Starting over is nothing new. Finding the courage to stand up is.
Ages 5–10 · Friendship · Bullying · Courage · Belonging
Minta Binta is moving. Again. New home, new school, new faces—and another chance to figure out where she belongs. Starting over has become almost normal for Minta, but that doesn’t make it easy. And when she encounters bullying at her new school, starting over becomes more complicated than she expected.
As Minta navigates unfamiliar friendships and difficult choices, she discovers that finding your place isn’t always about being accepted—it can also mean having the courage to speak up, stand beside someone who needs you, and choose what’s right even when it isn’t easy.
Warm, relatable, and empowering, Minta Binta is a story about resilience, friendship, and finding the courage to use your voice—reminding young readers that sometimes starting over is the beginning of becoming even braver.


