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Weirdly Awesome

Weirdly Awesome is the story of a quirky little girl named Lela who realizes she is different. Lela has an invisible friend, a mouse named Gray, who talks Lela through what it means to feel good about herself. Even though the topic of worthiness is a complicated one, Lela and Gray show children how to embrace their differencesin a delightful way.

Anastasia Neddersen

Anastasia Neddersen was born in Russia and moved with her family to the United States as a teenager. Quite resilient to culture shock and the language barrier, Anastasia successfully graduated from a top university with a degree in bioengineering and pursued a career in biotechnology. These days, the majority of her time is occupied in raising kids and building a company with groundbreaking technology. Anastasia's zest for learning never ceased. Unsatiated curiosity and the love for natural beauty have been Anastasia's long-travel companions. In her spare time, she plays piano and writes songs, practices yoga and meditation, and enjoys activities outdoors. Her latest passion is writing. She writes personal blogs, children's stories, and a non-fiction book about building better teams that master emotional intelligence practice. She hopes you'll enjoy this story about a little girl named Lela. Even to this day, Anastasia finds herself in this self-conscious girl and reminds herself that she too is weirdly awesome.