If you listened to the previous episode, you know that Maile has been struggling with why to keep writing--this episode, which was actually recorded a few months ago, is the perfect follow up. Mitali Perkins offers the perfect encouragement, the perfect answer to "Why keep writing?"

Mitali is the author of many books, including Between Us and Abuela, Forward Me Back To You, and You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award).