Welcome Debut Children's Author Arlene Abundis

Arlene is debut her first children's picture book.

Don't miss the chance to meet her, and get a copy of this beautifully illustrated and lyrically written book, Into the Mighty SeaLITTLE GIRL, BIG

EMOTIONS: Inspired by the author's own struggles with social anxiety, Mariel is doing her best to cope with her big emotions in a social setting. Into the Mighty Sea helps normalize struggling with and managing big feelings in social settings.

ART AS A COPING MECHANISM: Art is a great vehicle for channeling a kid's emotions and is a beautiful way that Mariel relates to the world and her family. Through painting, Mariel is able to both process her emotions and then vocalize her needs.

BEAUTIFUL AND ENLIGHTENING AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sharing how her family's immigration story influenced both hers and her family's mental health, Arlene speaks openly and candidly about the effects of generational trauma and her own experience with social anxiety.