Celeste is a mother and author of Ghanaian descent who has a daughter named Liliana. She is also a student at Howard Community College where she is currently studying to be a nurse. Celeste wrote this book to honor her daughter who was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum dsorder. She hopes to inspire and advocate for children and parents with similar experiences, and to help them feel seen.

BOOKS BY CELESTE

When You Feel

Authors: Katie, Celeste, Abby

Illustrator: Shurjo Mukhi

This little book helps children with BIG feelings.
The playground brings fun—and big feelings, too. In this charming board book written by teen parents, children deal with eight different emotions, from excitement to anger to overstimulation. The colorful collages and encouraging words of When You Feel help toddlers develop tools for managing their own emotional experiences.Includes age-appropriate coping strategies—a wonderful resource to start building resilience at an early age.

ISBN: 978-1-950807-89-5
Age: 1-3
Format: Board Book
Page Count: 24
Coming: Spring 2026

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