Lisa leans over and tells Leo, "It’s okay to make mistakes. Everyone’s here to listen to your story, and I can help you if you want."

Leo smiles a little: "Okay, I’ll try."

When Leo gets up to read, Lisa sees him take a deep breath. He stumbles over a few words, but she smiles at him, and he keeps going. The class cheers when he finishes, and Lisa claps the loudest.

Leo says happily: "I did it, Lisa! Thanks for believing in me."

Lisa is so proud of Leo for being brave, and she is glad she helped him give it a try.

Everyone has challenges, but with friends to cheer us on, we can do amazing things. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about trying our best!