Frumie Ganz used her own life as inspiration for her first published book “The Little Girl with the Big Dream” and aims to inspire people of all ages.
Ganz, a Cedarhurst resident, said the book is a true story about her and the journey to creating this book.
The book tells the story of Ganz as a little girl who dreamed of becoming an artist and how life plays an important role in what you do.
“I put in a heartfelt message to other children with dreams,” Ganz said.
She not only wrote the book but also illustrated all of the pages and cover.
“I’ve always dreamed of being an artist my entire life,” Ganz said. “I never got a chance to do that so I decided I’m going to make this book and share my story and creativity with the world.”
She officially formed the idea a couple months ago but always had the thought of writing a book.
“It was always floating in the back of my head,” she said. “Something just clicked in my head and I said ‘I’m going to do this’ and I just did it.”
The book came together in three months and was published on Amazon on Sept. 21. She made a plan for herself by illustrated one drawing a day and dedicating a certain amount of time to it.
“I really did have fun and enjoy the process of doing it,” Ganz added. “I learned a lot along the way.”
She is already working on another book that will publish in the next few weeks.
“I really enjoyed it so much I decided to make it a series,” she said. “My idea is to share the message of never giving up on your dreams. This message is for children and adults.”
Ganz worked on the images based on the story on each page after completing the written part.
“I am a creative person and I’ve been sying to use my creativity,” she said. “I just loved it and I loved seeing it come together as a book.”
She did not tell her children about the book and surprised them once it was officially published.
They were just in shock,” Ganz added. “Seeing my work come alive was 100 percent satisfying and incredible for me.”
Her friends have reached out to her saying that the message in the book is also for adults and serves as inspiration.
“My nine year old daughter absolutely loves this book,” said Blimy O., friend of Ganz. “It is well written with a beautiful moral. It is beautifully illustrated with happy and vibrant colors.”
Blimy said she enjoyed reading it to her daughter and how her daughter read it to her younger siblings.
“I’m so happy I got it,” Blimy added. “I recommend everyone to do the same to do the same and watch the smiles on your kids faces light up.”
Ganz’s friend Chana L. said that the book is wholesome for the whole family and has a great moral to it.
“The book is wonderful for children and for families to read,” Chana said. “Frumie really knocked one out of the park with this book.”
Ganz said that this is her greatest passion and plans to make a whole series of books after this one.
“I’m not looking at this as a career,” Ganz said. “I’m looking at this as fulfilling my dream and whatever comes from it is great.”
