Angel Patterson Loves Her Books
By Martina Amate Perez, Volunteer Blog Writer at Mentor A Promise Cover of the book Lonely Ghost , designed by Mina (Tzu Yun Liu) “Be proud of who you are. Show them what you’re made of.” Who doesn’t love a good pun? Angel Patterson sure does in her debut children’s book, Lonely Ghost . This gentle tale is a love letter to anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong. It highlights how nontraditional family dynamics can be isolating for children, drawing from Patterson’s childhood as well as her work as a youth advocate. The book’s ultimate message is to embrace who you are, to seek out friends who do the same, and to hold compassion for those who don’t; sometimes, this means taking space, but always, it means honoring yourself and your story. Written for ages four to six, it can warm the heart of any age. Ghouly, the main character, is a manifestation of Patterson’s younger self—a sensitive extrovert who sticks out like a sore thumb but wants to fit in. The Boolies mo...