Girls, Unlimited
How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money
Format:Hardback
Publisher:The New Press
Publishing:4th Dec '25
£19.99
This title is due to be published on 4th December, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Bestselling author and advocate Dr. Monique Couvson makes a compelling, passionate case for why we should invest in girls’ unlimited potential.
“[Couvson] is a force and a light.” —Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life and author of Becoming Ms. Burton
Building on her groundbreaking research that exposed how schools systemically fail Black girls, Dr. Monique Couvson expands her lens in Girls, Unlimited, exploring the many ways our society overlooks the unique experiences and needs of all girls. Interweaving heartwarming and heart-wrenching stories from her own life and career with interviews with other high-profile advocates, and insightful anecdotes about the girls she’s connected with around the world, Dr. Couvson offers a wide range of recommendations for everyone from parents to policymakers.
Girls, Unlimited connects the dots, powerfully illustrating a critique of the many ways girls have been historically underinvested in—especially as compared to boys, and particularly when decision-makers assume investments made in women will trickle down to girls—making the case for the type of societal investment girls deserve and arguing that we all benefit when girls thrive.
Dr. Couvson offers an optimistic, hopeful vision for a future in which girls are supported in every arena and provides readers with a practical road map for how to get there.
Praise for Girls, Unlimited:
“A passionate case for supporting girls of color with investments in education, mentorship, mental and emotional wellness—and most of all, time. . . . The wealth of insights and anecdotes will appeal to educators, parents, and anyone seeking tools to bring about a better future for young women of color.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A call to action for lawmakers and citizens alike. . . . Readers will appreciate Couvson’s expertise and passion.”
—Library Journal
“Girls, Unlimited is a powerful and necessary call to action. Dr. Couvson reminds us that when we invest in and center girls—helping them to discover their purpose and to dream boldly—we unlock a future that is more just, equitable, and compassionate, and that benefits us all.”
—Sarah Haacke Byrd, CEO of Women Moving Millions
“Dr. Monique Couvson doesn’t just diagnose the gaps—she provides a clear and actionable blueprint for closing them. This book is essential reading for policymakers, educators, advocates, and anyone who is serious about improving outcomes for girls.”
—U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon
“Girls, Unlimited is a paean for investing in girls. Dr. Couvson weaves the personal and the political to make the powerful and persuasive case that girls around the world deserve better. Moving from a ‘me ’ to a ‘we ’ frame can help us to inhabit an expansive version of family, in which all girls are our girls.”
—Hali Lee, author of The Big We
“With warmth and expertise, Dr. Couvson calls on those of us who work with girls to double down on our commitments, even as she acknowledges the many serious challenges we face. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about girls and their futures.”
—Shaun Robinson, Emmy Award–winning journalist
ISBN: 9781620979471
Dimensions: 215mm x 139mm x 14mm
Weight: unknown
224 pages