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Welcome to the world of Character Chums!

Meaningful stories that build strong inner worlds so we can all meet life with an open heart and a steady mind.
Making the world a better place, one story at a time.

24 Character Strengths

Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence •

Bravery •

Creativity •

Curiosity •

Fairness •

Forgiveness •

Gratitude •

Honesty •

Hope •

Humility •

Humor •

Judgment •

Kindness •

Leadership •

Love •

Love of Learning •

Perseverance •

Perspective •

Prudence •

Self-Regulation •

Social Intelligence •

Spirituality •

Teamwork •

Zest •

Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence • Bravery • Creativity • Curiosity • Fairness • Forgiveness • Gratitude • Honesty • Hope • Humility • Humor • Judgment • Kindness • Leadership • Love • Love of Learning • Perseverance • Perspective • Prudence • Self-Regulation • Social Intelligence • Spirituality • Teamwork • Zest •

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Character Chums Books

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Book cover titled 'Building, Bricks and Buddies - A Teamwork Story' with illustrations of four children playing with colorful building blocks and a brick house, with a 'Coming Soon' sticker.
A woman and two children smiling in a nature setting, surrounded by illustrated birds, butterflies, ants, and plants, with a large leaf overhead and yellow flowers at the bottom.

About the Author

Learn more about the author and her passion to help build the virtue muscles of our children. Find out how she went from corporate law to children´s book writer and wellbeing advocate!

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Mission of Character Chums

Our Character Chums want to inspire children and their parents, teachers, and communities to become the best version of themselves.

Combining charming stories based on the Virtues In Action (VIA) 24 character strength descriptions, the Character Chums provides reflection moments and tools that parents and kids can use to strengthen their character muscles!

Reflection questions, suggestions for movies and additional books on each strength, and research based interventions turn a “word” into a week or month long embodiment journey!

Become a Strength Star or Wellness Warrior for PDF access to all 24 founding stories, interventions and additional bonus materials!