Once upon a time, there lived a very happy Pixie. One day while picking wildflowers, something terrible happened that left her in constant pain and discomfort. Nobody else could see or hear or feel what was happening to her. They didn't understand what was wrong with Pixie, and they didn't know how to help her. Pixie was left alone in her pain, until one day... Pixie and the Bees is a whimsical tale about learning to trust yourself while living with an invisible illness.
Erica Richmond is the author of three books including: Pixie and the Bees, a whimsical tale about learning to trust yourself while living with an invisible illness; Pixie and the Fox, a story about remembering that you get to decide you are; and The Mail Art Stories Project: Mail Art in the Time of Covid-19, a collection of mail art from around the world that chronicles the Covid-19 pandemic.
Through her business Open Sky Stories, Erica leads a variety of workshops and speaking engagements which focus on creative unblocking, the importance of sharing our stories, and overcoming our inner critic. Erica lives in Peterborough, Ontario finding joy and beauty in her messy and imperfect life.
Follow her on social media @OpenSkyStories and visit her website: openskystories.ca
Publications include: Pixie and the Bees, a whimsical tale about learning to trust yourself while living with an invisible illness.
The Mail Art Stories Project, a collection of hand decorated envelopes and postcards sent by mail throughout April 2020-August 2021. Each piece captures an individual experience of living within the pandemic.
Pixie and the Bees was a fantastic story! My kids (5 and 7) really enjoyed the story and illustrations and we all had a fantastic discussion about the message of the story after we read it. It was nice to see them both pick up on what we can do to advocate for ourselves, even if others don't always believe us. We loved this book and look forward to a sequel!