Aunt Bougie Show Up and Shine
A sparkly story about self-love, bravery, and being fancy
by Kyley Statham

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Lulu doesn’t feel fast, strong, or fancy—until Aunt Bougie arrives with sparkly sneakers, powerful affirmations, and a whole lot of love. Together they dance, build dazzling outfits, and talk about being kind to your body and your brain. But when it’s time to try out her new confidence at the park, Lulu has a moment of doubt. Will she be able to remember to “show up and shine,” just like Aunt Bougie’s always says? Many children, especially young girls, start to internalize social comparisons and self-criticism by early elementary school. Aunt Bougie: Show Up and Shine helps readers break that habit by practicing affirming, loving self-talk like “My brain is bougie” and “My body is brilliant.” This turns self-esteem into a tool they can carry for life, making confidence fun, memorable, and doable. Because at the end of the day, we could all learn a lot from Aunt Bougie!

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As both a creative professional and a deeply passionate advocate for confidence, movement, and mindset, Kyley Statham has spent years exploring how young people—especially girls—develop self-worth. For the first time, Kyley is combining her personal experience as a mentor, content creator, and wellness enthusiast with her love for storytelling to create a meaningful and empowering book for young readers. Kyley lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and their two tiny (but mighty!) chihuahuas, Toby and Bear. When she’s not writing sparkly stories, you’ll find her dancing in the living room or whispering kind words to her coffee.

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Contributors

Author

Kyley Statham

Illustrator

Karen Wang