What started as a nonfiction writing and instructional design project has turned into a hands-on experience that libraries, schools, nonprofits and students across Indiana have truly embraced.

As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on a year packed with storytelling, teaching, filmmaking, and a whole lot of words (both written and spoken). It’s been a year of long-awaited premieres, new adventures, and projects that continue to grow and connect with communities across Indiana and beyond.