Marilyn

Marilyn is the oldest of six siblings and an immigrant from El Salvador. She is the first in her family to pursue a college education. As a first-time author, she’s proud to accomplish a dream she’s had since childhood. Writing this book was important to her because she hasn’t felt seen or represented in children’s books. She wants other underrepresented mothers to know that there is no perfect way to be a mom. What matters most is that you love your children!

Generation HopeKathy CrutcherSeptember 16, 2022mamas just like you

Chae

Chae is a second-generation Korean-American and a parent attending nursing school. Being a young single mom and going back to school after having her son was challenging. She wants to encourage all the young mothers out there to believe in yourself and to celebrate where you are right now.

Generation HopeKathy CrutcherSeptember 15, 2022mamas just like you

Sinnah

Sinnah is the youngest of three siblings and immigrated to the U.S. from Sierra Leone in 2001. She is currently pursuing her bachelors in Family and Consumer Science. As a young mother to two amazing children, Romeo and Laila, it was important to her to write a story that honored the diversity of mothers. She is so happy she had the opportunity to write this book to encourage mothers who are underrepresented in children’s books. She wants you to know that anything is possible as long as you believe in yourself.