Oh, hi there! Welcome, friends. I am so happy you have found your way to the Pen & Page community.
I'm Tessa Jordan. Bookstore owner, small town journalist, published author, book lover, plant obsessed, former teacher, momma to fur babies, auntie to my littles.
Opening Pen & Page was a dream that became reality in the spring of 2024. But it was the fall of 2023 that my life really changed. In the midst of a year long medical leave to treat burnout, depression, and anxiety, I whispered to a friend that I wasn't sure I wanted to be a teacher anymore. She asked, "Well, what do you want to do?" I knew the answer, but that was the first moment I said it out loud - "I wanted to open a bookstore."
And with that, after intensive treatment, medication, therapy, and some major healing (that I still work on everyday), Pen & Page Bookshop became a reality.
I am so thankful for the journey I've been on, for the family and friends who have supported me, and for each of you! You choosing to be here means more to me than I can put into words.
Thank you for being part of my dream. I look forward to continuing to build this community with each of you.