Quote by Roseanne A. Brown: “Your story matters, even the parts that feel broken. Especially those parts.”

This quote reminds us that every piece of our personal journey, even the difficult or imperfect moments, is valuable and contributes to who we are. It encourages self-acceptance and seeing strength in vulnerability.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many were reflecting on personal struggles and finding meaning in challenging times. Social media became a platform for encouraging vulnerability.

Ghanaian-American fantasy author whose 2021 debut novel A Song of Wraiths and Ruin became a New York Times bestseller and is inspired by West African mythology. She has become a prominent voice for diversity in speculative fiction publishing.