YESENIA'S POWER TO SPEAKS UP

Name: YESENIA'S POWER TO SPEAKS UP
Brand: Grace & Grit Books
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By Jevona Maniex

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An empowering SEL picture book that helps children recognize hurtful behavior, understand their feelings, and find the courage to speak up. Eight-year-old Yesenia "Yaya" Rivera is an Afro-Latina, neurodiverse girl whose bright ideas lift her right onto her toes. She loves working with her friends on creative projects at Sitton Elementary-until a classmate's unkind words make her spark grow quiet. When Yaya's feelings become "small inside," she learns that speaking up is a brave step toward feeling safe again. With the support of her family, her friends, and a trusted teacher, Yaya discovers that courage isn't always loud. Sometimes it begins with a soft voice, a truthful moment, and an adult who listens. Expertly Crafted for Emotional Growth Written by Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Dr. JeVona Maniex, Yesenia Speaks Up is a warm and inclusive story that gently guides children through the realities of teasing, repeated unkindness, and bullying. It teaches kids how to identify their emotions, seek help from trusted adults, rebuild confidence, and understand the power of their own voice. This anti-bullying picture book supports social emotional learning (SEL) and offers a relatable entry point for conversations about: ¿ Emotional awareness for children ¿ Bullying prevention strategies ¿ Neurodiversity and inclusion ¿ Safety and trusted adults ¿ Courage and confidence for kids ¿ Elementary school friendship and teamwork Featuring full-color inclusive illustrations, neurodiversity-affirming storytelling, and bonus SEL reflection questions, this book is an essential resource for families, classroom teachers, school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. If you're looking for an inclusive children's book that helps kids feel seen, supported, and brave enough to use their voice, this uplifting story belongs on your shelf.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 46
Release Date:: 2025-12-05
Publication Date:: 2025-12-05
Publisher:: Grace & Grit Books
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN13:: 9798295411670
Weight:: 155 g
Height:: 216 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 3 cm

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