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Everybody Has a Fear | Hardcover | Children's Book
Everybody Has a Fear | Hardcover | Children's Book
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Everybody has a fear, but with a little bit of bravery, fear can disappear... and become an adventure. A fear can be BIG or small, loud or quiet, far away or too near. This lyrical picture book explores the relationship we have with fear and how, with a little bit of bravery, we can all find the courage to overcome our fears. Written in lyrical verse by award-winning writer and poet Koleka Putuma, the story follows the children from the town of Possibility as they journey through their fears and find the bravery to face them. With striking artwork by Amanda Mijangos, this beautiful and empowering picture book celebrates the bravery and courage within all of us.The perfect gift for fans of Maya Angelou's inspiring poem Life Doesn't Frighten Me.
“With its evocative poetic language and imaginative illustrations, it offers 5-7 year olds a warm, hopeful look at resilience and emotional growth. Highly recommended.”
Reading age: 5 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 5+ hearts with a fear inside, and the little bit of bravery that turns it into adventure.
Details: Hardcover | 48 pages | 22.3 × 28.9 cm
About the Creators: Koleka Putuma is a South African multi-award-winning theatre practitioner, writer and poet. She is also the founder and director of Manyano Media, a multidisciplinary creative company that empowers and produces stories by black queer women. Her bestselling debut poetry collection Collective Amnesia received the 2018 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry, was named 2017 book of the year by the City Press and one of the best books of 2017 by The Sunday Times and Quartz Africa. Her work tackles themes such as sexuality, gender, race and politics. In 2022, Putuma was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award - a first-time award for poetry. She lives in Cape Town. Amanda Mijangos was born in Mexico City and graduated from the Faculty of Architecture. She furthered her studies in illustration in both Mexico and Buenos Aires. Throughout her career, she has illustrated literature and poetry for readers of all ages, contributing to books and magazines. Amanda also leads drawing and illustration workshops for diverse audiences. Her work has earned recognition and awards from both near and far.
Publication details
- Published
- 2025
- Publisher
- Big Picture Press
