Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World- Changers Volume 2 & 3
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Brave Kids
Published By: Brave Healer Publications
Illustration by K.J. Kaschula @kj.kaschula
MY CHAPTER IN VOLUME 3
Howling to Be Heard
What happens when a child can’t find the words—but still needs to be heard?
Meet Sarah: a 7-year-old with big feelings, a tender heart, and a nervous system on high alert. When school feels overwhelming and adults misunderstand her body’s cries for help, Sarah does what she knows—she growls. And that growl? It’s not defiance. It’s survival.
In this powerful, relatable short story, readers get a front-row seat to the inner world of a child who is struggling, not misbehaving. With the help of a wise counselor and a stuffed wolf named Luna, Sarah learns how to pause, listen to her body, and take back the remote before her feelings explode.
Howling to Be Heard is a moving reminder that kids don’t need to be fixed—they need to be understood. And when we finally hear them, everything changes.
MY CHAPTER IN VOLUME 2
Secrets of the Weeping Willow
Secrets of the Weeping Willow' is a powerful short children's story within Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers, Volume 2. It's a tale of a girl, Sarah, discovering her internal compass beneath a weeping willow's enchanting branches. Laughter dances in this sanctuary of joy until Sarah's special spot "feels" different. As magic wanes, Sarah relies on her gut instincts. A heartwarming twist unfolds as she bravely opens up to her mom, unraveling the secrets that took place beneath the green canopy. This captivating short story empowers kids to be brave, speak up, and embrace the strength within their unspoken experiences. For caregivers, it's a gentle tale of prevention, urging all to trust their instincts and embark on a journey of courage and trust.
About the Author
A clinical social worker, Carrie empowers individuals and teams, breaks down workplace culture stigma, and initiates transformative conversations.
As a children's book author, she honors her inner child and the stories of the children she supports.
She enjoys family time, writing, cooking, soccer, and exploring cultures.
Carrie champions inclusive cultures and transformative change, advocating for bravery and empowering children against abuse.
