the gift of feedback

When you write a book, you gets a lot of opportunities for feedback.  Some come in the traditional form of reader reviews left on sites such as Amazon whereas others, such as book reviewers, are by invitation.  Regardless of how a review comes to you, it is a precious gift.  Whether good or "bad", reviews provide insight to how others are receiving your work.  As a children's author, when I have the privilege to actually hear what children think of my books, it is incredibly special.  Today, I am sharing some feedback related to Scoochie's Adoption Story.

I am so happy to have found Bentley's Book Club.  As if the Bentley book series wasn't already doing enough good promoting kindness, diversity and acceptance, the author also runs an amazing program called Elite Books 4 Kids.  This is a six person panel of children ranging in age from 5-8 who provide reviews for children's books.  Both my books have had the honor to be reviewed and the kids comments melt my heart and inspire me to keep writing.

Amazon has had some equally impactful reviews as well.  Damian, who is an adoptive parent, shared that his daughter now wants to bring Scoochie's Adoption Story to school to help explain her adoption to her class.  And Nicholas, who is also an adoptive parent of a four year old daughter, shared that Scoochie's Adoption Story is perfect book to engage his own daughter in a conversation about her adoption.  

There is no greater reward than hearing these beautiful reactions, comments and stories about a book I have written.  It is the most uplifting experience to hear that my book can have such an impact.  Thank you all for your support and keep those stories coming ... they mean the world.  💕❤️🥰  Email me your story here.  

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