Leo and the Dragon of Sound cover image I’m so excited to share a little peek at my upcoming children’s book, Leo and the Dragon of Sound. This story is very close to my heart because it was written for little listeners, especially children who experience the world loudly. Some children hear sounds more strongly than others. A noise that feels small to one person may feel huge, sharp, or even painful to someone else. That does not mean the child is being difficult. It means t

A personal reflection inspired by the magic of multilingual storytelling A teenager immerses herself in a book, with "Le Petit Prince" prominently displayed beside her, capturing a moment of literary escape and imagination. Some books stay with you forever, not just because of their story, but because of when and how you read them. For me, one of those books was Le Petit Prince . I first read it during my second year of high school French , entirely by accident. I had just fi

Why returning to the classroom made me a better storyteller, and a better version of myself. Continuing schooling as an adult is one of those life choices that feels both thrilling and terrifying. You’re juggling work, parenting, responsibilities, imposter syndrome, and the nagging voice that whispers, “Is it too late?” But the truth is, returning to school for creative writing has been one of the most meaningful and transformative parts of my journey as an author. It hasn’t