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SHE'S GOT THIS

Laurie Hernandez

Zoe learns that falling is not failure. (Ages 4 to 8)

Ages 4+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to preschool and early elementary readers; the story is emotionally accessible and focuses on perseverance, practice, and handling disappointment. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary content.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Courage is shown through the character's decision to get back on the beam after a fall.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving in athletic challenges.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

A Latina girl is portrayed as an ambitious athlete and protagonist, offering meaningful representation; evidence does not indicate a broader range of identities or backgrounds.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Introduces basic social-emotional learning regarding handling failure.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The child receives meaningful encouragement from family and peers, making care and support important themes, though the story centers more on perseverance than kindness itself.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The book emphasizes perseverance, the importance of trying again, and that failure is a part of growth.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist, her family, and her coach are positive and supportive role models.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in SHE'S GOT THIS would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in SHE'S GOT THIS, and what caused that change?
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