irl and the Lock on Her Heart, is a self-love story being told with whimsical illustrations, limitless imaginations, and powerful self-affirmation. This book is a reminder that we all have love within us, and love for ourselves is more important than the love we find in our external environments.

A journey to love: friendship, romantic, and material love.

But the most important of all... self-love

There is a girl born with a lock on her heart, orphaned, and never learned of love. She is told that finding a key could unlock her heart and bring her love. So, she sets out on a journey to find it. But the journey is not easy, as she later learns that she needs to first find love before finding the key. Why is love the answer to finding her key? What kind of love does she need to find? Will the girl who never learned of love find love and her key?

Winner of the Readers' Favorite Illustration Award, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, and the Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite

"The overall theme is female empowerment, yet it's equally applicable to all individuals due to the central theme being the art of self-love." - Reader Views Kids

"The language is simple enough for early grade school readers to follow on their own, and perfect for group story time." - Readers' Favorite