Children's books in order

The reading order for Matthew Syed's children's books, including the bestselling You Are Awesome series about building confidence and a growth mindset.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 You Are Awesome 2018 Matthew Syed Buy
2 You Are Awesome Journal 2020 Matthew Syed Buy
3 Dare to Be You 2020 Matthew Syed Buy
4 The Dare to Be You Journal 2021 Matthew Syed Buy
5 Times Tables Made Easy 2022 Matthew Syed Buy
6 Maths Made Easy 2022 Matthew Syed Buy

Matthew Syed’s children’s books adapt the ideas from his adult non-fiction into a format aimed at young readers. You Are Awesome became a bestseller by using real-life stories to show children that ability comes from effort and practice, not from being born gifted. The follow-up, Dare to Be You, encourages kids to embrace what makes them different.

The series also includes journals, maths guides, and times tables books that apply Syed’s growth mindset approach to schoolwork. The books are aimed at children aged roughly eight to twelve and have been widely adopted by schools across the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Children's series?

There are six books in the Children’s series, published between 2018 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Children's series?

The first book in the Children’s series is You Are Awesome, published in 2018.

What is the You Are Awesome series about?

The series teaches children about growth mindset, resilience, and the power of practice. You Are Awesome uses stories of real people who overcame setbacks, while companion journals and follow-ups like Dare to Be You help kids apply these ideas to their own lives.

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