Ava Perlin, published author and senior at Garrison Forest, spoke to the sophomore class about the importance of being inclusive.
Advocacy, inclusion, and kindness are the three most important values, and we siblings are often thei best advicates.
- Ava Perlin
Ava has always been passionate about disability inclusion. Inspired by her younger sister Millie, who has Down Syndrome, she published a children’s book about her experience having a sibling with a disability. One in a Millieon helps siblings understand and embrace their feelings while standing proudly by their sibling’s side. She is passionate about making the world more accessible, inclusive, and kind, and she hopes to inspire others to take small steps toward inclusion in their own communities.
WBAL TV aired a story on Ava. Click here to watch the video. Those who have read the book say, "One in a Millieon is a stunning debut that left me deeply moved and full of hope. Written by a 17-year-old with wisdom far beyond her years" and "I was inspire by the author’s emotional maturity and powerful storytelling."
Ava talked with Maryvale students about her book, the journey in creating it, and about Millie.
