u003cbu003eBoys can be anything they want to be! In this sequel to the u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestseller u003ciu003eStories for Boys Who Dare to Be Differentu003c/iu003e, Ben Brooks introduces seventy-six u003ciu003emoreu003c/iu003e boys and men who will inspire young readers to live boldly and true to themselves.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e What do environmental activist u003cbu003eXiuhtezcatl Martinezu003c/bu003e, philosopher u003cbu003eSocratesu003c/bu003e, and singer u003cbu003eEd Sheeranu003c/bu003e all have in common? Each of them defied expectations -- going against the grain and pursuing their dreams despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of tap dancer u003cbu003eEvan Ruggierou003c/bu003e, Pokémon creator u003cbu003eSatoshi Tajiriu003c/bu003e, the brave u003cbu003eChernobyl Diversu003c/bu003e, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e Together, their stories offer young boys the welcome alternative message that masculinity can mean many things -- that it's okay to be sensitive, to be bold, and to follow their hearts.
