Your essay reminds me of a delightful children's picture book on this topic: Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus. Everyone, late, early or any time-bloomers would enjoy it, at any age! - Deborah Barchi - Medium

Late bloomers are no less intelligent and hard-working than others; they grow at their own pace.

Why Society Is Impatient With Late Bloomers

Mukundarajan V N

Jan 14

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Your essay reminds me of a delightful children's picture book on this topic: Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus. Everyone, late, early or any time-bloomers would enjoy it, at any age!

Deborah Barchi

Written by Deborah Barchi

Deborah Barchi has recently retired from her career as a librarian and now has time to read, explore nature, and write poetry and essays.

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