Shaina Rudolph has been educating children in urban and suburban settings for 12 years. Working in different socioeconomic environments has allowed her the rare capability to develop close relationships with students from all walks of life. These relationships, in turn, have taught her the importance of reaching one's potential. She lives near Los Angeles, CA.
Danielle Royer has had a passion for teaching and
working with children from a young age. Inspired by her two
youngest brothers, both of whom have learning differences, she has
always felt it extremely important that children feel comfortable
and empowered in their own skin. Over her career, she has
cultivated this message of empowerment to cater to her students'
individual needs, no matter their stripes. She lives in Santa
Monica, CA.
Jennifer Zivoin has always loved art and storytelling,
so becoming an illustrator was a natural career path. She has been
trained in media ranging from figure drawing to virtual reality,
and earned her bachelor of arts degree with highest distinction
from the honors division of Indiana University. During her
professional career, Jennifer worked as a graphic designer and then
as a creative director before finding her artistic niche
illustrating children's books, including Something Happened in Our
Town, Did You Hear?, and A World of Pausabilities. She lives in
Indiana.Visit her at www.jzartworks.com.
Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards
"All My Stripes focuses on Zane, a zebra who fears that others
in his class will ostracize him for his "autism stripe" (a mark
over his forehead that denotes his condition) but who, with the
help of his supportive mother, learns to accept himself. Bright,
cartoonlike illustrations differ from book to book but are cheerful
and upbeat, while the writing is simple and accessible, if
purposeful. All titles include notes for parents and caregivers on
the subjects, strategies for helping children cope, and web
resources."—School Library Journal
“A wonderful tool to help create understanding and compassion in
young children for those who are on the autism spectrum, All My
Stripes is a book that belongs on the shelves of every parent and
educator.”—Portland Book Review
“An invaluable resource for teaching children of all backgrounds
about autism. Highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review
“The book will help those without autism to understand and accept
the differences in others.” —California Kids "It teaches us to
embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around
us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing,
colorful stripes."—Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics
"Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer have done a magnificent job
shedding light on some of the hardships a child with autism goes
through. Beyond this, they ve done an equally impressive job
detailing how unique, beautiful, and caring these children are.
Zane is a hero in my eyes, just like each and every child out there
dealing with autism. Additionally, Zane s Mama is a wonderful role
model for parents and teachers and exemplifies a favorite quote of
mine: 'With great love, all things are possible."—Russell Simmons,
Philanthropist and founder of Def Jam Recordings
"Rudolph and Royer shine a light on the autism spectrum, but go a
step further and show how endearing, unique and beautiful the
children are in this inspiring story about embracing
differences."—Children's Books Heal "All My Stripes is a wonderful
book that will delight children and parents alike. Entertaining,
enjoyable, and enlightening."—Bill Paxton, Emmy-nominated actor and
director
"As the parent of a 27-year-old child with autism, I only wish All
My Stripes had been around when my daughter was at a young age as
it would have been yet another useful tool for us as parents, for
her as a child, and for the rest of the world that she is now a
part of."—Joe Mantegna, Emmy-nominated actor and director
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