Be You and Imagine

Paris DeFrenza-Israel was ten years old when she wrote and published this 54-page picture book with support from her mother, and that origin story is inseparable from the book's message: imagine it, believe it, do it. The content invites children and adults alike to embrace their uniqueness through thought-provoking questions and whimsical illustrations. The author's own publication journey at age ten functions as living proof of the premise, which gives young readers something concrete to hold on to. The honest caveats are real: no professional critical reviews are on record, and as a small-press debut, editorial polish may vary. Still, for a child who needs encouragement to believe their own ideas matter, this warm and uplifting book delivers exactly that. Completely clean and family-friendly.