Lyrah and the Lakefolk: Choosing Day is a luminous tale of identity, courage, and belonging set in the magical waterside world of Stillmere Lake.

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On Choosing Day, every young Lakefolk stands before the ancient Choosing Basin and declares the path they feel called to follow. Healers. Builders. Guardians. Runners. Makers. One by one, keys are lowered into the glowing water, and the basin answers with light.

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Lyrah of the Wing-Thread Line watches as her friends step forward with certainty. The music swells, lanterns shimmer in the trees, and families celebrate each brave declaration. But when her name is called, Lyrah feels something different. She does not feel called to cook, guard, invent, or race.  She feels something quieter.  As her key touches the water, the basin responds in an unexpected way — revealing that some callings are not loud or obvious, but deeply powerful all the same.
 

In this tender and visually enchanting story, children are invited to explore the idea that becoming who you are does not have to be rushed. Choosing Day is not about pressure or comparison. It is about listening. About honoring the quiet voice inside. About understanding that every gift shines differently — and every path belongs.

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Perfect for ages 6–12, Lyrah and the Lakefolk: Choosing Day gently encourages young readers to trust their inner voice, celebrate individuality, and embrace the journey of discovering their own unique calling.  Because sometimes, the bravest choice of all… is to listen.