Episode 38 Tom Doyle author of Happy to Be Me and Happy Kindness Day, the Indigo Blue Adventures

  In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tom Doyle, author of Happy to Be Me, the first book in the Indigo Blue Adventures series. Tom takes us behind the scenes of Indigo Blue’s creation—sharing the spark that ignited this empowering story and helped shape Indigo’s affirmations and adventures. We explore the collaborative process with his illustrator and how her vibrant artwork brought Indigo’s world to life. Tom also dives into the deeper themes at the heart of his book: the power of positive affirmations, the importance of celebrating individuality, and nurturing emotional intelligence in young readers. Tom shares touching stories of feedback from parents, educators, and children, and discusses how Happy to Be Me can be a valuable tool for families and teachers alike—encouraging discussions about self-worth, resilience, and self-love. Finally, he gives us an exciting look at what’s next for Indigo Blue and what readers can look forward to in future adventures. Discover more about the series at indigoblueadventures.com and find Happy to Be Me at the Kensington Row Bookshop, Barnes & Noble and Amazon. UPCOMING events: Saturday, July 26th at Wonderland Books in Bethesda at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, August 3rd at Bethany Beach Books in Bethany Beach, Delaware at 6:30 p.m.-8:00 Thursday, August 7th at Kensington Row Bookshop for the Read.Imagine.Create! series at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.