Alysa Nahmias’ documentary, ‘Cookie Queens,’ offers a candid look at the young girls who navigate the whirlwind world of selling Girl Scout cookies. The film features four girls from different parts of the country, including Shannon Elizabeth from El Paso, Texas.
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Shannon Elizabeth, an 8-year-old from El Paso, is one of the girls featured in the documentary. She is a Brownie and has been selling cookies to help her troop and overcome her shyness. Her story highlights the stress that parents face during the cookie campaign, as they are usually financially responsible for unsold cookies at the end of the season.
The documentary also features other girls, including Olive, a 12-year-old from Charlotte who is the top seller in her troop, and Nikki, a 9-year-old from Chino who is a ‘Juliette,’ meaning she is not a registered member of a troop but can still sell cookies and earn badges.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
The girls in the documentary show remarkable entrepreneurial spirit, using various strategies to sell cookies, including upselling and using social media. The film celebrates girlhood and the values of the Girl Scouts, including leadership, teamwork, and community service.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
