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Adelia loved living in Ukraine for two and a half years. Then she, her sister and dad had to leave when war was on the horizon. Her mom stayed for her work at the U.S. embassy.

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Joy loves swimming and art. When she grows up she wants to be a movie director and mom. Written by her friend. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Udeeta is an honest, straightforward, and kind-hearted girl with a spiritual bent of mind. Written by her mom. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Clara is a kind and generous person, always thinking of others, whose enthusiasm and joy for life is shared with all who know her. Written by her aunt. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Kit is constantly exploring and documenting the world. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her mom. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Can girls be feminine and strong? My cousins and I used to pretend we were characters in Star Wars. My cousins, who were boys, would play heroes like Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. I had one option: Princess Leia. All I could do was stand and watch as my cousins battled with their toy lightsabers, because I was the kidnapped princess who needed to be saved. In our minds, a princess stayed in the corner, waiting to be swept off her feet like in the fairytales.

Gavi has a unique combination of energy, brilliance, care, creativity, and movement. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her mom. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Angelica is an African American artist who is also an avid reader. Learn more about her in this short profile written by Angelica herself. With photos of her artwork.

Peyton knows her mind, and has since she was very young. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her aunt. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Elin looks beyond herself and sees the world with kindness and compassion. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her sister. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

It's powerfully supportive when we honor girls being themselves. And it's deeply harmful when they are bombarded with a zillion messages about how to change themselves to suit others. NMG shows girls as themselves all the time.