Fifteen girls. Fifteen ordinary days. Fifteen small, brave choices that changed everything.
In The Boldness Book for Girls, every story lives in the same classroom, so the same faces show up again and again, becoming a whole community of friends by the final page. Some girls speak up. Some stay quiet. All of them are figuring out the same thing, that being yourself takes more courage than it looks.
Book Highlights
- 15 original short stories featuring a diverse cast of girls navigating real moments: new schools, friendships, self-doubt, and the quiet courage it takes to be yourself.
- Written for ages 6–9 Perfect for independent readers and read-aloud time at home or in the classroom
- A connected cast The same girls show up in each other's stories, creating a whole classroom community by the final page.
- Celebrates diversity naturally Fifteen girls from different backgrounds, each with a story that belongs entirely to her.
- Ideal for gifting Birthdays, back to school, holidays, or any other special occasion.
- Book 1 in The Boldness Book series The companion boys' edition is coming soon.
Meet Mira, who speaks up for a new friend on her very first day at a new school. Meet Simone, who decides to stop hiding the hair she used to love. Meet Dee, who discovers that quiet and brave were never opposites. This isn't a book about being perfect, it's a book about being real.
It features stories about the first day of school, standing up to bullies, embracing your culture, trying out for a solo in the choir, a night away at nature camp, navigating the complexities of school and friendships.
These aren't stories with tidy endings or lessons printed at the bottom of the page. They're stories about real moments; the kind that stay with you, that make you think twice, that remind you who you are when it matters most.
Perfect for girls ages 6–9 ready for their first chapter book, read-aloud time at home or in the classroom, celebrating diversity, friendship, and self-confidence, and gifting for birthdays, back to school, or any day a girl needs a reminder of how bold she already is.
Published by Marlowe & Co, Iris Pemberton writes warm, honest stories for children about family, friendship and belonging.
