We were so fortunate to have Aditi Wardhan Signh visit our virtual classroom with great success. She provided an open and engaging way to get the students talking about the writing process and the book. Students felt so comfortable asking Aditi questions about the writing process and the story. I felt it provided a doorway into the lives of my students’ backgrounds and gave much needed representation. Diversity and inclusion are two buzz words right now but they have a much deeper meaning and purpose than words just thrown around. Aditi stressed the true meanings of diversity and inclusion within the book.   I could see the importance of her visit as students saw kids like themselves in the book as well as learning from students’ different perspectives. She highlighted diversity and inclusion in an age appropriate way. My students continue to make connections, write about their experiences, and ask questions about the world around them. They know they are already authors based upon Aditi’s candid advice to never give up on the writing process if it is something that they truly love. I have seen more books written by my students after her visit and it is so inspiring to see it all unfold.  I am so thankful for her visit this year.