Staying Positive at Small Story Times ❤️📚

When I pictured doing story times for my book, I imagined a room full of excited kids, parents smiling, giggles in the air. But reality doesn’t always look like the dream—sometimes only one or two kiddos show up. And you know what? That’s okay.

In fact, it’s more than okay.

Small story times are still meaningful. They still matter. Those one or two little listeners are giving me their time, curiosity, and wonder—and that deserves my best. I remind myself every time: you’ve got to start somewhere. Every author, every creator, every storyteller begins small before they grow.

I’ve discovered that smaller groups actually create beautiful moments. You can slow down. Make eye contact. Ask questions. Laugh together. You can make it personal. And there's something really special about seeing one child fully engaged in your story—leaning in, listening closely, reacting to your words. That’s impact.

These small story times are how we build. One child becomes two, two becomes four, four becomes a classroom, then a library, a community—maybe even the world. But you don’t get there without showing up first. Even when it’s quiet. Even when the crowd is tiny. Even when it would be easy to feel discouraged.

I remind myself:

✔️ Every event is practice.✔️ Every reading builds confidence.✔️ Every child reached is a win.✔️ Every step forward counts.

I’m planting seeds—one story at a time, one smile at a time, one tiny audience at a time. And I truly believe those moments are worth everything. Because storytelling isn’t about the size of the crowd—it’s about connection.

So if you’re just starting like me, keep going. Celebrate the small turnouts. Show up with heart. Read like the room is full. Your growth is happening—even if you can’t see it yet. 🌱✨