I was born and raised in Holland, Michigan, and no matter where life takes me, it will always be home 💛 I’ll always be an honorary Dutch gal 😊
My first book was actually created during my undergrad at KCAD in Grand Rapids, which makes sharing this journey here even more meaningful.
I recently wrote a children’s book called Where Chocolate Grows, inspired by curiosity, culture, and the kinds of questions kids ask—like “Where does chocolate come from?”
It’s a fun and engaging story that teaches kids where chocolate comes from while introducing a little Spanish along the way.
✔ Ages 4–10
✔ Great for families or classrooms
✔ Includes a simple activity at the end
I’ve also written Where Nopalitos Grow, with a similar bilingual and cultural focus. Both are available on Amazon.
It’s been really special to share this journey, and I wanted to share it here—with the place where it all started for me.