KEYWORDS: self-confidence; stage fright; anxiety; school play; acting; alternative family; Shakespeare for kids; The Tempest; A 'back-to-school' theme of rehearsing the school play; the main character finds ways to overcome her worries and anxieties; stage fright is common amongst children; a celebration of body positivity, self-confidence and finding one's voice; a loving alternative family featuring a gay couple; a subtle reference to Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Violet's world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!