Yes! Fox and Polly had a remarkable friendship which inspired every page of A Place to Belong.

A Place to Belong is written for children ages 4–8, but we hope readers of all ages will enjoy sharing Fox and Polly's story together.

Not at all. While Fox has autism and his experiences helped shape the story, A Place to Belong is about friendship, kindness, and belonging. We hope every child can see a little of themselves in its pages.

The manuscript is complete, and the illustrations are currently being finished. Once the artwork is complete, the book will move into final design, printing, and fulfillment.

We hope so! However, backing the campaign is the best way to guarantee you'll receive a first printing and any campaign-exclusive rewards.

Because that's exactly how it happened. Polly chose Fox, and Fox chose Polly. Their friendship grew naturally over seven wonderful years, reminding our family that some of life's most meaningful connections are also the most unexpected.

We will ship your books together, so it will not increase the shipping price substantially! We won't know for sure how much the shipping will cost until printing due to weight and potential tariffs.

By backing this project, you're helping bring A Place to Belong: The Story of Fox and Polly to life. Your pledge helps cover the costs of illustration, design, printing, and shipping.

That's okay! Creating an account and backing a project only takes a few minutes. Backerkit will guide you through the process, and we're always happy to answer questions if you need help.

Like any printed book, unexpected delays can happen during production or shipping. If they do, we'll keep everyone informed with regular updates. Our goal is to create the best book possible and keep you informed throughout the process.

We asked Fox, who is 11, what he prefers! We recognize that language preferences vary within the autistic community. Some people prefer identity-first language ("autistic person"), while others prefer person-first language ("person with autism"). Both are valid. Because this is Fox's story, we've chosen to use the language he prefers when talking about him.

We are against the use of generative AI in creative works and every piece of our project is human-made. No AI has been utilized in the making of this project!

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