Meet the authors
A father. A daughter.
A love of stories.
Roscoe Davis and Zakiyah Wesley are the father-and-daughter co-authors of Gale the Library Bear: The Bear Who Feared Running. Their first picture book invites children and the adults reading with them to explore fear, courage, and growing confidence together.
picture book.Gale the Library Bear:
The Bear Who Feared Running
Why We Wrote This Book
A story that makes room
for fear and courage.
Gale the Library Bear inspires children to build courage and confidence as they explore new challenges.
Writing together gave Roscoe and Zakiyah an opportunity to connect across generations and share something meaningful with young readers.
With The Bear Who Feared Running, they wanted to acknowledge children’s fears and show how courage can develop over time. They hope Gale’s experience gives families, educators, and caregivers a starting point for conversations about feelings, trying something challenging, and growing confidence.
Author Visits with Gale
Bring Gale the Library Bear to your school, library, bookstore, or community gathering for shared reading and conversations about fear, courage, and confidence.
Read-Aloud Visits
Meet an author and enjoy a reading of The Bear Who Feared Running, followed by questions and conversation about Gale’s experience.
Conversations About Courage
Explore Gale’s story through guided questions about feeling afraid, trying something challenging, and building confidence.