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​Welcome to the enchanting world of BiBi, where imagination, bravery, and adventure come alive! In the first book in this series, Just Call Me BiBi, meet a young girl with a passion for swimming, drawing, writing, and creating worlds, as she navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her inner strength.

BiBi is a fourth-grader with big dreams, a vivid imagination, and a secret weapon-- a mysterious journal called the Power Pad. Given to her by her wise and loving grandmother, this magical sketchbook isn't just a place to draw; it's where her fears shrink, her creativity blossoms, and her courage comes to life.

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Exercises and Writing Prompts are provided in the appendix to spark the reader's own personal journey of self-discovery!

SNEAK PEEK. . .

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Chapter 1:

The Power Pad

BiBi's dreams keep her up at night. She keeps track of them in a special journal given to her by her Gram.

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Chapter 4:

Gram The Griot

BiBi and Gram share a love of stories. Gram shares a story from her childhood.

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Chapter 2:

The Name Game

BiBi is bullied by another fourth-grader, but her mystical journal brings her comfort.

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Chapter 5:

Homework Before Fairytales

Mom makes sure that BiBi finishes her homework before swim practice, but the situation with the school bully stays on her mind.

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Chapter 3:

The Bus Ride Home

Zahir, BiBi's best friend, cheers her up on the ride home from school by playing one of their favorite games.

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Chapter 6:

Conquering The Pool

BiBi has a great swim practice before returning home to finally hear the rest of a story that Gram has been telling since she arrived.

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Chapter 7:

Nightfall And Fears

BiBi slips into Gram's storyline as she falls asleep, but quickly awakes from fear. She uses the Power Pad to get the images out of her head so she can fall back to sleep.

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Chapter 10:

BiBi's New Morning

BiBi wakes from her terror and triumph with a new sense of empowerment. She captures the core images in her magical Power Pad.

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Chapter 8:

The Encounter

Trapped in her dream, BiBi realizes she is the main character in Gram's story. She is exhausted, but realizes its going to take all of her might to fight for her survival.

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Chapter 11:

Passing The Torch

BiBi shares her night-time adventure with Gram. She learns that she is a part of a legacy of storytellers.

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Chapter 9:

The Dawn Of Rescue

Finally standing up for herself, BiBi is helped by some unexpected allies. 

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Appendix:

Exercises & Writing Prompts

The appendix provides a opportunity for readers to reflect on their own story and strength.

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Becoming Basira, Book 2
Coming Summer 2025

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