Greatness is about a girl moving her life in the direction of her aspirations. When a ′tween girl tells us that when she grows up she wants to be a rancher-rock star or a veterinarian and go to Paris, we want her to be able to see it through. Now through April 30, 2010, Pretty Brainy brings you the Campaign for Girls’ Greatness.

Nelda was among the quickest, most agile athletes. At kickball she jumped over the mean throws of boys who struck out little kids by smacking the ball at their feet. Nelda put up with none of that. She moved with self-confidence and know-how because she had experienced a larger slice of life thanks to her family’s culture and migrations.