WHY THESE STORIES
Raising courageous kids who dream
big
I create stories that help kids believe in what's possible, find the courage to try, and keep going when the path feels uncertain.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT MISSION
Big courage.
Built one page at a time.
Built one page at a time.
Two inspiring children's books, one big
idea: help kids dream bigger, believe in themselves, and find the courage to go after what's possible.
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FOR KIDS WITH BIG DREAMS
Upside Down Dreams
A story about dreaming big—even when your dream looks different from everyone
else’s. Upside Down Dreams encourages kids to stay curious, believe in what’s possible, and have
the courage to chase the things that light them up.
$19.99
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A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT MISTAKES
What's Your Callsign?
Mistakes happen—but they don't have to define us. What’s Your Callsign? shows
kids how an embarrassing moment or unexpected setback can become a story they own, laugh about, learn from, and carry forward with confidence.
$19.99
2 STORIES
1 BOLD
COLLECTION
1 BOLD
COLLECTION
THE COMPLETE CHILDREN'S COLLECTION
Double the stories.
One courageous
bundle.
One courageous
bundle.
Give a young reader two different ways to understand courage: chasing a dream that feels out of reach, and discovering that mistakes can become part of a story worth owning.
- ↗ Upside Down Dreams
- ↗ What's Your Callsign?
- ↗ Perfect for gifts, families, classrooms, and youth programs
$34.99
LET'S BUILD A CUSTOM ORDER.
BOOKS WITH A BIGGER FLIGHT PLAN
Put courage into
more hands.
more hands.
Whether you're inspiring students, supporting military families, creating a memorable event
experience, or looking for a meaningful gift, these books are designed to make an impact far beyond
the bookshelf.
SCHOOLS & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Put inspiring stories directly into the hands of kids through classrooms, libraries, camps, mentorshipprograms, and youth organizations.
EVENTS & CORPORATE GIFTING
Give families something meaningful to take home from conferences, employee events, leadershipprograms, and community initiatives
SPONSORED IMPACT
Partner with a nonprofit, military organization, school, or community program to provide books tokids who will benefit from their message.
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Planning a bulk order? Let's build the right option for you.
Pricing and fulfillment options vary based on quantity, title, and shipping.
LOOKING FOR THE FLIPSIDE?
Find MACE's book for
grown-up readers.
grown-up readers.
The Flipside brings readers
a unique combination of high-stakes stories from the cockpit and relatable, actionable tools rooted in human psychology.
The Flipside is Michelle’s bestselling book for adults—a practical guide to moving through fear,
taking action before you feel ready, and discovering what’s possible on the other side.
EXPLORE THE FLIPSIDE ↗
What readers are saying
Stories that stay with you.
★★★★★
"I just received my copy of Upside Down Dreams in the mail and it did not disappoint! Very well written in kid-friendly language and the illustrations are phenomenal! It’s the cutest inspirational story and it’s perfect for a wide range of ages! I am actually thinking of waking my daughter up from nap early because I can’t wait to share it with her! No, I’m not drunk; it’s that good!"
"As a lover of the first book, the second one only made me fall in love with the characters even more. As a child, I always wanted to become a fighter pilot as my dad was in the Navy and would always encourage me to do whatever my heart desired. This book was so well written and you can tell that Michelle ‘MACE’ Curran put a lot of effort and love into every detail in both her books! Loved it!!!"
"This book was written by a former Thunderbirds pilot and is a great introduction to aviation to all the little future aviators out there. The important messages it conveys are supported by fun facts and great illustrations. We bought this for our niece and can't wait till she's old enough to read it, and hopefully she's inspired to go to an air show, and who knows where that could go? Outstanding job Mace!"
READY FOR TAKEOFF?
BIG DREAMS START
WITH COURAGE
WITH COURAGE