“A truly excellent, thorough, and up-to-date book! It will help gifted teens understand themselves in ways that will change their lives.”—James T. Webb, Ph.D., psychologist and founder of Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

“Reading this guide is like having an expert on giftedness, an excellent teacher or mentor, and a best friend to talk with—all at the same time. The combination of great information and great writing makes it a ‘can’t put it down’ book! I recommend it highly for all gifted teens.”—Susan Daniels, Ph.D., professor of educational psychology and counseling at California State University in San Bernardino, and coauthor of Living with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults

“This new edition is the best yet! It has a fabulous format that is very appealing to teens. I consider it a ‘must have’ book.”—Margaret Gosfield, acquisitions editor, Gifted Education Communicator

“Judy and Jim packed this book full of actionable steps along with real-life stories, facts, and examples from many gifted teens. These stories will help build self-esteem, confidence, and important qualities for any teen to succeed further in life.”—Lane Sutton, age 14, entrepreneur, social media coach, and founder/writer of kidcriticusa.com

“This comprehensive, insightful, fascinating book is the classic guide for gifted teens, and the new, updated topics are essential in today’s complex society.”—Bertie Kingore, Ph.D., educational consultant and author of Developing Portfolios for Authentic Assessment, PreK–3: Guiding Potential in Young Learners

“Gifted teenagers should keep this book under their pillows to read at night while reflecting upon their days. It offers tremendous insight into the issues this group of adolescents faces.”—Randee Blair, associate director, Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University

“The Gifted Teen Survival Guide is chock full of useful information for gifted teens and the adults who care about them. In these pages you will find an open, honest discussion of what it means to be gifted, as well as all kinds of tips for relating to the world as you are and for taking yourself wherever you want to go! Galbraith and Delisle skip the platitudes, deconstruct common misconceptions, and get to the heart (and brain) of real issues for gifted teens.”—Corin Barsily Goodwin, executive director, Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, and author of Making the Choice: When Typical School Doesn't Work for Your Typical Child

“Judy and Jim have outdone themselves with the 4th edition of their popular survival guide. This book is essential reading for gifted teens, as well as for their parents and teachers. It’s one of the most comprehensive overviews of the issues gifted adolescents face. Packaged in a lively and easy-to-read format, the book offers myriad practical tips for students.” —Del Siegle, Ph.D., professor, University of Connecticut, and past president of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

Praise for the previous edition:

“Filled with information that answers students’ questions about being gifted and provides strategies for them to make their education and their lives more fulfilling.”—California Association for the Gifted

“A superior resource that provides so many fine ideas and fresh insights that it clearly has the potential to transform lives.”—School Library Journal                                                                             

“An amazing resource.”—Voice of Youth Advocates

“Helps adults become more respectful of the knowledge and abilities that young people have.”—Youthworker