You is smart. You is kind. You is important!!

Hope you’ve all had a wonderful Holiday this season!

This year as I celebrated Christmas with my family, I watched many movies. I’ve been waiting to see THE HELP because I’ve wanted to finish the book first, but when my mother-in-law brought it with her into town I couldn’t resist. And OMG it was one of the BEST movies I’ve seen in a VERY LONG time. I couldn’t peel my eyes off the screen. This movie made my heart pound out of my chest and I don’t usually cry with movies, but I did. A lot.

As I thought about THE HELP, I thought about how hard it is to stay encouraged as writers and artists. But with Aibileen now beautifully branded into my mind I will never forget her words. I'm even saying them to my children, everyday!

So when you're having doubt never forget that you is smart, you is kind, and you is important!!

Happy writing/illustrating everyone!!