Maris Goes to Paris | Newnan, GA Photographer

Maris's GiGi did something really cool- she wrote a children's book featuring her own granddaughter! Jane, Maris's GiGi, said she was inspired to write Maris Goes to Paris because when people asked how to pronounce her granddaughter's name she'd always respond by saying, "It's Maris, like Paris." Low and behold, she decided to write a book about  just that- Maris traveling to Paris to visit her GiGi. Is that cute or what?!

So, where do I come into play? Well, Jane's publishers requested a portrait of her to include on the back of the book cover and guess who Jane called... me!! :) Because Maris Goes to Paris was inspired by her grandaugher, Jane knew she wanted to include Maris in the portrait. After all, Maris is the main character of the story. Maris Goes to Paris is in the illustration phase of publication. I will let you all know when you can find it in stores. Below I have included a little blurb from the book.

In a small French village there lived a little girl named Maris. Maris was a happy, adventurous girl who loved to have fun. One day while playing in the yard with her little black cat, Mishi, Maris saw her mother step onto the porch.  

“Maris, Maris, come inside,” her mother called. “I have something for you. Your grandmamma Gigi has invited you to visit her in Paris."

Oh, I can't wait to read it! Doesn't it sound so cute? I'm so anxious to see my work on the back of a book. Fun, fun! Now, check out those pink cowboy boots. Maris sure does know how to make a statement.