What if your voice feels small-but you still have something important to say?

Maya has ideas, questions, and feelings, but sometimes the words stay inside her. She worries that people might disagree with her or that she might say the wrong thing.

With encouragement from her mom, teacher, and friends, Maya begins to practice using her voice. She learns that confidence does not mean being the loudest person in the room. It can mean taking a breath, speaking clearly, listening to others, setting a respectful boundary, or asking for help.

My Voice Matters is a warm and encouraging children's story about confidence, self-expression, speaking up, listening, boundaries, and asking for help.

Through relatable situations and practical activities, young readers are encouraged to share their ideas, express their feelings, communicate respectfully, and recognize that their voice has value.

Children will discover that they can be quiet and still be confident, kind and still be clear, and nervous and still be brave enough to speak.