Brave

Weshoyot Alvitre is a comic book artist and illustrator. She most recently worked as art director for the video game When Rivers Were Trails and as illustrator on the graphic novel Redrawing History with the Library Company of Philadelphia. Her books have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Eisner Award for Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream and the Prism Award for Hummingbird Boys in Moonshot Volume 2. She currently resides in Southern California with her husband and two children.

Praise for Brave by Weshoyot Alvitre:A NCSS-CBC 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young PeopleA 2026 International Literacy Association (ILA) Notable Books for a Global Society Award WinnerA Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards (PADIBA) Longlisted BookAn NPR ‘Books We Love 2025’ selection“A story of ancestors, love, loss, and self-acceptance wrapped in the meaning of long hair for men in Native American tradition.” —School Library Journal“A young boy has been growing out his hair in order to wear it in brave braids…Alvitre's (Tongva) illustrations feature bold lines and soft colors, showing how bravery can take on many forms…An excellent title for classrooms, libraries, and at-home reading.” —Booklist“[T]he celebration of a young boy who is deeply loved, valued, and respected, and how activism can come in many forms, including growing one’s hair out, are powerful messages that are presented with thoughtful care” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, recommended review