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Being Seen & Belonging

When Fear Wore Earrings

A novel and companion · Ages 9–13 · Coming soon

When Fear Wore Earrings book cover

Anika is stylish, observant, and carefully put together — because in her school, being seen never feels simple.

When a cultural event asks her to share more than her polished surface, she has to decide what is style, what is armour, and what part of herself she is ready to bring into the room.

A story about fear, self-expression, and the courage it takes to be seen — for young readers navigating difference, belonging, and the small brave choices that help them become more themselves.

The companion

A courage and self-expression companion is coming soon. This companion will help young readers explore what it means to be visible, to choose how they present themselves, and to practise small acts of courage in their everyday lives.

Free resource for parents

The Mirror Conversation →
When getting ready takes too long and it is not about vanity. Questions about appearance, being seen, and what it feels like to walk into a room. Print it, keep it for the right moment.

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