique survival style with this book.

Fashion Trends: How Popular Style is Shaped
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Dig beneath the surface to find out how trends form and how the media plays into popular perception.

 

Fashion Modeling: Being Beautiful, Selling Clothes
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: An in-depth look into the world of modeling and the blessed beauties who've successfully infiltrated it.

Fashion History: Looking Great Through the Ages
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Take a fantastic fashion voyage through time.

 

Fashion Design: The Art of Style
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: From the designer's "a-ha!" moment to the retail floor, get a firsthand look at the design journey.
Fashion Careers: Finding the Right Fit
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Find out why the fashion industry is so much more than just a pretty face.
Fashion Design School: Learning the Skills to Succeed
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2007
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Get a sneak peek at what it's like to study fashion, and find out the secrets to getting accepted.
Gymnastics Training & Fitness: Being Your Best
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Learn how to become a more well-rounded athlete and perfect 10--on and off the floor!
Gymnastics Skills: Beginning Tumbling
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Build a solid skill foundation for the future with this thorough instructional tool.
Gymnastics Events: Floor, Vault, Bars and Beam
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Get an inside look at the various gymnastics events and apparatus.

Gymnastics Essentials: Safety & Equipment
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Play it safe with this fun introduction to gymnastics safety and equipment.

 

Gymnastics Competitions: On Your Way to Victory
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Learn about the wide world of gymnastics and what it takes to succeed competitively within it.
Knitting for Fun!
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: An upbeat, informative look at the craft of knitting and its origins. Basic instruction is provided for beginners, as well as fun and funky projects to start off with.


Figure Skating for Fun!
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2006
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: A passport into the world of figure skating: its history, its famous faces, and its graceful techniques.

 

Cheer Skills: Beginning Tumbling and Stunting
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2005
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Info and instruction on everything from rockin' roundoffs to perfect partner stunts.
Cheer Spirit: Revving Up the Crowd
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2005
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Creative suggestions for boosting school spirit at games, pep rallies, and throughout the year.
Cheer Essentials: Uniforms And Equipment
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2005
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: The lowdown on the latest cheer looks and trends, as well as common cheer equipment like poms, megaphones, and signs.
Cheer Basics: Rules To Cheer By
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2005
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: For those who don't know a High V from a high-five, this book provides a fun and simple introduction to the sport of cheerleading.
Cheer Tryouts: Making the Cut
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2005
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Tips and tricks for wowing the judges and making the squad.
Cheer Squad: Building Spirit And Getting Along
Publisher: Capstone Press
Year: 2005
Audience: Pre-Teen Girls
Content: Team bonding techniques and tips for building fun and friendship in a sometimes high-pressure atmosphere.