How to Speak Up

How to Speak Up: A Happy Guide to Your Inner Light and Voice by Clara Joy, narrated by award-winning actress and audiobook narrator Hillary Hawkins, is a joyful and uplifting guide that helps children discover their inner voice, build confidence, and express themselves with courage, kindness, and ease.

Through playful rhymes, simple lessons, affirmations, and engaging activities, children learn that their voice matters and their thoughts are important.

Inside this audiobook, children will discover how to:

• shine their inner light and trust their feelings
• speak up with confidence in everyday situations
• set healthy "magic line" boundaries in a simple, safe way
• share kind words that uplift others
• build courage and self-expression step by step

Each chapter uses engaging language, gentle repetition, and imaginative exercises that make speaking up feel fun, safe, and natural.

Narrated by Hillary Hawkins, a former Nick Jr. and Radio Disney host and 3× Voice Arts Awards–nominated voice artist, this audiobook offers a warm, encouraging listening experience that helps children feel supported, confident, and empowered.

Perfect for children who are learning to:

• express their feelings
• speak up at school or at home
• build confidence and self-esteem
• understand their emotions
• develop kindness and empathy

This audiobook gently reminds children that their voice is a gift—and sharing it can brighten the world around them.