What is this book about: In the summer of 2020, Bridger shielded his little sister, Brielle, as a dog charged at them. The resulting injury left Bridger with over 90 stitches on his face. Brielle was a very tiny 4-year-old, and Bridger barely 6, but his love for his sister inspired people around the world. As a family, the Walkers have since discussed, what makes a hero? Is it a great big act or sacrifice – or can heroes be found in normal, everyday people? This book is a result of these discussions. For most people, their heroes are found in seemingly small acts. A true hero does the little things every day because nobody’s life is defined by a single act - for good or bad. Even if it is hard or scary, a hero just keeps showing up and doing their best. We hope you enjoy following Brielle on her journey to discover her secret super power and how just being herself makes her the most special of heroes.

My thoughts: I remember what I was doing when I heard the family that this book is based on. It was the summer before my senior year of high school, and COVID-19 had just destroyed all of my junior year plans. And well, since it was summer I was out helping my dad fix fence for local ranchers in the area. We took a lunch break at a diner in Kimball with a couple of my dad’s friends when I saw the news on TV: Boy Saves Sister from Dog Attack! Right then, I tuned out what my dad and his friends were talking about and watched as Fox News showed a picture of this poor little boy who had just risked his life for his little sister. It almost brought me to tears. Here we were, our country shutdown and depressed; scared and confused. And a little six-year-old boy from Wyoming gave us hope and was named a hero. In this book, You Can Be A Hero, Bridger’s parents inspire kids to be heroes too. I can’t wait for the kids of our library to read this book with their families.