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Pick Your Head Up, Beautiful is an affirmation book for children who are "differently abled," to empower, encourage, and reassure them that they can do ANYTHING they set their mind to.
Author Shaneika Janae compellingly states: "Labels can never define you. Always know that you are beautifully diverse and equally valued."
After just six months old, Author Shaneika Janae learned that her then only child would have challenges that would identify her as "differently-abled."
Test after test confirmed continual delays in little Khloie's growth and development. As a result, she was diagnosed with Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cerebral
Palsy, Hypotonia, a seizure disorder, and other diagnoses. In addition to all of this, Khloie was then placed on a feeding tube for meals and medications.
On Sunday, November 14th, 2021, Khloie Janae peacefully passed away at home with her mother and younger sister, at just 9 years old.
The author states: 'Pick Your Head Up, Beautiful is inspired by my two daughters, Khloie Janae, nine years old, and Khyla Janae, who was four years old at the time of this publication. As a mother of two young girls - one with various medical diagnosis and labeled as having "special needs", and the younger who struggled with low self-esteem, it is my responsibility to constantly remind them of how beautiful they are and to reassure them that they can do everything they set their minds to. I pray that this book does that for not just my children, but also parents of differently-abled children, and children who are differently-abled."
About the author
Shaneika Janae is a well-rounded advocate for special needs children and their families, working as a funeral director apprentice in Milwaukee, WI. She established her nonprofit organization and LLC in honor of her beloved 9-year-old daughter Khloie Janae. Khloie Janae was diagnosed with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, optic nerve atrophy, low muscle tone as well as a handful of other diagnoses. At the tender age of 3 months old. Khloie Janae was called home to her eternal resting place November 14th, 2021. Shortly after her passing Shaneika established a nonprofit organization to give back to the community and aide families with children who were diagnosed with special needs with hopes of providing overall support and activities supported by some of the most compassionate, loving, GOD fearing individuals in Wisconsin. For more information about the author and her philanthropic work, visit: https://www.khloiejanaesctkfund.org/
