I Will Be Fierce by Bea Birdsong, Nidhi Chanani (Illustrator); 2019. Hardcover. (CH-PIC)

Today, I will be fierce! I will take on the monsters that stand in my way. I will search for the light in the darkness.I will be the hero of my story. And then,I will rest. For tomorrow, I will be fierce again.A young girl takes on a typical day like a brave explorer taking on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus).These empowering mantras written by debut picture book author Bea Birdsong have been brought to life through magical illustrations by Pashmina author Nidhi Chanani.