Built on Hope
A Space Girl Summer Journal Add-On
The circular field in front of our house is the perfect place for a battle.
Trees stand sentry around the edge, sheltering us from the road and neighboring houses all around. A clear blue sky stretches above, but all we can see are the opponents in front of us.
Yesterday we used long sticks, today calls for our plastic lightsabers. Blue and red, side by side. My brother shouts a call to arms, and we bolt across the field.
A galactic adventure has just begun.
My brother and I played Star Wars together almost every day, inventing our own worlds, characters, and stories. Star Wars grabbed my imagination at an early age and never let go. It was a canvas on which I could tell my own stories, a catalyst to be inspired by heroes and incredible places. Growing up on Star Wars shaped the woman I am now.



Space Girl Summer has been my favorite thing to do every summer, but it wouldn’t have existed without an entire childhood of falling in love with Star Wars. So, I have created what might be considered a love letter, a little passion project that I have poured my heart into. And now, I would like to share it with you.
May I introduce to you, “Built on Hope: A Space Girl Summer Journal Add-On”.
This 25-page digital PDF has 14 new prompts inspired by Star Wars heroines and planets, plus many other fun surprises! This journal can be used by itself or in conjunction with the original Space Girl Summer: Guided Creative Journal for Stardust Souls (available on Etsy!).
I honestly feel so giddy telling you about this because it’s finally here!! And it’s finally in your hands!! (And it looks so pretty :3) I am really excited about putting this together for you all, and I hope it brings some wonder, adventure, and hope into your life!
If you would like to receive “Built on Hope”, upgrade to a paid subscription of “The Lilac Paperback”, download the PDF, and start journaling!
May the force be with you and may the rest of your summer be built on hope!
xoxo,
K.J. Haakenson


