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​I am Jacob Grovey. I write to speak for those who feel voiceless. The characters created within the pages of my books represent all of us; they are unique, flawed, scared and ambitious, resilient in spite of being hurt, and sufficient, even when they feel inadequate.    
    
We are more alike than we sometimes want to believe, and through my writing, I hope we are able to be unified in love, instead of being divided by hatred. The name on the books may be mine, but these are our​ stories. 
     I am a husband, father, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and a writer. I believe we may have great talents individually, but together, we can do great things!

Austyn is an adorable bundle of energy. Her parents think she's just a normal kid, but she's not! Whenever Austyn dreams or uses her imagination, she is able to do spectacular things. Each day brings something new; these are The Adventures of Austyn!
Austyn is back and ready for an all-new adventure! Last time, her imagination took us back in time to Dino Land, but her second adventure is literally out of this world! Join Austyn, QT Bear, and her friends, as they teach you about our galaxy in The Adventures of Austyn: A Journey to Space.

Why is representation important?

 Imagine being a student in kindergarten. Your world is filled with hope and joy. You love to read, and each time you get the chance to dive into a new book, you leap at the opportunity. The picture books you see are full of wonder and amazing tales. You read about heroes, princes, princesses, and people having fun with their friends. As you read more, you realize none of the characters look like you. You try to ignore it, but it starts to upset you. Why does nobody in the book remind you of yourself?
    You grow older. Now, you're in jr. high. You hear about the iconic stories written by people whose names have been famous for generations. You pick up these stories only to find more of the same. You are not included in the stories you want to read, or the ones you have to. Why is that? You start to question if you haven't been included in these stories over the years because you're not good enough, you're not special enough, you're not smart enough. None of those statements are true, but that's how you feel.
    The love you once had for reading is all but gone by the time you're in high school. Books have almost gotten to a point where they make you angry, not because you don't actually want to read, but because you have grown tired of not being represented. You wonder why the literary world hasn't paid attention to you. You deserve to have stories written for you.
    The world is filled with people of many different backgrounds, so why does it seem like books are not? It is imperative we all feel seen and heard. It is crucial we all feel respected. It is necessary for everyone to feel others care about them. These are just a few of the reasons why diversity in literature is important. If the world is not monochrome, then the characters in our books shouldn't be, either.

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