Author Description

An uplifting illustrated tale of growth, creativity, and unexpected friendships. When Ruby is reluctantly signed up for a summer garden workshop with a group of messy, curious kids, she's convinced it'll be the worst summer ever. But between spilled paint, kids' games, and whispered secrets under the trees, something begins to change. With a sketchbook in hand and dirt on her sleeves, Ruby discovers that growing a garden-and growing as a person-takes patience, imagination, and a little chaos. Told with warmth, humour, and stunning illustrations, One Brushtroke One Seed One Summer is a tender story about finding connection in unlikely places, embracing imperfections, and watching something beautiful bloom from the inside out.