I Am Brave

Being brave is doing what you know is right even though it might feel hard. Being brave isn’t always easy, and it is normal to feel brave and scared at the same time. We believe that all young people have courage inside them, and we believe that writing about it can help us all remember what it means to be brave.

In our You Are Brave lesson, students imagine they are a superhero with superpowers. The authors think creatively about how they want to use their power, and who they want to help. This collection of 13 poems are inspiring, empowering, and absolutely brilliant. Write on!