**Help Your Child Learn About Inclusion & That “It’s Okay to Be Different!”**

A children’s book series that teaches lessons about acceptance, kindness & living with confidence.

Inclusion can be a difficult topic to bring up with your child. Discussing this requires a delicate balance – preparing them for difficulties while building resilience and self-worth.

Being shorter/taller than your peers, wearing glasses, having an allergy, missing a limb, being hard of hearing, struggling with reading, or using a wheelchair, are only a few examples of how your child may feel different.

Roxy helps your child learn to accept themselves while also accepting others. The books teach your child that we are all the same on the inside and that differences should be celebrated.

What Adventures of Roxy Offers

Empower Yourself

Become an active educator, reinforcing important values at home and shaping your child's perspective on inclusivity.

Boost Self-Esteem

Seeing characters who are different yet valued can positively impact your child's self-esteem, helping them embrace their own uniqueness.

Reduce Bullying

By promoting acceptance and empathy, the book contributes to a more inclusive environment while teaching about the power of words and being an upstander; potentially reducing instances of bullying and exclusion.

Roxy is also a great resource for clinics and hospitals.

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Why Parents & Educators Love Roxy

“This creative children's book is an absolute MUST for anyone helping children to learn about and accept differences. It is told from the perspective of a 3-legged dog, yearning to be included by other dogs at the park. The story is written as a poem and the illustrations are wonderful! Roxy and Mailboo will certainly help children to feel that it's OKAY to be different! It tells the story of strength, courage, and inclusion.....and has a happy ending! Highly recommend!”

Dana - Elementary school teacher

“This book teaches the importance of friendship and unity, and the power of our words-all while promoting anti-bullying. These books need to be in schools for sure! My 4-year-old daughter loves it, but I recommend it for older children as well!”

Cara - Mother of two

“We recently had an author visit with Hillary Sussman. Teachers and students in Grades K-5 remained engaged with her presentation which included book readings, activities, and discussions. Her books with animal characters deal with the topics of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging). During discussions, it was clear the students could relate the books’ stories to situations in their own lives. Many learned a new word, “empathy.” Hillary’s message through her book was loud and clear, “it’s okay to be different.” I highly recommend a school or library visit with Hillary!”

Catherine Scholl - Library media specialist

FAQs

Yes, both books are fun and colorful, but teach life lessons about kindness, empathy, and inclusion.
Both of Roxy's books are fit for any child from Pre-K to 5th grade, as these topics transcend age and are so important in the elementary school years to shape how children feel about themselves and others.
Yes! Roxy's third adventure is already completed, it is called, “Roxy and the Birthday Party, Be Brave.” It is currently being submitted for publication.