Cody's Crazy Curls

Cody is a fun and energetic boy who loves his crazy curly hair, even if it means eating chicken hair soup. Join Cody and his crazy curls as he realizes that they are a part of who he is and make him happy.
Cody's Crazy Curls encourages kids to embrace their uniqueness. By helping kids embrace the qualities that make them unique, we not only boost their confidence but can also guide them to accept and value the differences they see in others.

About the Author

Andrea Realpe is the author and illustrator of her debut children's book, Cody's Crazy Curls. Her other books include Cody's Crazy Christmas and Pumpkin Finds his Feelings. She was inspired by her own long curly-haired boy to write this story in hopes that it would resonate with other curly-haired kids. She currently lives in Washington state with her high school sweetheart and loving toddler.

Andrea's work has been enjoyed by collectors all over the world. She has been featured on People.com and published on the Parent Resource Book for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Women of Color Journal, The Eyrie Magazine, Red Door Magazine, and The New York Times. She has exhibited her work throughout the country such as Newbury Street, Boston, Chicago, IL, Tallahassee, Florida, and New York.

She enjoys supporting fundraisers such as Sketch for Survival - Explorers Against Extinction, Amy's Art Cart, Children's Hospital New Orleans, Global Conservation Force, and many others.

Andrea Realpe is the author and illustrator of her debut children's book, Cody's Crazy Curls. She is also the author of Cody's Crazy Christmas and Pumpin Finds His Feelings. She was inspired by her own curly-haired boy to write this story in hopes that it would resonate with other curly-haired kids. She lives in Washington state with her high school sweetheart and loving toddler.
 
Andrea Realpe combines her experience as a professional artist and her degree in psychology to author, and illustrate, children's books that inspire empathy, self-acceptance, and emotional awareness.

Andrea's work has been enjoyed by collectors all over the world. She has been featured on People.com and published in the Parent Resource Book for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Women of Color Journal, The Eyrie Magazine, Red Door Magazine, and The New York Times.


When she isn't writing, Andrea loves spending time with her husband and son, practicing yoga, and drinking tea.

Andrea enjoys supporting fundraisers such as Southern Arizona Book Heroes, Hindie's Libraries, Amy's Art Cart Children's Hospital New Orleans, Explorers Against Extinction, Global Conservation Force, and other non-profit organizations.