ABOUT CHRIS
Chris is a self-published author and artist with Asperger’s Syndrome. From a young age, he found comfort in drawing and storytelling — creative spaces where he felt accepted and free to be himself in a world that didn’t always understand him.
His first book, Dotty’s Freckles, was written to encourage others with disabilities to accept who they are, believe in their worth, and know they are truly exceptional. Chris’s message is clear: everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and kindness — no exceptions.
Now the author of six books and counting, Chris continues to lead readers through the imaginative world of the ABLE Universe. Filled with original characters who embrace what makes them different, his stories shine a light on strength, resilience, and the power of being yourself.
There’s so much more on the way from Chris and the ABLE Universe — because being exceptional is just the beginning.
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Dotty always thought she was pretty, but after a bad experience at school she began to struggle with the way she looked. But what would happen if she found a friend that looked just like her? Join Dotty on her journey as she learns about herself and makes a new friend along the way.
Dotty is feeling good about herself and is accepting of her freckles because she knows that they make her unique. However, while she's at school she meets a new student named Simon. Simon stutters when he speaks and it makes it hard for him to express himself. Can Dotty help the new kid at school overcome a struggle of his own? Join Dotty on this new adventure!
In the third installment to the Dotty storyline, we are introduced to Connor. Connor gives insight on how he plays sports, specifically basketball, while being visually-impaired. Through the story you'll learn kindness, acceptance, and perseverance as Connor makes new friends.
This book begins the adventures of two twin siblings who travel with a menagerie of talking animals. Oakley, a curious and kind okapi, begins his new life at Mortimer's Animal Sanctuary. Along with the help of the zookeepers, and his best friend, Oakley makes some new animal friends on his first adventure. Come join the journey!
A new friend is joining one of the enclosures at Mortimer’s Animal Santuary. What kind of new friend is it? Something amazing might happen!
In this story, we meet Danielle Campbell, a longtime friend of Dotty Preston and her brother Alan. However, periodically Danielle excuses herself from her new friends. Why is that? Wait and see. At the end of the day, Dotty, Alan, and their dog Freckles, and their friends might have a little unexpected surprise.
READING OF DOTTY’S FRECKLES
Dotty always struggled with the way she looked. But what would happen if she found a friend that looked just like her? Join Dotty on her journey as she learns about herself and makes a new friend along the way.