Girls Can Dream Big and Build Anything

One of the most important messages I hope to share with children is simple:

Girls can dream big and build anything.

Throughout my life, I have worked in industries where women were often underrepresented. I learned that success doesn't come from being the loudest person in the room—it comes from showing up, working hard, and refusing to give up.

That lesson inspired the creation of Emme Bean.

Emme Bean is a little girl with big dreams, a kind heart, and a pair of oversized steel-toe boots. She isn't afraid to learn new skills, solve problems, or tackle challenges. Most importantly, she understands that mistakes are simply part of learning.

I want every child who reads these stories to know that they are capable of amazing things.

Whether they dream of becoming a builder, an artist, a teacher, an engineer, an entrepreneur, or something the world has never seen before, their dreams matter.

The future belongs to dreamers, creators, builders, and problem-solvers.

And sometimes, it all begins with a single book.

— Sharon Jost