Ask the Author: Michelle Kadarusman
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Michelle Kadarusman
Hello Sue,
Thanks for getting in touch and for your kind words. I am so happy to know that you attended the webinar, thank you.
In answer to your question, I would have to say the single most important message I hope young people take away from my books is a sense of their own empowerment, along with empathy for others. All of my books feature the themes of self-empowerment, self-acceptance, friendships, and celebrating differences - those traits seem hardwired in my stories!
I wish you all the very best with your studies and thank you very much for choosing my books :)
Warmest wishes,
Michelle
Thanks for getting in touch and for your kind words. I am so happy to know that you attended the webinar, thank you.
In answer to your question, I would have to say the single most important message I hope young people take away from my books is a sense of their own empowerment, along with empathy for others. All of my books feature the themes of self-empowerment, self-acceptance, friendships, and celebrating differences - those traits seem hardwired in my stories!
I wish you all the very best with your studies and thank you very much for choosing my books :)
Warmest wishes,
Michelle
Michelle Kadarusman
Dear Nur,
Thank you so much for your interest and questions.
I lived in Indonesia from 1993 until 2000 in Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. I miss Indonesia so much and have been back for many visits since moving to Canada.
I would be delighted to be a guest speaker on your webinar :)
Warmly,
Michelle
Thank you so much for your interest and questions.
I lived in Indonesia from 1993 until 2000 in Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. I miss Indonesia so much and have been back for many visits since moving to Canada.
I would be delighted to be a guest speaker on your webinar :)
Warmly,
Michelle
Michelle Kadarusman
Hi Almira, I am embarrassed to say that I haven't read either title because I've heard how wonderful they are. Definitely high on my TBR list! Thanks for the reminder :)
Michelle Kadarusman
Dear Almira,
Firstly, many thanks for your lovely review of The Theory of Hummingbirds! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the story.
Growing up in Australia, I didn't have my first hummingbird sighting until I was an adult, living in Canada. A friend's cottage in southern Ontario was where I first saw these amazing creatures. I was transfixed! Catching sight of them felt like seeing something magical - and it still does. How lucky you are that you get to see them all year 'round.
I truly can't remember where I stumbled upon the first hummingbird fact that appears in the story, but to me it was the perfect way for Alba to introduce herself to the reader. We can understand why she feels a connection to these feisty little creatures. From there, I spent time researching on-line, also a book called 'Do Hummingbirds Hum?' by West and Butler was enormously helpful.
Hummingbirds are known to be quite aggressive and territorial - using their beaks as swords, so what you are witnessing, I believe, is normal behavior.
Wishing you well in your hummingbird observations. I'm very much looking forward to the warmer weather when I might see my first for the year.
Warmly,
Michelle
Firstly, many thanks for your lovely review of The Theory of Hummingbirds! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the story.
Growing up in Australia, I didn't have my first hummingbird sighting until I was an adult, living in Canada. A friend's cottage in southern Ontario was where I first saw these amazing creatures. I was transfixed! Catching sight of them felt like seeing something magical - and it still does. How lucky you are that you get to see them all year 'round.
I truly can't remember where I stumbled upon the first hummingbird fact that appears in the story, but to me it was the perfect way for Alba to introduce herself to the reader. We can understand why she feels a connection to these feisty little creatures. From there, I spent time researching on-line, also a book called 'Do Hummingbirds Hum?' by West and Butler was enormously helpful.
Hummingbirds are known to be quite aggressive and territorial - using their beaks as swords, so what you are witnessing, I believe, is normal behavior.
Wishing you well in your hummingbird observations. I'm very much looking forward to the warmer weather when I might see my first for the year.
Warmly,
Michelle
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