I Will Be Fierce! - Board Book

by Bea Birdsong (Author), Nidhi Chanani (Illustrator)

An uplifting board book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments. A perfect back-to-school pick.

Today I will be FIERCE!

It's a brand new day, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest.

From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus).

An empowering board book with magical illustrations by Nidhi Chanani.

Author Biography

Bea Birdsong began her career as a classroom teacher before becoming a writer and editor for the education market. She has a degree in English Literature and Elementary Education from the University of Miami. Bea is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Sisters in Crime. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, son, and spoiled rescue dog named Bilbo. She spends her free time reading, traveling, and searching for hidden doors to other worlds. I Will Be Fierce is her first picture book.

Nidhi Chanani was born in Kolkata, India, and raised in Southern California. She holds a degree in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2012 she was honored at the White House as a Champion of Change for her art. She has worked with companies like Disney and Hasbro and is the creator of the graphic novel Pashmina. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband, daughter, and two cats.