Today is Charlie’s first day of pottery class! He can’t wait to make his own pot, but he’s afraid that his little wing will slow him down. With the guidance of Señor Higgins, his mama, and his friends, Charlie will learn to follow his heart and create art in his own way.
How do you tell your story in a way that only you can?
About the Author
Belinda Richardson is a mother of two children, writer, neurologic physical therapist, and lover of the outdoors. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she now calls Fort Collins, Colorado, home. Belinda and her husband bond over a shared love for art and have their kids’ drawings, paintings, and ceramics displayed on every surface in sight. Belinda cherishes time spent biking and hiking with her family. And living her best life at the dance studio in hip hop, jazz, and contemporary classes.
Author & illustrator duo,
Belinda Richardson and Hollis Callas, have been friends for 25 years.
Charlie Creates in His Own Way is their first creative collaboration, combining both their lived and shared experiences with their individual passions to create a unique and beautiful story.
As longtime friends, Richardson and Callas hope to teach children how to use art as an accessible mode for self-expression and celebrate their individuality. Charlie Creates in His Own Way is their first book.
You can see more of Hollis’s work here.