"Fear. Disappointment. Failure. Anxiety. These are some of the greates "villaims" you might encounter in your life. But you have special superpowers to defeat any of these villaims standing in your way" WORDS. Affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more can help you gain power to change your life--and the lives of others. Lift up those around you, squash those bad thoughts and feelings, and learn to be more mindful of what you say to yourself and others with words that make you an everyday superhero" -- Back cover.

"From the moment children start learning how to talk, they're told over and over to "use your words." But using your words isn't just about asking for a toy or for something to drink; it's about communicating one's needs-emotionally, spiritually, and practically. Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for tweens on how to be more mindful of what they're trying to say and how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'. Some of the greatest "villains" in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we look to language as a way to empower ourselves-thanks to affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more-we can defeat anything that stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green's gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins's eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change"-- Provided by publisher.