Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied

About the Millie Magnus Series

Written by Disney author Brittany Mazique and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, the Millie Magnus series follows an exuberant, fashion-forward third-grader as she navigates the big feelings and bigger adventures of elementary school — with her pet chicken Extra Spicy always by her side.

Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy + Bean, Clementine, and Heidi Heckelbeck — with the added representation and contemporary sensibility that today's readers deserve. The series has earned praise from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, and The Washington Post.

Inspired by Brittany's own daughters Millie and Margaux, the series celebrates confidence, kindness, and the power of being unapologetically yourself.

Themes & What Kids Take Away

At its heart, Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied is a story about standing up for yourself. When a new classmate starts teasing Millie, she's faced with the same choice every child eventually meets on the playground: shrink down to make the teasing stop, or hold on to what makes her, her. Millie chooses herself — and young readers watch a relatable third grader model what real confidence looks like.

The book turns "be yourself" from a slogan into something kids can actually feel. Millie is exuberant, fashion-forward, and proudly attached to her pet chicken — exactly the kind of details a classmate might tease. By the end, those very things are her greatest superpower. Children come away understanding that the parts of them that feel different are often the parts most worth protecting.

It's also a gentle, age-appropriate entry point for talking about bullying without fear. Millie's story shows that responding to unkindness with self-assurance — rather than meanness in return — is its own kind of bravery.

What Parents & Teachers Will Love

Parents and educators consistently reach for this book because it carries a real message inside a genuinely fun story. A few things stand out:

• An anti-bullying theme handled with warmth and humor, not heavy-handedness.
• A self-assured heroine kids want to root for — confident without being unkind.
• Short chapters and Ebony Glenn's energetic illustrations that keep newly independent readers turning pages.
• Natural openings for conversations about kindness, individuality, and standing up for yourself.

Discussion Questions

Use these open-ended questions to spark conversation at home or in the classroom after reading:

1. When the new classmate started teasing Millie, how do you think Millie felt? What would you have wanted to say?
2. Millie loves things that make her different, like her bold style and her pet chicken. What is something about you that makes you, you?
3. What does it mean to "stand up for yourself" without being unkind back? Can you think of a way to do that?
4. By the end of the story, what do you think Millie learned about being herself?

Read-Aloud Tips

• Lean into Millie's voice. She narrates with personality, so give her plenty of energy and expression — it brings the humor to life.
• Pause at the moment the teasing begins and ask listeners what they would do next, then keep reading to see how Millie handles it.
• Linger on the illustrations. Ebony Glenn's artwork shows how Millie is feeling, so let young listeners "read" her expressions along with the words.

Age & Grade Fit

Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied is written for ages 5 to 8, roughly kindergarten through third grade. As an early chapter book, it bridges the gap between picture books and longer middle-grade novels — short chapters and lively illustrations support readers who are building independence, while the relatable third-grade setting makes it just as rewarding as a shared read-aloud.

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About Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied

About the Author

Brittany Mazique

Brittany Mazique is a children's book author who has written for Disney (Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tiana, Snow White) and created the acclaimed Millie Magnus chapter book series. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband Edward and daughters Millie and Margaux.

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