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Hello all:

I hope this day finds everyone doing well and enjoying the weekend!

My name is Deborah Decker and I'm the ASA Chapter Leader for the Central Oklahoma chapter. My husband, Steve, has written and illustrated a children's book about autism that was just published. It turned out beautifully and we're so excited! If you would like to take a look at some of the artwork in it, just go to our website at www.zacktheprairiedog.com and click on the 1st video link. Also, be sure to click on the link titled "Our Family's Journey" to see a video about our boys.

We need your help in getting this story out to the public! We are extending an offer for all ASA chapters to purchase this book to use as a fund-raiser. The book retails for $19.99 but we are happy to sell the book to any chapter at a discounted rate of $14.99. We'll even provide free standard shipping! This would give your chapter a $5.00 profit per book. This book will make a wonderful Christmas gift, not only for kids with autism, but also for all those family members, teachers and friends around us, who just don't "get it." It explains autism in a very easy way to understand. The main character, who has autism, is a hero at the end of the book; not in spite of his differences, but because he is different! There is no other book like this on the market. To order on the website, enter promotion code "Friends123" and the discount will be applied. Steve's book was just featured in the ASA-Net newsletter that came out on Dec. 4th.

Here is the press release for the book:

"One small dachshund…

One prairie dog with autism…

Two unlikely heroes.

Don't miss the exciting new children's book by author and illustrator, S. Decker! Zack the Prairie Dog is a heart-warming and inspirational book that is sub-titled, "A prairie tale to promote autism awareness and the acceptance of differences, both in yourself and in others." A prairie dog with autism and a storm-weary dachshund meet on the prairie after being rejected by their own kind. They see in each other the things they have in common, rather than their differences, and through their friendship, become heroes.

This seemingly simple tale has many layers to discover and will grow with your child. It explains autism in a way that is easy for children to understand. The book contains messages about autism awareness, prejudgment, accepting differences in self and others, overcoming fear and the power of faith and friendship. This is a hard-cover book that contains 112 pages and is filled with gorgeous illustrations. The purchase of this book also includes a code to receive a free, downloadable audio version of the book.

Mr. Decker and his wife, Deborah, are the proud parents of two wonderful little boys, (age 6) and (age 5), both of whom have autism. Over the years, he learned that his sons preferred books with poetry to simple prose. The author wrote this book entirely in rhyming verse for the benefit of children with special needs and for the enjoyment of all. His book began as a story for his children. However, it evolved into a passion to inspire all kids with special needs and to change the world’s perception of them. Mr. Decker hopes that his book will help others to see that everyone has differences that should be embraced." (End)

If you need additional information, feel free to write back, or you can call us at 405/310-4229. Thanks so much to all of you for the hard work you do! Steve wrote this book for all of your families, as well as our own. We're all experiencing similar trials and hardships, but we keep on fighting for our kids.........every day! Take care!Deborah Decker

President, ASA - Central Oklahoma ChapterProud wife of Steve - age 6 - autism - age 5 - autism