This week is a very special episode and honor, as I get to sit down with Sabrina Maurer to talk about her debut book, Cherished Memories.
Published through ReadyAimWrite Kids — an independent publisher built around books written by kids, for kids — Sabrina’s story follows 11-year-old Bella, a student navigating school, friendship, and grief over the loss of a loved one.
Bella finds herself facing a tempting offer from a mysterious voice: if she could choose to erase her memories of pain, would she? Or should she hold onto her hard experiences, to protect all the good parts that came with?
Sabrina also, by coincidence, happens to be my my 10-year-old cousin. I was ecstatic to learn about her book, blown-away while reading it, and astonished by the sharpness of her answers in our conversation.
In our discussion, we learn where the idea for Cherished Memories began, what it felt like to see her story become a real book, how starting small matters, and the importance behind believing in your story.
Sabrina also shares a sneak peek to her 2nd book (in-progress!) as well of some of her future career ambitions in filmmaking and brand design.
I’m grateful to celebrate Sabrina not only as family, but as a rising artist and author. She’s an outstanding example of what’s possible, and what can happen when you’re brave enough to commit to your ideas, follow through the hard work, and share your story with the world.
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Next week, we’ll be back with a chat with the one-and-only Dré Pointbriand!
