Karley Henderson
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Connection to Illinois: Henderson lives in Illinois. Biography: Karley Henderson is a wife and mother of two daughters. Her passion for writing children's books is deeply personal, inspired by her own family's experiences. Both of her daughters were born with medical complexities, which opened Karley's eyes to the significant lack of representation and inclusion in society. Wanting to ensure her children grow up in a world where diversity is embraced, she set out to be part of the solution. Driven by this mission, Karley focuses her writing on themes of mental health, disabilities, inclusion, and diversity. She began writing articles and children's books to promote representation and education. Karley passionately believes that every individual, child or adult, should feel seen, celebrated, and proud of their uniqueness. Her work seeks to dismantle the stigmas surrounding mental health and disabilities, educating society on how diverse we truly are. Through her writing, she hopes to normalize meaningful representation and make it a standard rather than an exception.
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Selected Titles
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Blaire's Battle with Anxiety ISBN: B0CXSJYM9L OCLC: Bowker 2024 Join Blaire as she courageously opens up about her experiences with anxiety. She provides you with the tools to get you through your own battles!This book is a great resource to help children understand the different symptoms of anxiety while learning how to conquer those emotions. |
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Darcy's Differences ISBN: B0BW2MZ95B OCLC: Karley Henderson 2023 Have you ever felt different?Darcy has and she's worried that she's the only one!Follow Darcy into her classroom where her teacher and friends show her that everyone is different, no one is the same. They showcase their own differences so Darcy will understand that different is good, just sometimes misunderstood!This book touches on different disabilities and physical features while showing children that everyone is different. It teaches young readers to love themselves and celebrate who they are. |
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Lane's Christmas Lesson ISBN: B0DKC53WJ5 OCLC: Bowker 2024 Join Lane on a magical, rhyming adventure with Santa, where she learns to embrace the beauty of being different! As Lane discovers that no two people—or elves—are the same, she realizes that our differences are what make us shine.This heartwarming story encourages readers to celebrate their differences by highlighting diversity, inclusion, and the joy of that comes from being yourself. |