There are many books out there for tweens and teens alike. Many of them talking about the struggles kids face in school from bullying, sharing best friends, to funny books about terrible teachers. "Nat Enough" by Maria Scrivan is a book about a girl who feels like she's not enough.
How many kids, and even adults, struggle with not feeling good enough? Even moms struggle with mom guilt or not being a good enough wife. This all begs the question "Why?" Why do we feel like we aren't good enough, when deep down our true selves are screaming at us saying, "You are perfect the way you are!"
"Nat Enough" is about a girl named Natalie entering middle school. She has always felt like she needed to compare herself to the other kids her age. She thought she wasn't enough in athletics, fashion, or the talents department. Talk about self-esteem, and that's what this book does. After coming to the conclusion that Nat wasn't even cool enough for her best friend, Lily, she finds the motivation to get out of the Eeyore mood. Nat couldn't just let her best friend slip away. Lily wanted to be friends with the cool girl at school, and if that's what she wanted then that's what she'll get in Natalie!
Nat begins to search for herself with the help of some new friends. All kids are awesome, they just sometimes get lost in what they want to be versus who they already are. Maria Scrivan explained it best in her book's description, "If Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn't, then she just might realize she's more than enough, just the way she is."
It's no surprise that Tribune Content Agency reported that this book has hit number 11 on the New York Times Best Seller list. The book is for kids ages 8-12, usually in grades 3-7. It's 240 pages. It contains diverse characters: Natalie and Lily are Caucasian, and Natalie's new friend, Zoe and her crush, Derek are African American. The book is focused mainly on Natalie and her point of view, not much is focused on the other characters. The author is also coming out with another Nat book this September called "Forget Me Nat." Nonetheless, the book is relatable and sends a positive message for kids of all ages: get to know yourself and love it!