Teachers

Call Me Brave gives teachers something they almost never get in a single novel: a story kids enjoy and a leadership framework they can actually use.

Middle schoolers see themselves in these characters—imperfect, funny, anxious, bold, unsure, determined. Each vanguard represents a different way students show up in the classroom: the risk-taker, the peacemaker, the organizer, the deep thinker, the kid carrying more than anyone realizes. Teachers immediately recognize them.

The story gives educators a safe, natural way to start conversations that matter:

• Friendship and belonging
• Bullying and courage
• Identity and confidence
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Making good decisions under pressure

Teachers can connect reading to real Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and leadership tools without feeling like they’re teaching another curriculum. Students learn how different personalities think, react, lead, and work together—while watching characters navigate challenges they face in real middle school, too.

This is not a “message book.” It’s a story that does the heavy lifting for teachers. It builds language for conflict resolution. It models positive leadership. It shows how to include the kid who feels invisible. And it gives students a roadmap for courage—one they can use the very next day in the hallway.

For teachers who want a book that sparks engagement, meaningful discussion, and real growth, Call Me Brave delivers.

It doesn’t just entertain kids. It equips them.