Engaging Tales for The Complicated
When I was six, I crawled inside a bush at my classmate’s birthday party. There was a small opening that looked so much like an archway. I was sure that if I stepped through, it would take me to a new realm far away from this world. All that happened was I got leaves in my hair, and all other attempts I’ve made over the years to find a portal haven’t worked (yet). So instead, I’ve created my own archway through storytelling.
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Nature, fairytales, and loneliness inspire my illustrations and writings. My stories and artwork—for myself and others— allow all ages to escape to the magical world while also telling them that it’s okay to embrace those complicated, morally gray emotions we all feel. My books are conversation starters and often include other interactive elements such as activities or guided play where the readers can design and become their own characters.
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