Being a Lady Isn't Easy by Dr. John Layke

Being a Lady Isn’t Easy (often referred to as How to Be a Lady) is a children’s book on manners, etiquette, and values written by Dr. John C. Layke. It serves as the companion volume to his book for boys, Being a Gentleman Isn’t Easy. What is the book about? Designed with the same modern and empathetic approach as its male counterpart, this picture book aims to guide girls in learning courtesy, kindness, and emotional intelligence without falling into rigid or outdated clichés about what a lady “should” be.