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When I am not writing or illustrating you will likely find me outside.

When I was a child my self esteem took a big hit in school. I was picked on by kids who probably had low self-esteem as well. Reading was challenging for me from elementary school to middle school despite my folks and my oldest brothers best efforts to get me back on track. A child’s confidence decreases over time. By the 5th grade 80 percent of children score low when it comes to believing in themselves. I wrote Pig is Pig to instill confidence and a positive body image to young readers. I hope this book inspires kids to love who they are and to be in awe of what they can accomplish when they elevate their self worth.

Featured BOOK

Pig is Pig

Children's book cover titled 'Pig is Pig' by R.L. Grant, featuring a smiling cartoon pig with a big grin and an expressive face on a light green background.
Illustration of a sheep with a distressed expression, with big eyes, and showing teeth, with text underneath that reads, 'Baa' Sheep interrupts, 'Hello Pig!' 'Why is your tail so short? I wish I had a tail as long as an opossum's, don't you?'
A cartoon pig with a long nose standing outdoors with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Pig is Pig is an engaging fun read about a curious and confident pig.… named Pig. Every morning Pig takes a stroll around the old farm and marvels at the world around her. Today her peaceful morning walk is interrupted with questions about her appearance by farm animals who wish they were different and believe that Pig should wish to be different too. Come along and experience Pig’s self assuredness in who she is. Pig is Pig opens the door for young readers to grow confident in themselves.

Illustration of a bear with its mouth open, showing teeth, on a pink background, titled 'The Crungry Bear!'
Illustration of a bear with its eyes closed, showing its teeth, standing on two legs, with a tree and blue sky in the background. The text at the top says, 'I am hungry.'
Illustration of a bear looking at a fish in a green pond with plants, caption reads 'He ate salmon from a stream.'