About Us
What began as a simple poem to comfort their daughter’s anxious heart soon blossomed into The Bravest Worrier — a beloved picture book, immersive AR experience, and nationwide school movement known as A Day to Be Brave. At the heart of it all is a shared mission: to help children everywhere face life’s big worries with courage, resilience, and heart.
Angelique Monet
Angelique Monet is a children’s author, illustrator, and poetic soul on a mission to help kids face life’s biggest worries with courage, creativity, and heart. With a paintbrush in one hand and a rhyme in the other, she crafts stories that speak to the tender spots in children’s hearts — and helps them discover their own brave voice along the way.
Her journey began as an eight-year-old girl who turned her feelings into verse, writing little poems to understand the world. Years later, that same love for words bloomed into The Bravest Worrier — a heartfelt picture book that’s been featured on Good Morning America, embraced by educators nationwide, and read by families around the world.
Angelique’s path as an artist came later, sparked by a deep desire to bring the colors of her imagination to life. After years of doubting her skills, she finally picked up a paintbrush — and never looked back. Now, her vibrant illustrations and whimsical AR app invite kids into a world where emotions are okay, bravery is possible, and imagination makes anything feel a little less scary.
When her own daughter faced anxious thoughts, Angelique wrote a quick little poem to help her through it. That poem turned into a movement. Today, through school visits, emotional wellness programs, and beautifully interactive sessions, Angelique continues to reach students across the country — one brave heart at a time.
She lives in Atlanta with her family, surrounded by story drafts, paint-splattered overalls, antique books, and the occasional sprinkle of glitter. Her next book is already in the works — and if you listen closely, you just might hear the whisper of a new rhyme getting ready to take flight.
Mr. Z
Mr. Z is a game developer, soundscape producer, and proud girl dad — known in the world of The Bravest Worrier as the tech-genius who brings the magic to life. From the moment he read Angelique’s poem, he knew it was something special. What started as a father’s support quickly became a shared mission to help kids everywhere unlock their bravery.
As The Bravest Worrier tour grew, so did the need for something more — something interactive. Mr. Z led the development of the groundbreaking augmented reality app that transforms the book into a full sensory experience. Readers don’t just flip pages — they dive into rocket launches, karate kicks, and voiceover adventures voiced by their daughter, Zayny, herself.
Every detail — from the empowering narration to the immersive sound design — is thoughtfully crafted by Mr. Z to elevate storytelling into something unforgettable. With a heart for kids, a passion for innovation, and an eye for wonder, Mr. Z continues to raise the bar for how we experience courage... one swipe, sound, and story at a time.
