In a captivating online session, Bolu Babalola, author of *Love in Colour* and *Honey & Spice*, inspired our top Bedrock Learning students with her insights on storytelling. We discovered that great writing starts with a deep love of reading, and that authenticity and joy are at the heart of every compelling story. Bolu shared her journey as a writer (and reader), the power of representation in fiction, and the importance of embracing our unique voices - urging us to write as often as we can.