Guest: Nellie Nakhel — author, advocate, and founder of Lovely Life Library, a creative space where children’s stories celebrate neurodiversity and inclusion.

Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Nellie transformed what once felt like a barrier into her greatest creative strength. Through her storytelling and teaching, she’s helping kids and adults alike see that thinking differently isn’t a limitation — it’s a superpower.

Together, Paul and Nellie explore how neurodiversity shapes learning, creativity, and empathy, and what it means to create stories that make every child feel seen.

Notable Quotes

“It’s not necessarily a bad thing to think differently — it just means your mind works in its own amazing way.” — Nellie Nakhel
“If I can make even one child feel better about their differences, that’s success to me.” — Nellie Nakhel
“Neurodiversity isn’t something to overcome — it’s something to celebrate.” — Paul Cruz

Nellie Nakhel is an author, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity. As the founder of Lovely Life Library, she creates inclusive picture books that help children embrace their differences with pride. Her work blends her background in psychology, her experience in higher education, and her personal journey with dyslexia to empower learners of all kinds.

To purchase Nellie's Lovely Life Library's 7 books through Amazon
 
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For Amazon US and International Buyers (except Canada)

 1. "Rising With Dyslexia” - https://amzn.to/3MuXVx3

2. "Light Of Hers” - https://amzn.to/48JPkxS

3. "Shining in Silence: The Story of a Deaf Dancer" - https://amzn.to/44iD9H6

4.  "The Waves of Anxiety: And Learning How to Swim" - https://amzn.to/48zi9yn

5. "Breathe, Little One: It's Not So Easy...But I'm Trying!" - https://amzn.to/48PHoez

6.  "Leo, the Lion Who Taught Me" - https://amzn.to/4iRiNup

7. "Every Believes In Something: Together in a World of Differences" https://amzn.to/4aKZMI2

For Amazon Canada Buyers:

 1. "Rising With Dyslexia” -https://amzn.to/4rQACxV

2. "Light Of Hers” - https://amzn.to/4q3u11e

3. "Shining in Silence: The Story of a Deaf Dancer" - https://amzn.to/3KXr6ID

4.  "The Waves of Anxiety: And Learning How to Swim" - https://amzn.to/3MpxN6R

5. "Breathe, Little One: It's Not So Easy...But I'm Trying!" - https://amzn.to/4abf8p9

6.  "Leo, the Lion Who Taught Me" - https://amzn.to/48vSqXu

7. "Every Believes In Something: Together in a World of Differences" https://amzn.to/4oOjVjK

🔗 Learn more: lovelylifelibrary.com

Connect with Nellie Nakhel

• Website: lovelylifelibrary.com
• Instagram: @nellienakhel_lovelylifelibrary
• Facebook: nellie.nakhel
• Her books can be found on Amazon and Ingramspark

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