Lulu Junior Author of the Month - Blair L.

Lulu Junior Author of the Month - Blair L.

By Emma Gutierrez / December 10, 2025

December may be chilly, but we’ve got a tropical escape! In Blair’s story, 'The Adventures of Charlie Panda,” we travel to Hawaii for an unforgettable trip. Let's see what adventures await Charlie!

Charlie the panda has always wanted to visit Hawaii. So for his 12th birthday, he decides to make the trip! He’s excited to go and explore.

Charlie lands, and he’s ready to go swim in the pool. After that, he goes to a hula party with his friend Lil’ Kitty. They have so much fun dancing the night away. 

They decide to go look at a volcano. Next, they go to the beach with their surfboards and surf on the coolest waves.

Then, they go to the beach and build a sandcastle. They pick up some seashells to put on their castle. 

On the last day of their trip, they eat coconuts from a coconut tree. They are very delicious! 

Charlie says goodbye to his new friend Lil’ Kitty and flies back home. He loves Hawaii and can’t wait to go on more adventures!

Thank you, Blair, for sharing your story with us! We can’t wait to see the adventures Charlie goes on in your next book.

Check out our interview with Blair to see what else she had to share.

Read the Full Interview:

Where did you get your Lulu Junior kit? Who gave it to you?
I got my Lulu Junior gift as a present from my Gram and Pap from Amazon.

Where did you get your idea for your story?
Charlie is my favorite stuffy, and I wanted to write a story about him going to Hawaii. The next book I write, Charlie will be going to London. 

How does it feel to be a published author?
Being a published author makes me feel happy. 

What's the one piece of advice you'd share with another young writer?
Writing a rough draft helps you when you are thinking of ideas for your book

What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I like to craft when I’m not writing. 

Do you prefer writing or illustrating? Why?
I like illustrating because I really like to draw.

What's one of your favorite books?
The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak

How do you like to set up your writing/drawing space?
I like to get all my supplies out so I’m ready to write everything

What inspires you to write or draw?
My stuffies and my friends. 

What do you want people to remember about your book?
My illustrations of Charlie.