Description: "Izzie Goes Digging," the first book in "The Realm of Becoming," takes us through a journey with Izzie in the dwarf mine. Izzie's struggle with failure, bullies, and her own self doubt are all themes that can be easily understood by the reader. Intended to open a conversation with both children and adults, "Izzie Goes Digging," teaches children the importance of resilience to accomplishing their goals and reaching for big dreams. Armed only with a pick ax and her grit, Izzie is an inspiration to us all as she reminds us that when life gets tough sometimes you just have to keep digging.