Welcome to the
Official Website
for the New Book
What People Are Saying About When I Grow Up
Reading this book not only expresses what I feel as a mother, but as an educator as well. When I teach, I want my students to understand that they should be their authentic selves and that who they are as a person is just as important (if not more important) than their profession. This book communicates those thoughts/feelings perfectly. —Sharonda S.
When I Grow Up is a joy to read. I read this book to my grandkids and it's a true delight. This book opens up the conversation of what the future could be and builds confidence that anything is possible if we feel inspired and encouraged. —Jennifer T.
About When I Grow Up
In a gentle, loving way, When I Grow Up encourages children to focus not only on what they want to be when they grow up, but to also consider who they want to be as grown-ups. The simple format fosters thought-provoking discussions between children and those that love them.
About Author Elyse Sitner Barroway
Elyse Sitner Barroway was born and raised outside of Philadelphia. She graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science degree in economics. She worked in finance and management training for eight years before leaving the corporate world to raise her two wonderful children.
The idea for this book came to her as she was packing up her son to move him home from his junior year of college. She realized that the “full-time job” of raising her kids was almost done, and she hoped that she had instilled the values that would make them good, productive members of society. So much focus is placed on what you do as a grown-up, but she wants to emphasize the importance of values, following your passions, and staying true to yourself.
She currently resides in Haverford, Pennsylvania, with her family and her beloved dog, Bandit.
