Rosalie Mastaler

Rosalie loves to tell stories that open windows and doors for younger readers to see a world beyond themselves. She also finds joy when they are able to say, “Hey! They’re just like me!” She advocates for disability visibility by creating entertaining children’s literature and ultimately hopes to help kids understand the meaning of inclusion and friendship.

Rosalie has published a children’s picture book, Hunter’s Tall Tales and also Represent! Vol. 1: 30 true stories of trailblazers, artists, athletes, and adventurers with disabilities. And don’t forget to visit her website where you can find The Ultimate Book List—one of the largest databases of books that feature fictional characters or real people with disabilities. www.RosalieMastaler.com

And now for the obligatory bio stuff. (Thank you for reading this far!) Rosalie is a California native residing in central Texas with her awesome husband and three rambunctious boys. She is on the board for Advocates for Disability Inclusion in Literature. She was awarded Women of the Year by her local assemblyman, was recognized and featured by Erik Weihenmayer for living a “No Barriers” life, is a musician at heart, a debut author, and being crafty and creative are her jam. Most importantly, she strives to be a faithful follower of Christ.