To help readers dive deeper into Maven’s story, a discussion guide is available which girls can use to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and ideas and share with their Girl Scout friends to get to know each other better. A fun patch is also available for purchase for girls to proudly show their love for this story.
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Maven Takes the Lead, the first novel in the Girl Scout book series, is now available.
BUY NOWMaven Takes the Lead Available September 24, 2024
Maven Takes the Lead follows Maven and her Girl Scout friends as they discover how to use courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. Written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez, this middle-grade novel takes readers on a journey as artistic, imaginative Maven steps up to represent her class in the local robotics competition. Facing doubts and pressure, Maven wonders if she’s really cut out to lead—but her Girl Scout crew never doubts her for a second. With the encouragement of her Girl Scout troop, she discovers the value of being her true self.
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More Girl Scout books coming in 2025:
March 18, 2025
The Ultimate Friendship Journal, middle grade guided journal.
May 13, 2025
Anika and the Great Dog Rescue (the second Girl Scout middle grade novel)
June 17, 2025
Make New Friends, Keep the Old, picture book for four to eight year olds.
Fall 2025
Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place, middle grade non-fiction.
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