A California Nonprofit — Child Safety Education & Prevention
The Brave Star helps adults guide children through age-appropriate conversations about body safety, personal boundaries, trusted adults, and speaking up — through books, educational resources, and community programs.
Brave Star Books
Four new titles from Yvonne C. Withers — stories that give children the language and courage to speak up, for ages 4–16.
Our Voices Are Bigger Than Secrets
Ages 6–12
Zuri Stands Up to Bullying
Ages 4–8
Zuri Helps a Friend Shine
Ages 4–8
When Silence Gets Heavy
Ages 10–16
Our Mission
Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and brave.
Support The Brave Star Corporation
The Brave Star Corporation is a California nonprofit founded by author and child safety advocate Yvonne C. Withers. We help children find the courage to speak up, understand personal boundaries, identify trusted adults, and ask for help. Through children's books, educational resources, and conversations with families and educators, we support body safety, confidence, bullying prevention, and awareness of grooming and abuse.
Explore the BookHow The Brave Star Helps
Practical tools for the adults who protect and guide children every day
Speak Up Early
Give children the language and confidence to speak up when something feels wrong — before harm goes further.
Body Safety
Teach children about personal boundaries and body autonomy in age-appropriate, empowering ways.
Trusted Adults
Help children identify the trusted adults in their lives and understand when and how to ask for help.
Prevent Abuse
Equip parents, caregivers, and educators with tools to recognize warning signs and start protective conversations.
Bullying Prevention
Address bullying with compassion and clarity — helping children and adults respond with confidence.
Grooming Awareness
Raise awareness of grooming behaviors so families and schools can recognize and respond early.
Community Education
Partner with schools, childcare providers, and community organizations across Southern California and beyond.
Zuri's Brave Star: Finding the Courage to Speak Up
Written by Yvonne C. Withers and illustrated by Nikia Withers, Zuri's Brave Star follows a young girl who learns that speaking up is brave — and that she is never alone. This children's book opens conversations about body safety, trusted adults, and personal boundaries for families and classrooms. Available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.
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Author Visits · Parent & Educator Presentations · School Partnerships · Bulk Book Orders
Yvonne C. Withers is available for author visits, parent and educator presentations, and school partnership inquiries throughout Southern California and beyond. If you are interested in bringing The Brave Star's message to your school, organization, or community event, we would love to hear from you.
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