In “Mia’s Adventures: I Am All In,” Page Publishing author Alexander L. Walden Sr. introduces readers to Mia, a young girl who jumps at the chance to join a friend in a race, only to find herself wrestling with nerves and self-doubt as the big day draws closer.

A passionate storyteller with a love for swimming, golf, world travel, and advocacy for children’s hospital research, Walden Sr. has crafted a story that speaks directly to the fears every child knows, while offering a gentle reminder of what truly matters when facing them.

“Mia feels nervous and unsure as the race approaches,” says Walden Sr. “But her mother’s words give her the courage to face her fears and give it everything she has. Crossing that finish line, Mia realizes the real victory isn’t about coming in first. It’s about showing up fully and trying with her whole heart. That’s what being all in really means: meeting life’s challenges with courage and joy, no matter the outcome.”