Book 01 · Courage & confidence
101 Brave Things To Do
Before You Turn 12
An invitation to try something new, speak up, and take small, courageous steps. Because being brave can begin with “I'll give it a try.”
Discover on Amazon ↗For the girl she's becoming.
Small brave steps.
A lifetime of
confidence.
Help her find her voice, trust herself, and discover what she's capable of. Thoughtful books and everyday ideas for raising confident, kind, wonderfully herself girls.
Created for girls aged 9–12. And the grown-ups cheering them on.
Growing brave.
Together.
Together.
The 101 Before 12 collection
Big discoveries.
One little challenge at a time.
For curious girls, growing independence, and those beautiful “I did it!” moments.
101 Brave Things To Do
Book 02 · Independence & discovery
101 Things To Do On Your Own Before You Turn 12
A life-skills challenge and coloring book for girls aged 9–12. A chance to explore what “I can do this myself” can feel like.
Discover on Amazon ↗Book 03 · Self-awareness & connection
101 Life Skills to Learn
Before You Turn 12
Understanding herself. Caring about others. Communicating thoughtfully. Real-life practice for the relationships that matter.
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A little less pressure. A little more connection.
You don't need to have
all the answers.
Just be in her corner.
Some days, raising a girl means big conversations. Other days, it's sitting beside her, listening, and letting her try it her way.
101 Before 12 is a place for both of you: books that invite her to explore, and thoughtful ideas that help you support her along the way.
She's growing. And so are you.
Explore ideas for parents →A small moment to try together
“What made you feel proud today?”
Ask her over dinner or on the way home. Let the answer be small. Then share a little moment of your own.
For the grown-ups in her corner
Raising her. Learning together.
Practical, gentle ideas for everyday parenting. Start with one conversation, one small change, one moment of connection.
Growing confidence · 3 min read
When “I can't” really means “I'm not sure yet.”
Ways to make space for hesitation and help her choose a manageable next step.
Finding her voice · 3 min read
Give her room to have a different opinion.
Everyday opportunities to listen, get curious, and practice respectful disagreement.
Everyday independence · 3 min read
Knowing when to help. And when to step back.
A gentle approach to letting her try, make a mistake, and work out what comes next.
The heart behind the books
A return to self.
A brave beginning.
I'm Fabienne Raphael, author of the 101 Before 12 series. The inspiration for these books began with Radical Return to Self: finding your voice, trusting yourself, and making room for who you are.
I wanted to bring that same spirit to girls before they turn 12. These books invite them to practice courage, explore their independence, and build thoughtful relationships, one small real-life step at a time. Here, you'll also find ideas for the caring grown-ups walking beside them.
Here's to the girl she's becoming.
Fabienne
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A book. A conversation. A brave little beginning.
Help her discover
“I have it in me.”
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