You all should know by now that it’s not unusual for me to give shout-outs to clients and/or friends that are making moves. Last week I spent a little time at Book Expo America (BEA) photographing James and Mia Best at their expo booth. This was their first expo and they were pretty excited. They were introducing their first children’s book, Brave Little Dave™, which is also beautifully illustrated by James. It’s a cute story about a little boy and the 23rd Psalm.

Brave Little Dave is always ready for adventure as he sets out with his galoshes, football helmet, wooden sword and shield. But it’s the prayer that his mother taught him that he finds the most useful when he comes face-to-face with a gorilla whose fashion style is as impressive as his size and strength.

They also have a publishing company, Big J Books, where you can get additional information. I’m always inspired when others step out and follow their dreams. The best of luck to James and Mia, Brave Little and Big J Books.

In the New Title Showcase at BEA, I noticed on the shelf directly above Brave Little Dave is the book cover I designed for Sadeqa Johnson’s Love in a Carry-On Bag.