I Am Bold

By Andie Powers, Betsy Petersen (Illustrator)

A misunderstood girl learns to celebrate her bold voice in a world that tells her to quiet down.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bea is often told she's too loud, but she knows she's just bold. Whether she's buzzing like a bee or blasting her trombone, Bea's vibrant spirit is misunderstood. As she navigates her world, Bea discovers the power of her voice and the beauty it can inspire. Will she find a way to be heard and appreciated for who she truly is? Join Bea on her journey to embrace her boldness and inspire change around her.

From the publisher

Bea feels misunderstood when she is repeatedly told to “keep it down,” and “don’t be so loud!”. As she boldly navigates her everyday life, Bea shows us the importance of honoring everyone’s voices – no matter how loud they might be.”From the creative duo that produced I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us, this character in colorful and energetic illustrations will speak to a segment of the population that brings enthusiasm and zeal to every day. Recommended.”–School Library JournalBea is not loud–she is BOLD!Sometimes people tell Bea she’s just too much. Whether she’s bugging her brother like a buzzing bee, helping out a bit too much in class, or blasting her trombone as loud as it goes, she is often misunderstood. While grownups and even other kids might see Bea as loud, we know that she’s got stuff to say, things to do, and friends to make!This story is for the child who lives out LOUD and boldly uses their voice to be heard above the crowd. Bea’s story shows us that when the strongest voices are celebrated, their boldness inspires beauty and positive change all around us.

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