What was the inspiration behind creating the series? My books are definitely a labor of Love—they are my stories, my life.
Why
is it important to focus on activities kids enjoy? Physical activity is
a corner stone to future health, and self-confidence. Young girls don't
always have a mentor or even encouragement to pursue sports or physical
activities—Sally is the perfect role model. She is a kid, just like
her readers, she shows kids, that if you love to do something, even if
you have to work hard at it, the rewards are well, pretty amazing!
How
can books help improve self-confidence? There is nothing better than
believing in yourself. Sally sets the stage for young girls, she reminds
us that not much comes easy—if you work hard, and put your whole heart
into it, you can make your own dreams come true.
What
else can parents do to encourage healthy self-esteem? I was encouraged
by my mom to try new activities and sports while I was growing up. But
more importantly every activity was treated with high regard. I was
never allowed to start an activity and not follow through. I was
encouraged to have fun, and yet, work as hard as I could. So often new
activities are hard at first, and there will be some level of failure.
Children need encouragement to continue to learn and work on new skills.
Allowing children to easily quit will only make it easier for them to
quit in the future.
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