emily

Children’s Book Author & Illustrator, Amputee, Nonprofit Co-Founder, Disability Rights Attorney, Iron(wo)man, TEDx Speaker

[emily @emharvadaptive]

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[Lennox Greyson @LennoxGreyson]

My daughter got these books today as a Christmas present from her aunt. We are extremely excited to read them. @emharvadaptive

[emily @emharvadaptive]

#ChildrensBooks #amputee #limbloss #limbdifference #fibularhemimelia #Disability

[emily @emharvadaptive]

“We got your book 2 days ago & I’m pretty sure we have read it 18 times. It’s my 2 year old’s favorite book. His teacher in swimming lessons is missing a hand, so we got your book so he could learn about people with robot limbs. Thanks so much! It’s such a great book!” ~ Justine

[emily @emharvadaptive]

I’ve always loved new leg day! #LegDay #Amputee #Disability
#FibularHemimelia

[emily @emharvadaptive]

@timlapira Thanks for the shout-out!

[emily @emharvadaptive]

Before my amputation, I wore a brace with a lift. It looks pretty clunky, but it allowed me to walk at 11 months & I got around just fine until I had my amputation and got my first “robot leg” when I was two. Assistive technology is awesome!

[emily @emharvadaptive]

it is truly feeling like a series. It has never been about making money or selling as many books as possible, but getting the stories out into the world for those who may get something positive out of them. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey! 3/

[emily @emharvadaptive]

In 2019 I had what felt like a far-fetched dream to write a children’s book series about a girl with a robot leg. I wrote Being Brave in February of that year. A year later, I decided I would attempt the illustrations myself. 1/

[emily @emharvadaptive]

After months of teaching myself Adobe Illustrator and obsessing over every page, I self-published Being Brave in May of 2020. In August of 2019, I self-published Being Bold. With the recent release of Being Strong, I feel like I can officially call my dream a reality because 2/

[emily @emharvadaptive]

Being Strong is now available! This story is loosely based on my experience at Ironman Boulder in 2018 and features Sasha & Coach Mark! 🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏽💗🦿
https://t.co/2Y3YFo6a67

[emily @emharvadaptive]

Coming soon! 🦿💗 #ChildrensBooks #Amputee #FibularHemimelia #RobotLeg #Adaptive

[emily @emharvadaptive]

This is great news for people with disabilities!!

[emily @emharvadaptive]

@theblackcowgirl

[emily @emharvadaptive]

@KylieBearseWX @9NEWS This is Panda (in her panda blanket). She’s a lab/chow/pit mix who loves to run, walk, and hike with her humans. 🥰

[emily @emharvadaptive]

#Amputee #ChildrensBooks #Adaptive #Disability #Inclusion

[Ben & Jerry's @benandjerrys]

Both of these Americas are us. Black and Brown people have long understood this. They’ve been exposed to the white tyranny that was on full display at yesterday’s riot since the founding of our nation. It’s the double standard that undergirds white supremacy in our nation. (6/8)

[emily @emharvadaptive]

@emily_ladau @AlisonBarkoff @feministabulous

[emily @emharvadaptive]

@emily_ladau @AlisonBarkoff @feministabulous Yes!!! This is why I included other characters with disabilities in my children’s books!

[Oscar the Grouch @OscarTheGrouch]

This holiday, I’m gonna stay home in my trash can and avoid people.