Chelsea DiCicco
CHELSEA DICICCO is a neurodivergent kidlit writer, literary blogger & feature interview host, living outside of Nashville, TN. Formerly a Children’s Librarian, she now works in ABA therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with autism. She currently has one independently published neurodivergent picture book, ADHD AND ME, and four traditionally published books coming out in spring 2027 from Capstone Books.
She enjoys reading and writing across genres and age groups of kidlit from early readers to middle grade, but her favorite books are picture books. Learn more about the free activities and resources she offers to parents, librarians, and educators on Teacher Corner on her website: www.chelseasworldofbooks.com
OR if you're an author or illustrator (or aspiring to be) visit her Literary Blog and check out her popular Feature Interview segment, designed to help you learn the ins and outs of publishing- without a price tag and from the comfort of your own home!
Her book:
For eight-year-old Malory, who has ADHD, school isn't always an easy place to be. But Malory isn't the only one who has difficult days. Sometimes it's her classmates, teachers, or parents. Malory tries her best to focus, but oftentimes, her mind wanders, leading to trips to the Principal's office and phone calls home.
Malory's art teacher, Ms. Julie, understands how it feels to think a little differently from others. Born with Autism, Ms. Julie found comfort and calm through art. Now she uses it to help others find their safe, creative haven, too. In this inspiring neurodivergent story, Malory will discover that with a little bit of love and support from friends, you can do anything and, along the way, learn the power of believing in yourself and embracing your differences