You're Here For A Reason - Taylor Reads

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Nancy Tillman is known for her lyrical writing and beautifully soft mixed-media illustrations. She is a renowned bestselling author of “On the Night You Were Born” and “Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You,” and her books often focus on a mother’s love for her children, kindness, acceptance, and inclusivity.

In “You’re Here For A Reason,” Tillman focuses on the uniqueness of every child and reminds us that “every person matters.”

“You’re here for a reason. If you think you’re not, I would just say that perhaps you forgot - a piece of the world that is precious and dear would surely be missing if you weren’t here.”

These words remind us we ALL have purpose and meaning. The illustrations further emphasize this message by demonstrating how small daily acts can impact others and the world and how we are all interconnected.

And just in case you forgot…on the last page of every Nancy Tillman book, you will find the words, “You are loved.”


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You're Here For A Reason - Taylor Reads
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In “You’re Here For A Reason,” Tillman focuses on the uniqueness of every child and reminds us that “every person matters.”

“You’re here for a reason. If you think you’re not, I would just say that perhaps you forgot - a piece of the world that is precious and dear would surely be missing if you weren’t here.”

These words remind us we all have purpose and meaning. The illustrations further emphasize this message by demonstrating how small daily acts can impact others and the world and how we are all interconnected.

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