My first authored and illustrated picture book, SUNNY, came out just over a year ago. I spent Sunny&

My first authored and illustrated picture book, SUNNY, came out just over a year ago. I spent Sunny’s first birthday reflecting on how much has changed. I was lucky enough to have had a book launch party before a nation-wide lock down was needed here in Canada. I spent that day with beloved family and friends, many of whom I haven’t seen since that day. Any time shared with loved ones over this past year has been brief and distanced.

But I also felt grateful - grateful for the day we spent together and for all the good moments from this past year. Somehow, good things still happened despite all the unexpected difficulties, worries and grief the pandemic has brought (yes, I am so, so very lucky to be able to say that).

When I thought up Sunny, many years ago now, I had no idea it would feel quite so relevant today; the struggle to find good when so much feels out of control. It’s all too much some days but, at the very least, the bad stuff makes me appreciate the good times more than ever.

Stay well, friends