Bold & Brave

Released August 31, 2023

Sometimes courage is loud like an elephant, and sometimes it’s quiet like a llama.

Lily, a young autistic girl with a vivid imagination, wants to sing the solo in the school’s choir show, but the thought of standing at center stage turns her heart a gloomy grey. School is overwhelming enough. Now all eyes will be on her, and she can’t wear the red polka dots she needs to be bold and brave.

Bold & Brave’s whimsical illustrations draw readers into Lily’s experience, while inspiring them to be bold and brave. It’s aimed at picture book readers aged 4 to 8.

“With its determined and likable main character, Bold & Brave is a sweet and enjoyable story that provides a valuable window into the perceptions of an autistic child.”
—BlueInk Review

“Libraries and adults who choose this book for the young will find it holds many opportunities for exploring the foundations of courage and understanding,couched in simple yet thought-provoking language and experiences that are easy for all ages to understand.” –D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“I highly recommend parents and caregivers read this book with their children, teach them how to be brave, and assure them of your love and care.”
—Luwi Nyakansaila, Readers’ Favorite, a five-star review

“Author and illustrator K. A. Cummins pens an engaging story drawn from her own experiences as an autistic person in her second children’s picture book.” –Lisa Harrison, Alabama Writers’ Forum

“Lilly’s tale in K.A. Cummins’ Bold and Brave will motivate you to be courageous, take your time, and face the world your way.” –Nothing But Picture Books

“The author really reaches out not only to the Autism Community with this book, but the General Population also. I think the way the author writes this book is OUTSTANDING.”
—Kendra, Happily Managing a Household of Boys

“I love how this book helps others to understand autism. It’s beautifully written and illustrated.”
—Connie, Because I said so and other adventures in Parenting