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In Amoya Blackwood is brave, Amoya is confident and bold, but Amoya’s confidence seems to go away, and she starts shrinking because the adults around her ask her to be less loud, less bold, and less carefree. The adults ask to take up less space, therefore Amoya does, and she gets smaller and smaller until her grandmother reminds her who she is. Will Amoya be able to get back to her original size and be herself again?

What I Liked: The illustrations throughout this book do a great job of showcasing Amoya’s bright and colorful personality and how others shift her attitude. Each image highlights different parts of the story and does a brilliant job of bringing this story to life. The message in this story is great as it teaches adults how our words can impact children, and teaches children to embrace who they are and how brave it can be to be yourself.

Final Verdict: Amoya Blackwood is Brave is a delightful book that showcases the importance of considering our words when speaking with children and the impact that words have on others. Children ages 3 and up will enjoy the vibrant colors used in this book and how easy it is to follow. The message through this book is one that speaks to people of all ages, and adults will be able to learn another important lesson regarding the language we use to speak to others.