Dare to be Me contains text and rhythm worthy of a songâthis book will help children cultivate the courage to be their truest selves! Todayâs a blank page, a plain white Tee I wake up brave and I dare to be me Dare to be Me gives children the courage to face the world as their truest, most fantastic and authentic, selves. With text and rhythm by Kaci Bolls & Nathan Meckel, and vibrant illustrations by Ana MartĂn Larrañaga, this start-your-day story will help readers brave the most essential part of every being yourself, and nobody else.