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My next book project is already in production and scheduled for official release on July 20, 2023. It’s called Hues and Harmony (How the Rainbow Butterfly Got Her Colors). It’s a story about multiraciality, self-discovery, self-acceptance, and belonging, as told through the life and adventures of a gray caterpillar. The Fortune Fairies and Esperanza from Hope and Fortune make a cameo – but critical – appearance in Hues and Harmony, but it’s not a sequel.
I’m also already thinking about my third book, which deals with the concept of “beauty.” Again, Esperanza may make a cameo appearance there, but it’s also not a sequel.
Honestly, I presently don’t have any dreams of collaborating with other children’s author for any of my upcoming book projects. I like my own ideas as they are. I wouldn’t want to impose them upon anyone, nor would I necessarily want others to impose their views on me to change my ideas. However, if the stars align and someone comes along with whom I can collaborate and work nicely with on a new and different idea, I wouldn’t be opposed to it.
Also, I think that my stories translate well into film or live performance by expanding on the themes and messages introduced in the books. I would love to work and collaborate with the right person(s) for that type of project.
What is the children’s book you wish you had written?
I would never presume to take away credit from someone else who poured their heart, soul, and ideas into a book. Nor do I have a shred of jealousy or envy of their successes. The marketplace of ideas is big enough to accommodate everyone without anyone coveting the work of others as their own. So, there is no children’s book written by someone else that I wish I had written. I’m happy enough to simply have my books on the same bookshelf and hopefully enjoyed by some of the same readers.
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