<div><strong>Meet Zee.</strong>
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<div>Zee is a bright, curious preschooler who sees and feels the world in his own special way.
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<div>He doesn't use words to speak—but he communicates so much through his eyes, hands, and heart.
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<div><em>Being Zee</em> is a gentle, sensory-rich children’s book about Zee’s first day of preschool. Through expressive art and emotional storytelling, the book helps children (and adults!) understand that there are many beautiful ways to connect.
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<div><strong>Why This Book?</strong>
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<div>Hi, I’m Roma, and I’m creating a children’s book series to celebrate nonverbal and/or autistic kids—starting with Zee. I’d love your help to bring him to life! I am a therapist, a mental health advocate, and a big believer in the magic of stories that reflect how kids really think, feel, and move through the world. That’s where <em>Being Zee</em> comes from.
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<div>It’s a story for kids who experience the world a little differently, and for the grown-ups who love, teach, and support them.
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<div><em>Being Zee</em> tells the story of his first day at preschool. It’s a gentle, sensory-rich journey into Zee’s world—a place where connection doesn’t rely on speech, and difference is met with warmth and wonder.
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<div>It’s a story that invites readers to slow down, pay attention, and see that communication comes in many beautiful forms.
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<div><strong>Why This Book Matters</strong>
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<div>We urgently need more stories that reflect the full spectrum of how children experience the world. My hope is that <em>Being Zee</em> will be a mirror for some children, a window for others, and a tool for grownups to teach empathy, understanding, and inclusion.
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<div>This book is for:
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<div>• Kids who communicate without words and rarely see themselves in stories
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<div>• Parents and educators seeking stories that affirm neurodivergence
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<div>• Therapists looking for tools that model emotional connection beyond speech
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<div>• Any child learning to understand themselves and others
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<div>When children see themselves reflected with joy, agency, and belonging—it changes them. When other children see that, it changes the world around them.
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<div><strong>How Your Support Will Be Used</strong>
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<li>Illustration: $1,100 - To bring Zee’s world to life with vibrant, expressive art.
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<li>Book Design &amp; Formatting: $300 - For layout, typography, and preparing the book for eBook release.
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<li>Marketing &amp; Promotion: $300 - Covers social media graphics, ads, and outreach to schools and therapists.
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<li>Platform &amp; Processing Fees: $150 - GoFundMe deducts approximately 2.9% + $0.30 per donation to cover transaction and platform costs.
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<li>Buffer for Unexpected Costs: $150 - Helps cover any surprise needs like additional design time, software, or accessibility adjustments.
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<div>Total Goal: $2,000
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<div>This budget ensures <em>Being Zee</em> is produced with high-quality art and design, and shared widely with families, educators, and children who need inclusive, affirming stories.
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<div><strong>Why Now?</strong>
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<div>The manuscript is complete. I’ve poured time, care, and professional experience into shaping a story that honors kids like Zee. I need your help to bring the visual piece to life.
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<div>And now—I’m <em>beyond excited </em>to share that I’m working with the incredibly talented illustrator <strong>Akame</strong> (@artofakam)! Their expressive, heart-filled style is the perfect match to bring Zee’s world to life—every page is about to shine with magic and meaning!
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<div>With your support, we can give young readers and their grownups a new kind of story—one that speaks through images, empathy, and inclusion, as powerfully as Zee speaks without words.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<li>Donate if you’re able—every bit makes a difference
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<li>Share this campaign with educators, parents, and therapists
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<li>Leave a note—your encouragement keeps this dream going
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<div><strong>Timeline</strong>
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<div>August –Sept 2025 – Fundraising + Illustrator begins sketches
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<div>Oct - Dec 2025 – Final illustrations + eBook design
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<div>Spring 2026 – Launch book
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<div><strong>A Final Word</strong>
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<div>This isn’t just about one book. It’s about creating space in the world for children who communicate differently—and showing them that their voices, spoken or not, matter.
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<div>If you’ve ever loved a child who experiences the world uniquely, this story is for you.
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<div>Thank you for believing in Zee—and in a world where every kind of voice is seen and honored.
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<div>With deep gratitude,
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<div>Roma
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