Tell Somebody: Colour, Reflect, Speak Up: Learn, Colour, Stay Safe

By Graham Axe and Melony Axe

Your voice matters. Your boundaries deserve respect. You do not need perfect words to ask for help.

Tell Somebody: Colour, Reflect, Speak Up is Book 1 in a colouring and reflection series for ages 10 and above. Written by Melony Axe, it combines illustrated stories, colouring activities and thoughtful questions to open conversations about feelings, friendships, personal boundaries and speaking up.

Join Litha, Anathi, Khanyisa, Noluthando and Lulama as they explore everyday situations involving peer pressure, unwanted touch, online contacts, bullying, worrying secrets and asking for support. Each theme includes a fictional story, practical steps, a scene to colour and space to reflect.

Inside you will find:

- Ten illustrated themes exploring respect, confidence, privacy and safer choices.

- Reflection prompts and realistic situations with possible responses.

- Questions and example answers for conversations between young people and adults.

- Guidance for parents, carers and educators on listening and responding without blame.

- A practical support plan, a family support agreement and space for personal notes.

- UK support contacts and information about finding help beyond the UK.

Readers can colour, write, draw or talk through the activities at their own pace. No one needs to disclose a personal experience to take part. Older teenagers and adults can also use the themes for reflection or supported discussion.

Drawing on lived experience and 30 years of work as a mental health clinician, safeguarding and community advocate, Melony Axe encourages caring conversations that continue beyond the first disclosure.

Suitable for use at home, in schools and in youth or community settings, this workbook supports learning and discussion. It reminds readers that pressure or harm is never their fault, and that they deserve to be heard and helped.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 199584313X
• ISBN13: 9781995843131
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Tell Somebody
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary