Losing and Finding Yourself in the Library by Jessie Sima

Today’s re-blog is a wonderful story, with this Gem:

“…I can’t emphasize enough the effect that just being given the permission to explore in the library had on me.”

Nerdy Book Club

As I write this, my debut picture book, Not Quite Narwhal, is on the brink of publication. There’s so much to be excited about and thankful for, and I’ve found myself spending a lot of time reflecting on what brought me here. The truth is, I didn’t grow up dreaming of being an author-illustrator or a storyteller o...