I believe in alternate worlds, journeys beyond reality, storytelling, and inspiring young minds to forget about the real world for a little while and immerse themselves in a totally different place and time. Stories evoke empathy, broaden the mind, and challenge the accepted. The very best stories can make you forget who you are and let you live like someone else for a little while. They let you take risks from the safety of a turning page and then push you to find change in the world around you.
I write to reflect, to recommend, to rant, to complain, to speak out, and to encourage others to do the same. I am a teacher, writer, artist, and lover of books.
