Status: In Review!
What if parents aren’t alone?
By combining education, humor, and her signature “aggressive affection,” Amira delivers guidance that feels relatable and empowering rather than clinical
Who this is for?
If you're struggling with raising the young human in your life and want a space to ask those questions that plague you at night without judgement, this is for you.
Books Argument
What does this book believe that others won't say out loud?
You’re fucking up, but you aren’t alone. The rupture needs to be acknowledged and repair is imperative.
What You'll Walk Away With
Practical Skills
Development of practical skill to use with your kiddos and yourself
Confidence
Increased sense of competence
Community
Community and a feeling that you aren’t alone
A Passage from the Book
let's first talk common sense about what an apology isn’t. An apology is not you going, “Well, I must be the worst parent alive,” throwing your hands up in the air, and sighing as loud as you possibly can. That’s dramatic as fuck. You know exactly the sigh I’m talking about. Chances are, you probably heard it in your head when you read this. This is not about making a whole production and lamenting over how terrible your young human is for calling you out on your bullshit.
This is not the time to hop up on your soapbox and wax poetic about how difficult it is being their parent or caretaker.
It’s not you saying, “I was just joking; stop being so sensitive.” Or, my personal favorite from being raised in a black household, “Stop crying, or I’ll give you something to cry about.”
How It’ Structured
A conversation.
Too Long; Didn’t Read: A light, funny conversation among friends that turns into a vulnerable discussion with promises of a better tomorrow.
TL;DR: A hopeful chat with a friend
Have you looked outside? It’s scary! Hear from an adult who has worked with children and adolescents of any background, race, culture and creed for more than half her life and straddles the fence of someone in touch with their own inner child and a well-learned clinician.
Why This Book, Now
Why Now
What's happening in the world that makes this book urgent.
The world is consistently changing and for all that we know, we also don’t a whole lot. You deserve to have as much info available. I want to ease the burden.
One-of-a-Kind Lens
This story is told through a lens of [your unique perspective, e.g., cultural background, emotional truth, life experience, style of storytelling].
It [what it does emotionally or stylistically, e.g., softens the sharp edges / finds beauty in the brutal / refuses to look away / blends humor and heartbreak].
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
What is the status of this book?
How Not To F*ck Up Your Kids is a completed manuscript, ~50,000 words. It is a standalone novel.
What is the genre and tone?
It is non-fiction, parenting/ self-help book. It has the information of academia with the tone of a millennial
What is the hook?
You’re probably fucking up with the kiddos in your life, let’s work on it together.
Who is the intended audience?
From first time parents to adults who want to understand their childhood better, I share evidenced-based information through a humorous and a sassy tone that is less like sitting with a clinician and more like kiki-ing with a friend.
Who are your comps?
For readers of [Comp A] and [Comp B], with [unique differentiator].
Are rights available?
Yes, all rights are available, including film and foreign rights.
Do you have a synopsis or sample chapters?
Please contact me directly for more information.
Has the manuscript been edited?
Yes, it has been through multiple revisions and professionally edited. It is submission-ready.
Is there potential for a series?
This is a standalone story, though it shares themes that could expand into adjacent works.
Do you include content notes?
Content warnings: adult language.
How soon are materials available?
The full manuscript is available immediately upon request.