Taking Flight with As Beautiful as A Dove

It was such a joy to be featured in the Basingstoke Gazette after my book reading at Kingsclere Library. Sharing As Beautiful as A Dove with a room full of curious children and their wonderful parents and carers reminded me exactly why I wrote the story in the first place—to celebrate individuality, nature, and the quiet magic in being yourself.

This book was born during a trip across Europe with my mum in 2019. As we travelled, I found myself constantly inspired by the natural beauty around us. Watching birds soar across open skies, I started thinking about how we often compare ourselves to others without realising our own unique beauty. That’s where Butterfly’s story began.

In As Beautiful as A Dove, Butterfly tries to fly like Dove and Peregrine Falcon, believing that only their way of flying is the “right” way. But through her journey, she learns to embrace her own wings and discover what makes her special. It’s a message I hope children can carry with them: you don’t have to be like anyone else to be wonderful.

I’m currently studying Drama and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, and being able to share my first book with young readers in a place as special as Kingsclere Library was truly unforgettable. Thank you to everyone who came along—and to the library team for supporting local authors and young imaginations.

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