The Not Just a Book Series, authored by Joy Hillrose, is crafted in an authentic voice based on the premise that each of us has one or several children's stories to share that can connect us to one another on a global scale. Growing up in a home where the written word was powerful, with a mother who would read to us with passion, inflection, and intention in her tone, I came to understand the power and meaning that words represent. These stories can offer joy or highlight deeper levels of understanding through nuanced depictions. My commitment is to positively contribute to the conversation to ignite a gentle ripple in this world while remaining accessible and vulnerable in pursuit of becoming an aspirational adult.
May life allow you harmless mischief, silliness, and forthright whimsy, as taking oneself too seriously should never be the flavor of the day. In the spirit of children's stories, we should always strive to be the main character in our own narrative, or at least work towards feeling deserving of writing yourself into one, celebrating ALL your incredible, wondrous flaws. These imperfections make you the beautiful, amazing individual you are—embrace them! Just like the delightful tales in Joy Hillrose's Not Just a Book Series, the flaws give life that extra crunchy, well-done flavor to gnaw on. See your flaws as part of your own personal masterpiece, making you couture on this life's journey, and love yourself for them!