April Lara

April Lara

Author, Speaker, Educator

BECOMING AWESOME!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE WORLD’S GREATEST LEADERS

Be the one to make a difference in a teens life by helping improve their attitudes about self, school and tasks.

For Teens:

  • Learn and practice 25 critical social and emotional skills needed to prepare for 21st century success.
  • Think, reflect and respond strategy questions for each chapter help reinforce skills as well as help educators navigate discussion and learning.

For Educators:

  • Great resource/textbook for remote and distance learning
  • Online resource includes google classroom docs
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  • Recommended for 6th grade and up

ABOUT

April Lara is on a mission to create worldwide positive change by inspiring our teens to recognize and cultivate their own true potential. As the CEO of a high-risk youth program in Chicago Public Schools, April saw the positive transformation in students once they were taught meaningful life skills typically missing from traditional school curriculum. Knowing there was a better way for more teens to access this learning she wrote Becoming Awesome! Now available on Amazon and other bookstores.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

While reading this book I kept thinking of how much I could have used this when I was in my teens. The book is well researched, written and packed full of solid advice on how teens can become the best they can be, not only in their careers, but in all areas of their lives. I would highly recommend this book, not only for all teens and educators, but anyone who has a desire to reach their potential.

HARVEY DEUTSCHENDORF, Author of The Other Kind of Smart

April Lara has written a timely and masterful book designed to reach our most precious commodities — the teens who need her positive and inspiring messages the most. Lara, in her own personal way, lays out the appropriate action plans we can take to help teens navigate their way toward a brighter future, despite the obstacles and challenges they’ll face along the way. The lessons in this beautifully written and engaging book serve as inspiration for all. This one’s a must-read.

DON RADEBAUGH, History Mystery Man

Author April Lara has taken a common self-help topic and modified it by focusing on teenagers. Becoming Awesome! is a solid and easy to follow book that educators will appreciate and students will love.

LUANN BUECHLER, Master Trainer, Coach & Transformational Speaker

Becoming Awesome provides many fundamental life lessons so often overlooked in education today. Written for teens, but applicable to anyone who wants to live to their fullest potential.

AMAZON VERIFIED REVIEW

APRIL LARA

AUTHOR SPEAKER EDUCATOR

April Lara is on a mission to create worldwide positive change by inspiring our youth to recognize and cultivate their own true potential. As the CEO of a high-risk youth program in Chicago Public Schools, April saw the positive transformation in students once they were taught meaningful life skills typically missing from traditional school curriculum.

Knowing there was a better way to influence more teens to acknowledge their unlimited potential, she wrote a book: Becoming Awesome! Life Lessons from the World’s Greatest Leaders.

She understands that while each generation faces new realities, leaders from the past are a shining example of how to rely on emotional intelligence to persevere and find success. Her book is for anyone who wants to prepare teens with 21st century skills needed to succeed and contribute positively to their families, communities and the world.

As a speaker and workshop leader, April inspires others to open up to the miracles in their life. She holds a BSBA degree from Aquinas College. A lifelong Cubs fan, April lives in Wrigleyville with her husband and children.

CONTACT DETAILS

  • www.becomingawesome.net
  • april@becomingawesome.net
  • 773-615-1534 (mobile)

AMAZON #1 NEW RELEASE IN TEACHER AND STUDENT MENTORING, PARENT PARTICIPATION, CURRICULA, LEADERSHIP, TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION, AND NON FORMAL EDUCATION