Dina asks a Brave Question: Who Am I?

By Theresa Laws

Nine-year-old Dina Chambers's view of the world around her is changing...

Recently at school, there have been whispers and teasing from classmates but most notably from Sketcher and Bolee, the two school bullies. She now dreads heading to school. Her cheerful and spunky spirit is now being challenged. Dina wonders why they have chosen her and her friends as their target of teasing. Ultimately, she believes her appearance is the source, as she does not look like the more popular girls.

Dina brings her confusing journey home to her ever-encouraging mother. She asks brave questions about who she is as a person, and whether she matters, and why some children can be unkind. Her mother explains that some kids' journeys in life are more difficult than others, and this can sometimes lead to bad decisions and behavior. But she guides her with reassuring and affirming words on her identity based on biblical principles. Hope and courage start to emerge in Dina's heart, increasing her self-esteem. Dina learns that she is unique, beautiful, and wonderful just as God made her.

She learns to cast out negative thoughts about herself in a unique way and is anxious to share what she's learned with her good friends. Dina understands that this is only the beginning of her journey, and she will be challenged. But when anxious and negative thoughts return, she can turn to those who love her and God's word to bring her back on track to transformation, one day at a time.

"Dina Asks a Brave Question" is an introductory answer to her question. It's emotionally rewarding, uplifting, and a sweet reminder that love, faith, and belief in yourself stand out more than cruelty.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMWQBQFN
• ISBN13: 9798269006758
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"