I Will Be Fierce

What the cast said

Welcome back to StoryBeam, the daily podcast where imagination shines bright.

I'm Kat.

I'm Allison.

Happy Monday Magic, friends.

It is time to start a brand new week with Monday Magic.

Today, our StoryBeam is shining a light on putting on your armor of courage and taking on the world.

We are reading I Will Be Fierce by Bea Birdsong.

Put on your sneakers and conquer the day.

That's right.

Today, a ordinary drive to school becomes an epic quest to be kind, brave, and bold.

Let's see how one little girl decides to make today extraordinary.

Let's get our ears on.

I've got mine.

Ready?

Three, two, one.

Let's read.

Here the cast reads I Will Be Fierce by Bea Birdsong. The book's own words stay with its author and publisher, so that part of the recording is not written out. Press play to hear it.

What an inspiring story!

Being fierce isn't about being mean or loud.

It's about standing up for others, trying your best and spreading kindness wherever you go.

Co-host, How are you going to be fierce today?

I'm going to be the bravest.

I'm going to jump off the deep end and I'm going to touch down the deep end.

The deep end of what?

The pool.

Oh, wow. That is so brave and inspiring.

You are definitely going to conquer today, my love.

Grown-ups, if you want another empowering read to jumpstart your week, our StoryBeam suggestion is Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall.

A beautifully honest story about a little boy who is completely ready to jump off the diving board.

Except that maybe he needs just one more minute.

Every child who has ever stood at the edge of something brave will see themselves in Jabari.

Look for it in our show notes.

Send us your favorite book requests.

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Stand tall and be fierce today.

Yeah, you've got this.

Have a magical Monday, families, and we will see you tomorrow morning for Tuesday Treasures.

And don't forget...

Keep on reading!