From Side Eyes to Strong Words—Here’s How to Speak Up
Some days, the biggest challenge isn’t your hair—it’s the courage to love it out loud.
In this heartfelt picture book about self-esteem, identity, and courage, one curly-haired child is excited to show off her style—until a classmate’s teasing makes her second-guess everything.
But with a little courage—and a lot of love—she finds the strength to speak up, show pride in her curls, and help her classmates find their voices too.
📘 My Day: A Story About Speaking Up is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming book that helps children:
Build self-confidence and resilience
Handle teasing with kindness and strength
Embrace their natural hair and identity
Learn to stand up for themselves and others
Perfect for kids ages 4–8, this empowering story opens the door to conversations about self-expression, inclusion, and standing tall even when the day starts rough.
Part of the Curls, Confidence & Courage series, created by Monique Mayers to inspire pride and power in every curl.