a heartwarming story
Being different leads to beautiful possibilites
Charlie, a chickadee born with a little wing, goes to his first day of art class. Join Charlie and his diverse group of animal friends as they learn about pottery and embrace their individuality in creating something new.
Charlie Creates in His Own Way will provide empowerment to children about self-expression, being different, and creative problem solving. This is a children’s book celebrating our unique selves and the wonderful possibilities in being different.
Free Classroom activity kit
Bring the magic of Charlie Creates in His Own Way into your classroom with this free downloadable Activity Kit, designed especially for teachers!
The kit includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and drawing activities to spark creativity and conversations around self-expression and individuality. Perfect for sparking young imaginations, this resource is a great companion for your lessons.
Download it today and inspire your students to create in their own unique way!
Creative Workshops
Join illustrator Hollis Callas for engaging, hands-on workshops inspired by her children's book, Charlie Creates in His Own Way. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and community groups, these workshops encourage creativity, self-expression, and inclusivity.
Through storytelling and art, Hollis helps children discover that there’s no one right way to create—just their way.
About the Creators
As longtime friends, Richardson and Callas hope to teach children how to use art as an accessible mode for self-expression and celebrating their individuality. Charlie Creates in His Own Way is their first book.
