Pia Pistachio Gets a Job by Pastiche Graham is a heartwarming children's book about an imaginative, determined autistic girl navigating her very first job. Wearing her pink tutu and purple bow, Pia takes on the challenge of working at Bibo's Popper Popcorn-a dream job filled with sensory overload, unexpected changes, and a surprising twist. Inspired by the author's journey as an autistic adult, this empowering story celebrates neurodiversity, inclusion, resilience, and the joy of seeing the world from a different perspective. Perfect for parents, educators, and young readers, this story encourages empathy, self-acceptance, and the importance of embracing differences. Ideal for fans of social-emotional learning, disability representation, and uplifting picture books that help children understand autism.
Inspired by author Pastiche Graham's journey as an autistic adult, Pia Pistachio Gets a Job is a joyful, empowering story that celebrates neurodiversity and the power of seeing the world from a different perspective.
Pastiche Graham is an autism advocate, inspirational speaker, and the author of the soon-to-be-released children's illustrated book, Pia Pistachio Gets a Job.As an autistic adult, Pastiche draws from her journey to give voice to the girls who whisper-those often overlooked or misunderstood in the world of autism. Her mission is to empower autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion, especially with neurodivergent girls who camouflage their struggles just to fit in. She was nationally featured on Undercover Boss, Season 11, Episode 4 on CBS with CEO Linda Chadwick of Rita's Italian Ice, and has helped create Rita's groundbreaking diversity initiative training program.Whether through her powerful storytelling or dynamic presentations, Pastiche challenges stereotypes and inspires inclusion. Her work resonates not only with children but also with families, educators, and community leaders seeking to understand and amplify the voices of autistic individuals.Pastiche Graham is helping the world see-and hear-those who've been too often left in the background. She's not just advocating. She's rewriting the narrative.
June Hardee is a visual storyteller with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, where she not only honed her craft but also discovered her calling. A gifted communicator and visual thinker, June brings a unique blend of artistic passion and spiritual purpose to everything she touches.With a background rooted in visual arts and storytelling, June seamlessly weaves creativity with conviction. Whether she's designing meaningful experiences, speaking life into discouraged hearts, or helping others with their crafts, June shows up with authenticity, depth, and vision. Her journey is marked by resilience, a caring heart, and an unwavering commitment to transforming broken places into beautiful ones.June's message is clear: creativity is not just an expression-it's a way of life. And she's on a mission to help others find their voice, embrace their identity, and live with fearless purpose.When she's not creating, leading, or encouraging others, June enjoys connecting with fellow artists, honing her craft, and helping individuals with disabilities discover their purpose.
