{"product_id":"what-can-i-say","title":"What can I say?","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMiddle school doesn't come with a manual. Kids are expected to navigate friendships, disagreements, group chats, and first crushes with almost no training — and most of the advice they get amounts to \"just be yourself\" or \"be kind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Can I Say?\u003c\/em\u003e is different. Written by Catherine Newman — the New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHow to Be a Person\u003c\/em\u003e — it hands kids the actual words for the moments that trip them up: how to introduce themselves, apologize and mean it, disagree without a blowup, comfort a friend, say no without guilt, and handle the harder stuff too — bullying, offensive comments, awkward silences, a group chat that goes sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe book is organized into an intro chapter and eight more: \u003cem\u003eMeet, Greet \u0026amp; Part · Have a Conversation · Get Along with People · Deal with Hard Things · Romantic Relationships (Or Not) · Be Supportive · Be an Ally · Care for Your Community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside are 50+ real, scenario-based scripts, each illustrated in a bright, comic-style format that reads more like a graphic novel than a textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this book, kids learn how to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntroduce themselves and put someone else at ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eListen well and give (and receive) a real compliment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompromise, apologize, and forgive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAsk someone out — or turn someone down — with grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRespond to an offensive comment or bullying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTalk about pronouns and be a good ally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShow up for their community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAges 10+. 160 pages. A genuine New York Times bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage \u0026 Page","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71158322921725,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9174\/4253\/files\/Websiteimages.webp?v=1787023631","url":"https:\/\/sageandpage.com\/products\/what-can-i-say","provider":"Sage \u0026 Page","version":"1.0","type":"link"}