I was just like, the most I’ve ever written was an essay, and I was good with that.

Even the impossible is possible because I once said I would never ever write a book. Oh, thank you! I have to say, the fact that I’m here sitting talking about two books I’ve written means that anything is possible. It was a nonfiction book it was called It’s Your Universe: You Have the Power to Make It Happen. You know, I had already had the opportunity to work with Disney Books on my first book. And you know, I think it was the fastest thing I’ve ever said yes to in my life. They actually asked me if I would write it. Well, I have to say the credit goes to Lucasfilm. I want to know what made you want to get into writing a children’s book in the first place? And of course, why Ahsoka?Īshley Eckstein: Oh, goodness. While we were all tucked away in our homes, FanSided caught up with Eckstein over Skype to learn more about the book, a mental health awareness campaign she’s working with, and even those irresistible live-action Ahsoka/ Mandalorian rumors.įansided: So I want to talk about your book, I Am a Padawan. (And we totally won’t judge if some older Ahsoka fans become inspired by the book as well.) The book, out now, is set to encourage and inspire young ones through the lessons that Ahsoka Tano learned. And nearly none more so than Disney+, which has saved the day for many Star Wars fans by releasing its final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. (Granted, the series was always due to come out around this time anyway, but it acts as a cushion to the harsh blow that’s been the coronavirus pandemic.) With that comes the return of Ashley Eckstein to the series, the voice of fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano.Īnd as if to add another bit of well-timed, good Star Wars news into the mix, Eckstein is releasing a children’s book centered around Ahsoka Tano called I Am a Padawan. In a time period that can only be described as “whatever this is,” streaming platforms have come to the rescue. Ashley Eckstein is back as Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars, and she’s telling FanSided about her favorite moments in the series, her latest book, and more.

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