"Facing Fear" by Sara Palacios follows the journey of a young protagonist who must confront their deepest fears while navigating the challenges of adolescence. As they grapple with anxiety and self-doubt, the character discovers resilience through supportive friendships and personal growth. The story intricately blends poignant moments with inspiring lessons about courage and self-acceptance, encouraging readers to face their own insecurities. With relatable themes and heartfelt storytelling, this book empowers young readers to confront their fears and embrace their true selves, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking inspiration and bravery in the face of life's challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 44 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co .

Sara Palacios is the recipient of the 2012 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Award. A native of Mexico, Sara graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. KAREN LYNN WILLIAMS is the author of over a dozen books for children, including Galimoto, a Reading Rainbow Featured Book and one of the New York Times Top Ten Books of the Year. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, Africa, which is the setting for When Africa Was Home, a Booklist Editors' Choice. She currently teaches creative writing and travel writing and works as a volunteer with refugee families. She has four children scattered around the world and lives with her husband Steven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WENDY STONE was raised in New York City, where she trained in photography and graphic design and worked for 13 years as a graphic designer. Her career as a photographer began when she was assigned by UNICEF to photograph their projects around the south-west Pacific. Since then she has travelled to many African countries on assignment for UN agencies, magazines and newspapers. She settled in Nairobi, Kenya in 1988 with her husband and daughter.