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New Book

The Grass Is Greener
Where You Water It

A children's book about nurturing your gifts and believing in yourself
Author
Dr. Dorothy Tillman II, DBH
Illustrator
Navi Robins
Release Date
April 22, 2026
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About the Book

The story follows Michelle as she seeks to discover unique methods for growing her garden. Ultimately, she realizes the importance of forging her own path and not overly focusing on others. This narrative serves as a metaphor for how our dreams can thrive and flourish when we nurture them in our own distinct ways.

"The Grass is Greener Where You Water It" is a beautifully illustrated book that teaches children the value of dedication, self-belief, and putting in the work to grow their dreams. Through vibrant illustrations by Navi Robins and words rooted in Dr. Tillman's own extraordinary journey, young readers will learn that the key to success is not where you start, but how you nurture what you have been given.

This book is for every child who has a dream, every parent who wants to empower their young person, and every educator looking for a story that inspires real confidence and resilience.

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Dr. Dorothy Tillman II

About the Author

Dr. Dorothy Tillman II, DBH, is the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree from Arizona State University. She enrolled in college at age 10, earned her bachelor's at 12, her master's at 14, and defended her doctoral dissertation at 17.

She is the founder of the DorothyJeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, which has distributed over 3,500 at-home STEAM kits and engaged more than 5,000 participants in workshops and camps across Chicago and Cape Town, South Africa. 97% of her program participants go on to pursue STEAM-related degrees.

Dr. Tillman is the recipient of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Center Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award, a historic inductee of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and holds the Ghanaian royal title of Ankobea Amma Akuffo. She has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, Good Morning America, People, and dozens of other national outlets.

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