Join us on Thursday, May 6th at 6:30 pm for a virtual story-time and discussion with Tessa Smigla, in conversation with Chloe Smigla, as they discuss Heroes of the Maze.

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Heroes of the Maze features people of differing abilities as the heroes. It demonstrates that everyone can have heroic role models to inspire them. Because the book’s characters use their differences and skills to save the day, Tessa Smigla hopes that everyone who reads it will feel inspired by its story and realize that each and every one of us has special value.  Heroes of the Maze is illustrated and colorized by people of all abilities.

Tessa Smigla is a senior at Palisades Charter High School. She is the author of Heroes of the Maze.  Her sister, Chloe Smigla, is a sophomore at Chapman University.  Together, they founded Include Each Other, a multi-faceted initiative that believes all people have a right to equal treatment and employment opportunities. Its mission is to shine a light for equality for people of all abilities — through a rich and diverse program of books, documentaries, public readings, and movies.

Tessa Smigla, in conversation with Chloe Smigla, discusses "Heroes of the Maze"