Oct 4, 2025
Heidi E.Y. Stemple, author of The Avian Adventurers #1: Snowy Owl Rescue; Raptor Recovery (Charlesbridge Moves), illustrated by Natasha Donovan, shares what is giving her hope today: the curious, hope-filled readers with wide open minds who are building a foundation of compassion and service.
This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today.
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Be well. Read on. And don’t lose hope.