'Children’s books don’t just entertain. They inspire, they teach, they guide, and they invite the reader to experience a world they do not yet know.'
I published a book last month, and I’m proud to say that it was an instant #1 NYT bestseller.is a book about the normalization of communication outside of speech. It follows a boy who is Nonspeaking throughout a day in his life, offering a window into how he moves through the world. It’s about connection, and it’s about the bond I share with my autistic son.If I’m being absolutely honest, at one point, I felt like it was beneath my skills.
Honestly, I felt offended. How dare they look at my work and think I am only good for short books with pretty pictures?But it all changed one day, as I was reading a book to my son that I’ve read more times than I can count. It’s called “The Koala Who Could.” It is his favorite book. That day, I finally allowed myself to get lost in why that was his favorite book. He loved the bright illustrations and the story told with words that rhyme and reminded him of songs.
Stories are our greatest tool for learning. When I sat down and combed through the history of my children’s lives, I found the “why” for my commitment to this children’s book. I remembered what age they were when they realized they were different and when the children around them made them feel as though their differences put them on the outside of everything.
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