What If You Could

What If You Could

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Review Quotes: Praise for What If You Could "In this heartfelt memoir . . . Ardern candidly describes her struggles, missteps, and triumphs to inspire other young women that they, too, can succeed, even when...

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Review Quotes:
Praise for What If You Could

"In this heartfelt memoir . . . Ardern candidly describes her struggles, missteps, and triumphs to inspire other young women that they, too, can succeed, even when they doubt themselves. Young women will be inspired." -- Booklist

"An engaging read for teens that offers a peek behind the scenes of the life of a remarkable and influential woman." -- Kirkus Reviews

"By turns funny and heartbreaking, Ardern's stories are relatable to a wide range of readers. [Her] keen empathy for the plight of others is evident throughout . . . Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal


Biographical Note:
The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern was elected the fortieth prime minister of New Zealand at the age of thirty-seven, becoming the country's youngest prime minister in more than 150 years. Since leaving office, Ardern has established the Field Fellowship on empathetic leadership. She continues to work on climate action and is the patron of the Christchurch Call to Action to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. Ardern also works on a number of projects that support women and girls but considers her greatest roles to be those she will hold for life, including that of mom and proud New Zealander. You can follow Jacinda Ardern on Instagram @JacindaArdern.

Ruby Shamir is an author, literary researcher, and book adapter who has worked on numerous New York Times bestselling and award-winning books. She lives in the Bronx, New York, with her husband and three children. You can visit Ruby Shamir online at RubyShamir.com.

Review Citations:

  • Booklist 04/01/2026 (EAN 9780593692219, Hardcover)
  • Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2026 (EAN 9780593692219, Hardcover)
  • School Library Journal 05/02/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9780593692219, Hardcover)