My First Soccer Practice Activity Book

Kristen Perkins is a children's book author, mother of three, and the Co-Founder of Inclyousion Sports, an organization dedicated to helping children of all abilities discover confidence, connection, and joy through youth sports.After years of working with families and children in inclusive sports settings, Kristen created this story to help young readers feel seen, supported, and brave enough to try something new. Inspired by her own family's experience with navigating sports, this book is dedicated to her son, whose journey became the inspiration behind the creation of Inclyousion Sports.Through both her stories and her work in the community, Kristen's mission is to help make sports accessible, welcoming, and empowering for every child.

Greg Perkins, M.Ed., is a children's book author and the Co-Founder of Inclyousion Sports.With nearly 20 years of experience working with children of diverse abilities across schools, centers, and community programs, Greg is passionate about helping children feel confident, connected, and valued. Together with his wife Kristen, Greg developed the unique Inclyousion Sports model by combining expertise in physical education, inclusion, and behavioral support to create programs that meet children where they are both socially and physically.Inspired daily by his three children, Greg believes every child deserves the opportunity to feel part of a team, build friendships, and experience the joy of trying something new. Through both his writing and his work with Inclyousion Sports, his mission is to help children develop confidence, social connection, and a lifelong sense of belonging through play and sports.

Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Naira Tangamyan began her artistic journey early, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2005-2009) and an MFA (2009-2011). She specializes in textile arts and tactile illustration, specifically hand-woven cotton yarn tapestries and highly detailed dimensional paper collages.Following her studies, Naira served as a lecturer and art teacher at ASPU from 2011 to 2018. In 2018, she moved to the United States and transitioned into digital illustration. Since then, she has illustrated approximately 50 books and projects for authors nationwide.Naira's work has been published in various international journals and featured in numerous exhibitions, including two solo shows. Her illustrations often draw from the quiet beauty of late-night inspiration to create unique visual narratives. In 2023, she won a federal art competition in Glendale, California, where her work is now featured as public street art.