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As an author , publisher , and advocate , are there any notable moments or achievements that stand out to you ?
I have been fortunate to earn a few awards for my books , along with other literary accolades , including a Kirkus Star . Those are always neat to receive . But more than that , I think that the most significant moments have been connecting with people who have read my books , and who have appreciated the message of my stories . That means the world to me .
Tell us a bit about Masterpiece Day . What inspired its creation and how does it help people living with disabilities ? Who benefits and how can others participate ?
Masterpiece Day is inspired by the story , Masterpiece . After writing the story and receiving heartwarming messages from families in the autistic and neurodiverse community , I knew there was room for more work to be done to not only increase inclusion but to more so , celebrate neurodiverse and autistic thinkers . That ' s when Masterpiece Day was born . On Masterpiece Day , students in classrooms around the world are encouraged to celebrate neurodiverse and autistic thinkers . It is a special day for all kids ( young and old ) to embrace themselves exactly as they are , honour their differences as special , and create their very own masterpieces ! Global Masterpiece Day happens every year on April 26th ( or a day around that time that works best ). Since its inception in 2023 , thousands of students in Canada , USA , Australia and the UK have participated . If you ' d like to participate , head to www . globalmasterpieceday . com and sign up ! Anyone who signs up receives an educator guidebook with ideas for how you can celebrate the day .
Do you have any new projects in the works ?
I am always writing and currently have another book in production that will be published under Wishing Star . That should be released in the spring of 2025 . I also just signed with an agent and some of my manuscripts could potentially be published traditionally in the future . But more importantly , I had my second child this past April . Caring for my newborn is my main priority at the moment .
What message would you like to share with the world about the importance of inclusivity and the power of literature to unite people ?
Inclusion benefits us all ! The more we prioritize inclusion , the better the world will become . The beauty of humanity is that we are all vastly different and it ' s important to not only celebrate these differences , but to ensure we are actively including all members of society into all avenues . I believe that literature has incredible powers to unify people and I plan to continue to put out books with this mission in mind .
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