In this inclusion book for kids, join Charlie as he learns to embrace what makes him unique! With empathy and charm, Charlie teaches readers to create in their own way.

"Mama, I'm scared for my first art class.

You know how sometimes I make things differently," he said.

"Everyone is different, but you're the best Charlie there is."

How do you tell your story in a way that only you can?

Today is Charlie's first day of pottery class! He can't wait to make his own pot, but he's afraid that his little wing will slow him down. With the guidance of Señor Higgins, his mama, and his friends, Charlie will learn to follow his heart and create art in his own way.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and elementary school teachers, Charlie Creates in His Own Way teaches kids that it's okay to forge your own path.

In this confidence book for children, readers will discover…

• Many ways to express yourself through art,
• Approachable lessons that teach empathy, and
• An engaging glossary of Spanish words!

Fans of The ABCs of Inclusion will adore this self-love children's book in an art class setting that is a perfect gift for creative kids. Not only will they feel proud to be their unique self, but this valuable story for kids will inspire them to create a more accepting world for everyone.

Learn how to tell your story while celebrating the beauty of being different!

Belinda Richardson is a mother of two children, writer, neurologic physical therapist, and lover of the outdoors. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she now calls Fort Collins, Colorado, home. Belinda and her husband bond over a shared love for art, with their kids' drawings, paintings, and ceramics displayed on every surface in sight. Belinda cherishes time spent biking and hiking with her family and living her best life at the dance studio in hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary classes.

Hollis Callas is a San Francisco-based designer, illustrator, pattern maker, and flower admirer. Growing up in the South with a fabric-designer mother and a woodworking father, her love for creating runs deep. Hollis's work is inspired by a boundless curiosity for nature and an appreciation of its subtle wonders. Beyond her art, Hollis enjoys life's simple pleasures: a warm cup of tea, strolling with her one-eyed Labrador, Mamut, cooking new recipes, and planning her next outdoor adventures with her husband.

As longtime friends, Richardson and Callas hope to teach children how to use art as an accessible mode for self-expression and celebrating their individuality. Charlie Creates in His Own Way is their first book.