About me
I’m a 22 year old cerebral palsy warrior, college student majoring in psychology, and a new inclusive children’s book author.. Living life with cerebral palsy to the fullest. Showing the world that nothing is impossible.
Tajia Rodriguez
What inspired me to write this book?
My childhood challenges is what motivated me to write this book. Growing up with cerebral palsy I often felt left out at school and struggled to fit in with my peers. Now as a young adult, I strive to create a more inclusive and accepting world.
During recess, students are free to go out and play with their peers but for children with disabilities, recess can lead to loneliness and sadness. We are often left out because kids don’t know how to include us. There were many times where I sat by myself in a corner at recess just watching my classmates run around and play together. I felt so heartbroken, I wanted to fit in!! No child should ever feel this way. That’s what inspired me to write Rolling Into Kindergarten!! My book helps kids overcome these types of challenges and teaches them to never feel less of themselves. While reading my book teachers, parents, and caregivers will get ideas on how to include children with disabilities in physical activities with other children. All kids deserve to play, have fun, and be included!!
Tajia Rodriguez
What inspired me to write this book?
My childhood challenges is what motivated me to write this book. Growing up with cerebral palsy I often felt left out at school and struggled to fit in with my peers. Now as a young adult, I strive to create a more inclusive and accepting world.
During recess, students are free to go out and play with their peers but for children with disabilities, recess can lead to loneliness and sadness. We are often left out because kids don’t know how to include us. There were many times where I sat by myself in a corner at recess just watching my classmates run around and play together. I felt so heartbroken, I wanted to fit in!! No child should ever feel this way. That’s what inspired me to write Rolling Into Kindergarten!! My book helps kids overcome these types of challenges and teaches them to never feel less of themselves. While reading my book teachers, parents, and caregivers will get ideas on how to include children with disabilities in physical activities with other children. All kids deserve to play, have fun, and be included!!
Hobbies
Being with family and friends, traveling, and swimming.
Dream
My dream is to walk and I work hard daily to make it happen one day.
Mission
By sharing my journey with the world I hope I can give others hope and be a positive role model to the world.
I want to make a difference and show the world that being different is beautiful
Tajia Rodriguez
Tajia's Journey Series
I plan on writing more inclusive children’s books. I want to grow Tajia’s Journey Series. A series of books that will spread inspiration and teach life lessons. There aren’t many well-known children’s book series featuring characters with disabilities! Imagine becoming the next Dr.Seuss!! IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING!!!
I want to create more books where kids with disabilities could relate to the main character and see themselves through my stories. I’m writing the types of books that I needed as a child! Being an author with cerebral palsy is such an honor! It gives me the opportunity to change the world!
My Plan
I would love to start visiting schools, pediatric therapy centers, and children’s hospitals to read my book and share my journey. These are the places where children and their families need the most inspiration and hope. I want to be a role model for all kiddos especially those with cerebral palsy and inspire them to dream big & never give up!
Thank you to everyone for all the love and support throughout my journey, Thank you for inspiring me to bring this book to life!!
I wish everyone could read my book and get inspired by it!!
