Created to Do Great Things

About this book

Every child was created with purpose-even when learning feels hard. Every child has a story that matters.Created to Do Great Things: A Story of Faith and Dyslexia is an inspiring and beautifully illustrated children's picture book that celebrates perseverance, faith, resilience, and the unique gifts within every child. Perfect for children ages 7-10, this uplifting story helps young readers understand dyslexia, embrace learning differences, and discover that challenges do not define their future-they prepare them for the great things they were created to do.Meet Jewels, a joyful, creative little girl from Louisiana who loves singing, dreaming, and imagining big possibilities. But when she begins reading, the letters seem to dance across the page. Words become jumbled, reading feels impossible, and she begins to wonder if she is smart enough. With the unwavering love of her family, a strong faith in God, and the courage to keep trying, Jewels learns that perseverance is stronger than fear-and that God created her for something extraordinary.Inspired by the true story of award-winning nonprofit leader and storyteller, Tige Charity, Jewels' journey continues beyond childhood as she graduates from college, discovers her purpose, and answers God's call to help children in foster care find their own voices through storytelling and filmmaking. Through compassion, courage, and servant leadership, she learns that true success isn't measured by personal achievement alone, but by helping others discover their own greatness. Along the way, readers learn that dyslexia is not a weakness but a different way of learning-and that every child has unique strengths waiting to shine.More than a children's book about dyslexia, Created to Do Great Things is a story about purpose, courage, servant leadership, confidence, kindness, literacy, and using your gifts to make a difference in others' lives. It encourages meaningful conversations about neurodiversity, self-esteem, perseverance, growth mindset, empathy, faith, and believing in yourself. Whether read at home, in the classroom, at church, or in the library, this empowering story reminds children that they are wonderfully made, that their voices matter, and that they have the ability to positively impact the world.Ideal for parents, teachers, librarians, school counselors, literacy specialists, homeschool families, foster care agencies, faith-based organizations, and anyone supporting struggling or reluctant readers, this inspirational picture book is a valuable resource for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, dyslexia awareness, literacy instruction, leadership development, and classroom discussions about resilience, inclusion, and purpose.Perfect for fans of inspirational children's books, books about dyslexia, neurodiversity, perseverance, self-esteem, confidence, purpose, growth mindset, and stories that inspire children to overcome challenges, Created to Do Great Things is a heartfelt reminder that every child has unique gifts, every child has a meaningful purpose, every child's story matters, and every child was created to do great things.Because every child deserves to know two life-changing truths: They were created to do great things. and their story matters!