Purposefully Confident - Hardcover (Preorder, ships MAY 2026)

COMING MAY 2026: 

Purposefully Confident

Written by Sara Lewis Hartley • Illustrated by Sk Artista

Meet Maura, a creative fourth grader who loves art and theater—but used to doubt herself every time she made a mistake. Reading out loud in class made her nervous, and her dyslexia often left her feeling embarrassed and unsure of her abilities. With encouragement from her teacher, Ms. Purse, Maura learns to quiet the negative thoughts in her mind and replace them with affirmations that build her confidence.

Told in uplifting rhyme, Purposefully Confident helps children see that mistakes are part of learning and that confidence grows when we speak kindly to ourselves. Through Maura’s journey, readers will learn to:
✨ Recognize and reframe negative self-talk
✨ Practice positive affirmations that build self-esteem
✨ Embrace mistakes as opportunities to grow
✨ Believe in their abilities and celebrate progress over perfection

A powerful and relatable story in the Purposefully Me Series, this beautifully illustrated book reminds children that confidence isn’t about always being right—it’s about believing they are capable, brave, and enough.

Hardcover • 8.5 × 10 inches • Full Color • Approx. 32 pages
Themes: Dyslexia • Confidence • Growth Mindset • Positive Self-Talk