A Different Shade Of Iowa

They say you can never go home again, but you can always carry it with you.

I’m incredibly proud to announce my new story: "A Different Shade of Iowa: An International Adoptee’s Journey in a Small Midwestern Town." This isn't just a book about adoption; it’s a love letter to Mount Vernon. It’s about the days of being a "poolrat" at the local pool, the sound of pop cans on bike tires, and the feeling of growing up in a place where every neighbor was a guardian. From the streets of Rio de Janeiro to the red bricks of the Hilltop, this is my journey of finding where I fit in the fabric of the American Midwest.