In Bravery is in Us, eleven-year-old Coumba Saq seeks to learn about her family history for a school project. She soon discovers that she is descendent from a brave woman who escaped slavery and that she has inherited special powers. With the help of magic, she must pass several tests to become closer to her past and learn about herself.

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “In Nafissatou Ndiaye’s debut picture book, a young girl named Coumba Saq is born with mysterious gifts. Descended from African slaves, Coumba Saq is eager to find out more about her family history and the gifts that lie within her. When she turns twelve years old, her mother permits her to begin this journey of discovery and exploration.”