Trina Paulus (b.1931) is an American author, illustrator, and environmental advocate, best known for Hope for the Flowers (1972,) a bestselling parable about life, transformation, and personal growth.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she grew up in a family that valued creativity and social responsibility. Her involvement in organic farming, composting, and holistic health shaped her writing and activism.
Hope for the Flowers has sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. Written for both adults and children, it follows two caterpillars, Stripe and Yellow, as they navigate life’s challenges and discover transformation’s beauty. It won the Christopher Award and remains a beloved classic.
Paulus has dedicated her life to peace, justice, and environmental sustainability, using storytelling to promote social change. She has also worked on butterfly conservation and ecological awareness projects.
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How does one become a butterfly? she asked pensively. “You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.”
—Trina Paulus
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