Starting over is nothing new. Finding the courage to stand up is.
Ages 5-10 - Friendship - Bullying - Courage - Belonging
Minta Binta is moving. Again.
New home, new school, new faces-and another chance to figure out where she belongs.
Starting over has become almost normal for Minta, but that doesn't make it easy. And when she encounters bullying at her new school, finding her place becomes more complicated than she expected.
As Minta navigates unfamiliar friendships and difficult choices, she discovers that belonging isn't always about being accepted. Sometimes, it means having the courage to speak up, stand beside someone who needs you, and choose what's right-even when it isn't easy.
Warm, relatable, and empowering, Minta Binta is a story about resilience, friendship, courage, and finding your voice-reminding young readers that sometimes starting over is the beginning of becoming even braver.
Perfect for young readers navigating:
Starting a new school or moving to a new placeBullying and standing up for othersMaking new friendsFinding confidence in unfamiliar situationsSpeaking up when something isn't rightLearning what it really means to belongSometimes courage isn't about being fearless. It's about deciding to speak up anyway.