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The Little Book of Big Dreams

True Stories about People Who Followed a Spark

Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book

Sometimes, dreams do come true.

There’s a lot of advice out there about how to pursue your goals, but sometimes all a dreamer needs to keep going is a true story of a dream becoming reality: proof that lows are a normal part of the process, and hope that all your hard work might still have a chance of paying off.

The Little Book of Big Dreams is filled with true stories of dreamers just like you who dared to reach for the stars and actually go for the things they wanted most in life—but the most important story in this book is yours. Each uplifting tale in these pages is meant to inspire you along your dream journey, not only helping you keep going when things get hard but also reminding you that obstacles don’t mean you’re doing this wrong—they mean you’re on your way.

The dreamers in this book include Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Disney producer Don Hahn, Pensole Lewis College founder D’Wayne Edwards, Hamilton cast member Seth Stewart, Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant, actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni, and more.

About The Author

Isa Adney is a Telly and Webby award-winning writer and documentary producer. As the profile writer for Creative Teacup and Senior Storyteller for ConvertKit she’s conducted over 200 interviews and written 75+ long-form feature profiles and counting, featuring many Oscar and Emmy-winning creatives, artists, and dreamers who’ve worked on projects like Stranger Things, Frozen, Chef’s Table, WandaVision, and Hamilton. You can follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @isaadney and follow her profile blog on Instagram @creativeteacup. Learn more at isaadney.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: She Writes Press (November 7, 2023)
  • Length: 272 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781647425852

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Raves and Reviews

“This enchanting book is a captivating ode to the boundless potential of human imagination and the transformative power of daring to dream. With its passionate prose and poignant anecdotes, it invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, illuminating the path to achieving one’s most audacious aspirations.”
—Frederick Joseph, New York Times best-selling author of Better Than We Found It

“In The Little Book of Big Dreams, Isa Adney curates a collection of visionaries who freely share their unique insights into the hopes and horrors of creativity. The result is a brilliant road map for following your dreams and living a more creative life.”
—Don Hahn, producer of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King

“Reading The Little Book of Big Dreams is such a balm for the soul. With warmth and vulnerability, Isa Adney writes a valentine for dreamers that throws cynicism out the window. Her message is deeply inspiring and helpful. It says: It’s never too late.”
—Erin Carlson, author of Queen Meryl and I'll Have What She's Having

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