Our friend Brad Montague shared this post on Instagram this morning, and to me, it just felt like a reminder I needed to hear on a morning like this one.
When so much is uncertain, sometimes it helps to remember what we know is true. I’ve dedicated an enormous part of my life to mentoring young writers and artists—one at a time—because I believe their ideas matter. And I know that when they gain confidence in their voice and they share their stories, others are inspired to follow their lead and do the same. Generosity snowballs, and so does creativity. That’s how we build a future that we can all thrive in. It’s slow but meaningful work, one relationship at a time, one story at a time.
The one thing I can promise amidst all of this uncertainty is that I — and so many others — will continue to work tirelessly to create a future that we’re proud to be a part of. That will not change.
Above are a few images from our Youth Author Showcase at the San Mateo Public Library on October 19th. We had the best time. Thank you again to Children and Teens Librarian Madison Reece for so generously hosting us, and giving our young authors the most incredible platform to share their stories.
With absurd amounts of love and unfathomable hope,
Kathryn