An artist by the name of aleXsandro Palombo created the above photo back in 2014.  He became a person with a disability after becoming paralyzed and has, unfortunately, faced a lot of discrimination as a result.  In an article in the Huffington post he explained that he does not think it is right that Disney has yet to create… Read More

As I sit here thinking about the fact that Just the Way You Are is now on sale, it is bittersweet and is making me reflect on some things.  I have wanted to be an author since I was 9 years old, but people have not always been supportive of this goal. I began my first book when I was 12. I… Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/10/2015 Contact: Allison Lewis, 937-245-0009, allisonmlewisauthor@gmail.com Disability advocate writes fairy-tale to spread a message of self-acceptance to young people with disabilities. Disability advocate, Allison Lewis, published a fairy-tale featuring a princess with a disability to help spread a message of self-acceptance to young girls with disabilities. Urbana, Illinois – Disability advocate, Allison Lewis, has self-published a… Read More

Hello Friends, I hope you are having a wonderful day. I am beyond excited to announce that the paperback edition Just the Way You Are is finally available for pre-order. Want to ensure you receive a copy by 11/10/2015? Pre-order a copy today through Amazon. Check it out here http://www.amazon.com/Just-Way-You-Allison-Lewis/dp/0692559558/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446826451&sr=1-2&keywords=just+the+way+you+are&refinements=p_n_publication_date:1250226011. Prefer ebooks? Get your ebook copy of Just the Way… Read More

  Hey Friends, Today I thought I would blog about why I wrote Just the Way You Are.  It’s a story that was on my heart for a time and I think that there is a specific reason for that.  Almost every little girl loves Disney Princesses.  They are so beloved that they are featured in not only movies but… Read More