Girls, Unlimited: How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money

Couvson (Pushout), CEO of the philanthropic organization G4GC, makes a passionate case for supporting girls of color with investments in education, mentorship, mental and emotional wellness—and most of all, time. She envisions a future for women and girls of color “informed by love.” Through a series of conversations about investing in girls conducted with luminaries including poet Nikki Giovanni, sociologist Bertice Berry, and activist Tarana Burke, Couvson spotlights how important it is for young women of color to attain a robust self-knowledge, an understanding of the world around them, and a sense of purpose. Couvson also shares her own professional experiences as a nonprofit executive addressing structural barriers to girls’ success, including gender-based violence and economic inequality. She reminds readers regularly that while infrastructure may feel impossible to change, “people make policies” and therefore have the power to impact them, and laments that “less than 1 percent of philanthropic giving” goes to causes specifically supporting women and girls of color. While the advicee is addressed to those in the nonprofit world, the wealth of insights and anecdotes will appeal to educators, parents, and anyone seeking tools to bring about a better future for young women of color. (Oct.)