In My World

About the Book

Mika is a nine-year-old girl that sees the world differently than anyone else. Even though she is going through what every girl may one-day face, fighting with her best friend and feeling like an outcast, she is not like every other girl. Her mother, Ava and brother, Javi stand by her side while Mika struggles endlessly to feel normal, when instead she must embrace her uniqueness. Children with Down syndrome, like Mika, are angels that help us see the world with our hearts, instead of our eyes.

About the Author

Gabriella Llano and Tiziana Vazquez are fifteen–year-old cousins that live in Coral Gables, Florida with their families. They attend a local high school and have been involved with the Down Syndrome Association since its inception in 2006. This is their first novel.