Submitted by: Ellen Curtis
I have such fond memories of this book from when I was a little girl. Although I think it is now available in full size, I distinctly remember my well-worn version was a very small mini-book. But, it taught me a BIG lesson in girl power, independence, and forging your own path.
Now, I’m not going to go so far as to say what I learned from The Paper Bag Princess led to me not getting married until I was well into my 30s — probably not — but the messages I took away have stayed with me and are powerful for any girl out there:
2. BUT, you can judge this book by its cover. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and the story also delivers.
3. Don’t marry a bum. And that’s just good, solid advice.
Name: Ellen Curtis
Position/Company: Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Hometown: Big Sandy, Tennessee
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