Kaiyla B. - That's Me

Kaiyla B. - That's Me: Dashing and Confident is a feel-good, heart-tugging story about friendship, secrets, and learning to love yourself out loud.
On what was supposed to be a carefree weekend getaway, Kaiyla Berrie discovers that her best friend Bria has been hiding something big. Not because Bria doesn't trust her-but because she's ashamed, scared her friends will treat her differently, talk about her, or see her as "less than." You know that feeling, right? When you start shrinking yourself before anyone even has a chance to hurt you.
Instead of walking away, Kaiyla does what a real friend does: she leans in. With her curious mind and big heart, she sets out on a quiet mission to help Bria see what Kaiyla sees-a brave, funny, beautifully made girl who deserves to feel confident just as she is.
Through late-night talks, small acts of courage, and a few laugh-out-loud moments, the girls learn what confidence really looks like in real life. It's not about being perfect or pretending you're never scared; it's about telling the truth, standing by your people, and deciding that your worth doesn't disappear just because something about you is different.
This story is perfect for tweens and teens navigating friendships, changing bodies, and big feelings about how they look and who they are. It opens the door for important conversations about self-esteem, bullying, and what it means to be a safe friend.
Read it together with a girl you love, or gift it to a young person who needs a reminder that they are allowed to take up space, ask for help, and still call themselves dashing and confident-right now, not "one day" in the future.