Collette's Courage

<p></p><p></p><p>Collette's Courage is an empowering children's book inspired by the true story of Collette V. Smith the first African-American female coach in the history of the National Football League and the first Woman to Coach in New York Jets Franchise history. </p><p></p><p>Young readers meet Collette as a curious bold and big-hearted little girl with a passion for football a loyal dog named Bucky and a dream that seems bigger than what others believe is possible for a girl. When boys tell her she can't play football because she's a girl Collette doesn't back down-she stands tall speaks up and shows the world what courage really looks like.</p><p></p><p>With the love of her parents the support of her two childhood friends and the strength she finds inside herself Collette's Courage is a celebration of self-belief bravery kindness and the power of standing up for who you are.</p><p></p><p>This story encourages every child-especially young Black girls-to dream big speak proudly and never let anyone define their worth. Because courage starts with believing in yourself.</p>