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A colorful 3D-rendered digital illustration of the six you matter luma character, Luma—Luma the bunny, Oliver the owl, Wren the bird, Sage the turtle, Theo the hedgehog, and Zin the fox—standing together in a whimsical forest setting. This image introduces readers to the beloved cast of the You Matter, Luma children’s book series.

Meet the Characters of You Matter, Luma

Meet the forest friends of You Matter, Luma, each created to help children develop kindness, courage, resilience, and self-worth. As kids explore the story and take the Character Quiz, they’ll discover which character reflects their strengths and begin their own Kindness Mission.

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An illustrated bunny named Luma stands in a sunlit field as glowing ripples radiate outward, symbolizing belonging and the message “You matter.”

You Matter, Luma: Planting Seeds of Belonging Early

Every child deserves to hear “You matter” and believe it. That insight sparked You Matter, Luma — a story created to help children build belonging, courage, and emotional strength.

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