Tips on how to talk to girls… from a 9-year-old boy

I just stumbled upon an article on Alec Greven, a boy wise beyond his years. He originally hard-wrote his book “How To Talk To Girls” and sold it as a pamphlet at his school’s book fair. Now Harper Collins has published it—perhaps because his advice and commentary are so spot-on.

I read a few snippets from the book on the Harper Collins site, and wanted to share with you a few of my favorites:

“Or sometimes it just doesn’t work out. I had a crush on a girl in preschool. Then my family had to move, so I had to let her wash out of my mind.”

“You also have to be aware that girls win most of the arguments and have most of the power. If you know that now, things might be easier.”

“TIP: To get a girl to like you, talk to her and get to know her.”

(Hmm… I can think of a few boys who may or may not be finding this book in their stocking. I’m sure you can too)

But my favorite thing of all about Alec is this: he plans to be a full-time writer when he grows up and work weekends as an archaeologist or a paleontologist. When I was 9, I wanted to be a hip-hop lyricist and then a paleontologist when I turned 40... so maybe me and Alec were meant for each other?

Comments

[ellie seger]

this is sooo cute!! i love this boy!

[david crier]

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