Help gifted children in the elementary grades realize they’re not alone, they’re not “weird,” and being smart is a bonus, not a burden.

First published in 1984, this book has become the classic introduction to growing up gifted. The third edition of the Survival Guide is fully revised and updated for today’s bright, creative, talented kids. Based on 1,000 new surveys of gifted kids, it speaks directly to all gifted kids, in their language.

The Revised & Updated 3rd Edition includes:

• Tips on making friends and improving communication with teachers and family members
• Advice on issues such as bullying, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and drug use
• Discussions of current technology: blogs, social networking, electronic messaging, video games, and podcasts
• New information related to current research on gifted programs, brain development, IQ, creativity, giftedness and gender, twice-exceptionality, gifted underachievers, and emotional intelligence
• More ways to boost brainpower in and out of school
• New anecdotes and quotes from experts and gifted celebrities
• 4 new quizzes, plus full gifted kids’ survey
• Over 100 new quotes from gifted kids on a variety of topics
• All new resource lists: books, Web sites, video games, and competitions
• A new Gifted Children’s Bill of Rights from the National Association for Gifted Children
• Fresh and contemporary two-color illustrations

Reviews

“[A] well-organized, kid-friendly handbook that parents, educators, and anyone who works with children will also value.”
—Youth Today

“This guide offers timeless content on all things gifted. The information and resources are current and helpful, and the artwork and graphics complement the text in a warm, inviting style. Gifted kids will just LOVE this book—and they shall learn from it, too.”
—Jim Delisle, Distinguished Professor of Education (retired), Kent State University, and author of 14 books, including Smart Talk and More Than a Test Score

“I recommend this book with enthusiasm to gifted kids across the country.”
—Sally M. Reis, Ph.D., Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Teaching Fellow, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut

“Where do you turn when no one knows the answers to your most secret and baffling questions about being gifted? The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under by Judy Galbraith has the answers in words that make sense.”
—Barbara Clark, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, California State University, Los Angeles, and author of Growing Up Gifted

“Excellent and clearly written. This book will help gifted children understand themselves and how to relate to others. I highly recommend it.”
—James T. Webb, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and lead author of A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children

“This updated classic is sorely needed to help gifted kids survive and thrive. Its visually appealing format invites kids and parents to read and discuss the book together to promote beneficial communication and understanding of being gifted in a NCLB world. Rather than propose didactic answers, the thoughtful approach encourages kids to ponder their capabilities and concerns and develop personal responses.”
—Bertie Kingore, Ph.D., international gifted education consultant and author

“Judy Galbraith has updated one of the best, most enduring sources of information and support for gifted and talented kids that I know of, which is why I recommend it whenever I speak about gifted kids’ lives. This book is absolutely essential reading for all gifted kids and their families.”
—Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D., psychologist and author of What to Do When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough

“Children will read and reread this satisfying and supportive book, for they live the pages.”
—The Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAG)