"Millie Finds Her Voice" by Michele Graham
Michele Graham debuts as a children’s book illustrator and author with this beautifully illustrated award-winning picture book that gently explores childhood trauma and the impact of abuse.
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Meet Millie. A girl who never stops talking. She talks as she walks, she talks as she runs, and she talks as she twirls and spins.
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Discover what happens when Millie loses her voice. Follow her on a journey of recovery and healing as she rediscovers her voice, builds resilience, and rebuilds trust and relationships with her family.
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“Millie Finds Her Voice" is more than just a story; it is a sensitive and powerful way to approach difficult topics like abuse and emotional safety. Through beautiful illustrations and a thoughtful narrative, the book provides a meaningful path for children and adults to engage in these essential conversations.
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"Millie Finds Her Voice" is an important addition to any home or library—a tool for building awareness, safety, and understanding.​​
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There is also a learning resource available to Australian schools and libraries for free, with a nominal fee for other purchasers.
Award Winning
"Millie Finds Her Voice" is the winner of the Australian Family Therapists Award for Children's Literature 2024, being chosen for its topical relevance and portrayal of concerns faced by many children today.
Praise for "Millie Finds Her Voice"
“Such a rare gem of a book for primary aged children and those who care for them in creating a safe space. There is a desperate need to have the voices of children who have experienced varied adverse childhood experiences represented in stories today.
High praise for Millie finds her voice; such vibrance and magic that will change the
hearts of its readers."
Jade Sercombe-Ford, Teacher & Author
"Millie Finds Her Voice is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated picture
books I have ever read. This disarmingly simple story of childhood trauma and healing,
told as much through the superb illustrations as through its gentle words, offers both children and adults multiple approaches to start talking about a subject, all too often concealed by silence."
Jo Jensen, Children’s Librarian & Author