Our dog Roxy has been a very big part of our lives, she is 13 now and has struggled over the years with multiple surgeries. In the last one, however, the vet shared that she almost lost her leg. This helped spark the idea for my first book.

My book series teaches children kindness, empathy, inclusion, and acceptance. The message is important, and I hope parents can use these books as resources to teach these universally important life lessons through the experiences of a three-legged dog.

I have once favorite seen from each book.

In the first book, my favorite scene is where Roxy shares the story of losing her leg with Maliboo. She demonstrates empathy, helping Maliboo see that missing an ear or a leg does not define your self-worth. Roxy helps Maliboo gain inner strength to play with the other dogs, who accept both of them despite their unique features.

In the second book, I love when "Tully the Bully" apologizes to all of the animals for everything he has said and done to them in the past. He learns that words are powerful and that what you say and how you say it can greatly impact others.

That "it's okay to be different" and bringing Roxy's books into your life can be like making a lifelong friend.

I do plan to continue writing more books in the series; with each new book, I'm dedicated to expanding the diversity of characters and enriching the inclusive narrative of Roxy's adventures. I also aim to offer representation that resonates with a broad spectrum of readers.