This bilingual book in English/Spanish helps girls find happiness through an active and healthy lifestyle.

Vibrant watercolor illustrations celebrate real girls with different body styles who find satisfaction in daily life experiences. The characters display their inner strengths as they make simple healthy choices and interact with family and friends.

A sports book specifically designed for girls, We Are Girls Who Love to Run speaks to girls of all fitness levels, from the curious observer-turned-participant to the driven competitor. It celebrates the multiple elements of girlhood that connect to form the whole girl: family life, friendships, emotions, fitness, goal-setting, relaxation, and curiosity.  It acknowledges girls’ spirits and applauds their fortitude in believing in themselves.

The sequence of twelve “I” statements helps girls redefine themselves in terms of their personal strengths.  These positive affirmations counteract the bombardment of negative statements from the commercial world that constantly chip away at girls' self-esteem. The bilingual English/Spanish format reaches a large, broad audience, encourages family interaction and provides cross-cultural and educational opportunities. Testimonials from Olympic medalist Deena Kastor and Girls on the Run International Founder Molly Barker add inspiration.

Balanced Steps, LLC develops and distributes educational materials and provides teacher workshops engaging minds and bodies to achieve goals. Co-founder Sheila Schencke is an award-winning master educator and administrator. Sheila was honored for her work when the mayor declared Sheila Schencke Day on December 3, 2005 in Bossier City, LA. Associate and author Brianna Grant has a Master’s of Art in Teaching, co-founded the non-profit organization Mothers of Duvall and is diligently working to spread the word about afterschool physical fitness and health programs.

For more information, contact us at info@balancedsteps.com.

Balanced Steps LLC, PO Box 1179, Duvall, WA 98019