As the Thurgood Marshall Academy will be preparing to see “Disney’s new film, “A Wrinkle In Time” starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.

In mid-February, the girls of the Saving Our Daughters’ Cinderellas “Celebrity Book Club Initiative”, had the opportunity to meet and have a personal conversation with one of the young actresses of the film and now new author, Rowan Blanchard, at community partner, Barnes & Noble of Tribeca New York.

Rowan enjoyed discussing her new book, STILL HERE, of poems from her friends that have inspired her, while also giving the Cinderellas inspiration during times of uncertainty they may encounter in their lives. Rowan also shared some needed hugs to the girls after her conversation with them.

How the Cinderellas felt meeting Rowan and receiving her book:

“I love my book”

“It was so nice to have her sit and talk with us about her feelings and what she went through. My friends and I might feel the same one day and we can deliver some help as well”

About Still Here by Rowan Blanchard

Hollywood rising star and passionate humanitarian Rowan Blanchard shares her beloved personal scrapbook with the world.
Featuring art and writing from her favorite photographers, poets, and friends alongside her own journal entries and snapshots, STILL HERE is an unedited look at Rowan Blanchard’s inner life—and a poignant representation of teen life in general.

Alongside Rowan’s own raw diary entries, poems, and personal photos are taped in letters, photos, and poems from her friends who inspire her, like the poet rupi kaur, photographer Gia Coppola, and writer Jenny Zhang, among others. The result is an intimate portrayal of modern girlhood and a thoughtful reflection on what it means to be a teenager in today’s world.

Photo Credit: Paul Kamau