Marzette: You Are Wonderful is a story of unconditional love. Since I first started telling this story, I have seen many lives impacted by its message. Share the message forgiveness, identity, and redemption by helping bring this beautifully illustrated hardbound book to print.
I have always loved to dance.
I am an author, but I have always loved to dance. I was fascinated by the technique of portraying a human marionette. I spent hours in the studio with a shoe string and ballet barre, watching how my limbs responded to being pulled by a string.
Eventually I wanted to use the analogy of a marionette to perform a story with heart.
After years of performing this story on stages across the world, I am excited to bring it to the page as a picture book that children can revisit day after day.
The Story
Marzette is a marionette fashioned by the Great Puppet Maker, and she can dance! Marzette desires the admiration of a prestigious audience. She, like you and me, wants the affirmation of others — the likes, followers, and reputation of someone important.
The Bad Guy
The villain in the story embodies the lies we believe about ourselves. He is a slick, manipulative trickster. He tells Marzette she must perform to be adored. This story touches on a core issue in our culture— who controls me? What principles are guiding my decisions? This reflection is vital for us children today.
The Hero is Unconditional Love
Marzette is abused, misused, lied to, and rejected. Yet at her lowest point, she discovers that she was never forgotten, always loved, and still valued. She is still wonderful! This story shares the heart of God with your child: you are loved; you are wonderful.
Interested in the book? Find it here.