“Although we may not encounter the same obstacles as one another, if we adopt the mindset that we are all walking with adversity, we can develop a strong lens of empathy and compassion for the people around us,” the release stated.
Newell’s first publication, A Star Upon A Dream, was published in 2021 and emphasizes the importance of uplifting others to follow their dreams instead of choosing to be discouraged.
In the book, third-grade student Meleah Rowland dreams of becoming a zoologist someday, but she quickly learns how it feels to be doubted and that diminished her light.
A Star Upon A Dream was named a recipient of a Literary Titan Book Award. Both publications are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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