Saint Michael's Song!: A Reflection on the Love, Faith, and Courage of First Responders

In the heart of the Bronx, faith takes many forms: a whispered prayer, a helping hand, an Archangel's song that says, "Be Not Afraid."St. Michael's Song is a heartfelt reflection on love, faith, and courage, honoring the quiet guardians who protect and serve each day. Through memories on paper and soft watercolor imagery, Stacie M. Coote invites readers to walk with her and remember 221st Street as it was when she was young, a place where community, compassion, and courage came together like music.Inspired by the enduring spirit of Saint Michael the Archangel, this story celebrates the everyday heroes who carry light into the world, first responders, neighbors, and loved ones who remind us that faith lives not only in churches but in the hands and hearts of those who serve with love.