COMING SOON!
A Story about Celebrating How Every Brain Works in Its Own Way
In Miss Bloom’s lively classroom, every student thinks, learns, and creates in their own unique way. Some spin. Some sort. Some build forts or dream of outer space. And when big feelings bubble up, they learn how to listen, support, and care for one another.
Minds of All Kinds is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates neurodiversity, empathy, and the beauty of being yourself. It reminds us that when we embrace how each brain works, we create something even more powerful than any classroom project—a place of kindness and belonging.
Meet the Characters
Miss Bloom
Miss Bloom is a teacher who leads with heart. She is kind, caring, and patient. She believes every child learns in their own unique way and fills her classroom with encouragement, creativity, joy, and understanding. Her gentle guidance helps students grow in confidence and compassion, leaving a lasting impression that reaches far beyond the classroom.
Jazzy
Jazzy is lively and full of spirit. She’s often dancing, humming, or twirling to her own tune. Even when it looks like she’s not paying attention, her movement actually helps her stay focused and calm. Her joyful energy makes her a great friend. She’s always the first to cheer someone up or turn an ordinary moment into something fun.
Leo
Leo is super smart and curious, especially about animals! He loves to keep things neat and organized. His senses work in overdrive so he notices every sound, light, smell, and texture around him. Sometimes it can feel like too much, so he needs a break to recharge. Leo’s learning new ways to calm his body and discovering what helps him feel his best.
Noelle
Noelle is a kind and observant girl who loves to take in everything happening around her. Her headphones help keep sounds at a comfortable level so she can enjoy being near the action. Noelle uses an AAC tablet to communicate with her classmates and share her thoughts. She also loves having her own cozy space where she can feel calm and safe.
Molly
Molly sees the world in colors and shapes! She loves to draw, paint, and create anything she can imagine. Reading can be tricky for her because the letters often switch places and jumble together. Pictures help her understand stories best, which is why she loves expressing herself through art.
Sam
Sam’s head is always in the stars! He loves learning about planets, moons, and galaxies far, far away. Focusing in class can be tricky sometimes, but when the topic is outer space, he’s all in. You might catch him drawing spaceships or imagining his next big mission.
Meet the Author
Kaitlyn Hokana Nelson
Kaitlyn is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, mom of neurodivergent kiddos, late-diagnosed ADHDer, marketing creative, and now a debut children's book author.
Through parenting, lived experience, and connecting with others in the community, she has learned about the many ways brains can work and how powerful it is when kids (and grown-ups) feel seen, understood, and supported.
That’s what inspired her to write Minds of All Kinds.
She believes stories have the power to spark empathy, build understanding, and remind us that every brain is worth celebrating.
Kaitlyn lives in Minnesota with her amazing husband, two entertaining kids, and her cuddly dogs. She's actively involved with See Me Neurodiverse, a nonprofit that supports neurodiverse individuals and families in Minnesota. You should check them out!
Why This Story
When I began searching for books about neurodiversity to share with our local school district, I noticed something: many of them focused on one specific neurodivergence, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, etc. But so many kids have more than one diagnosis, and I wanted to create something that reflected that reality.
I also found that a lot of books focus on explaining why a neurodivergent child might act a certain way. My vision is different. I want to tell a story that feels like a regular day in the classroom—because it is. Neurodivergent kids are already part of everyday life.
This book is about showing, not just telling, what inclusion looks like. It’s not only about helping neurotypical kids understand their peers, but also about giving them examples of how to respond, support, and celebrate differences.
If children see acceptance modeled in their stories, they can carry that into their real lives. And if we make acceptance the norm in their imaginations, we can make it the norm in our communities.
That’s why I wrote this book—to celebrate Minds of All Kinds.