An exuberant and affirming picture book about self-expression, allyship, and celebrating differences.
Daniel is obsessed with his favorite pop star Fabulina and can't wait to show off his signature shimmy-kick to her biggest hit "Strong, Brave, Free" at the school talent show. After winning the talent show, Daniel feels euphoric. But Daniel soon realizes that not everyone loves his shimmy-kick. The Mean notices with persistent jokes, whispering, and harmful words. Daniel begins to feel small, never wanting to shimmy-kick again. He hides. But with the help of his friends and his fans, Daniel emerges-all eyes on him-dancing in the face of the Mean, in solidarity with his classmates. Strong. Brave. Free.
| ISBN: | 9780063239685 |
| Publication date: | 18th July 2024 |
| Author: | David McMullin |
| Illustrator: | Robbie Cathro |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks: imagination and play Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+ Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) |