Fearless Public Speaking

Scared of speaking in public. You’re not alone. This accessible guide, written by a former teacher and poetry slam coach, will help tweens and teens find their voice. If you have weak, wobbly knees and a pounding heart when you face an audience—don’t worry, that’s good. Joy Jones is here to show teens and tweens that stage fright is your friend. With its funny, friendly, slightly irreverent approach, Fearless Public Speaking helps young people feel more comfortable and confident in front of a crowd. Jones covers it all, from how to write and organize your speech, to how to deliver it and use audiovisual equipment, to how to troubleshoot when things go wrong.