The Girl Guide

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Five times world-record breaking hula-hoop star Marawa Ibrahim was told that she was too chubby during her teenage years to succeed as a performer. Today she is one of the most solicited circus performers worldwide, working with artists from Pharrell Williams, to Beyonce and Kenzo. Contained within these pages are 50 lessons, anecdotes and stories about the changes Marawa experienced in her own body during puberty, written in consultation with Doctor Janice K Hillman. The first book in a new series about growing up has been written for young girls becoming women, who need not feel alone on their journey to womanhood.

Sinem Erkas is a multi-disciplinary graphic artist and art director. Her practice ranges from digital artworks to photo-illustrations and set design. Inspired by Pop Art, Minimalism and optical illusions, Sinem likes to create playful and bold artworks that make you look twice. Seven-times world record holder Marawa Ibrahim was once told she didn't have what it takes to be a performer. Today, she holds world records for the most hoops spun by an individual and the fastest 100 metres in high-heeled skates. Marawa works with hundreds of young women around the world through her award-winning hula-hoop troupe, The Majorettes.

'Integrity is the theme of Ibrahim's new book, a manual for centennial girls who are growing up in the hothouse of Instagram likes and sanitised, hairless perfection.' -- The Evening Standard * The Evening Standard * 'An illustrated young person's bible filled with animated advice from record-breaking hula hoop star Marawa Ibrahim. Through the playful designs and photo illustrations of Sinem Erkas, Marawa offers advice on coping with puberty, and how to nurture a positive body image.' --Time Out * Time out London * 'The first in a series about growing up, this title is packed with hilarious stories and vital info about sweat, periods and body hair.' * The Guardian Best Books Guide 2017 * 'Marawa Ibrahim is a world record-breaking hula hooper and circus performer. Who better to explain the changes a girl's body goes though as she grows up?' * The Observer Magazine *