Just Like Me: From Stories to Safe Homes

Every book builds a bridge. Every bridge leads home.

Hi, I'm Salima. I'm a mom of twins on the autism spectrum, a published author, and the founder of the Just Like Me series. I created this mission because families like mine deserve more than diagnosis codes—we deserve safety, dignity, and stories where our children shine.

This campaign does two powerful things:
✅ Print inclusive children’s books that center neurodivergent, Black, and disabled children
✅ Raise funds to build our first sensory-safe home for a family like ours

Your donation prints books AND lays bricks. It’s not just awareness—it’s action.

Our Books Are Our Voice

We use our lived experience to publish books like:
- Potty Party! (for autistic toddlers)
- Autism, Epilepsy & Me (a family’s real-life view of seizures and sensory needs)
- Mommy’s New Wig (exploring illness with joy and truth)

Each book is $13 to print and ship, and includes QR-read-along audio for accessibility.

Our Homes Are Their Peace

We're raising $130,000 by August 13 (our twins’ birthday 🎉) to build the first of many autism-centered, sensory-safe homes through the Alani Jacob Foundation.

This isn’t a dream. It’s already in motion. And we want you to be part of the blueprint.

Donation Tiers: What Your Gift Builds

$13 – Prints and ships a book to a child. (Honors 8/13 birthday 🥳)
$81.30 – Class set for a Title I classroom
$250 – Book + sensory toy + parent guide for a family in need
$1,000 – Sensory bedroom starter kit for one child
$5,000 – Land deposit toward our first build
$10,000 – Fully funds one bedroom in our first sensory-safe home

Matching Challenge

Every donation is matched up to $20,000 by a generous donor. Double your impact today.

What Families Are Saying

“This is the first time my non-speaking son saw himself as a hero.” – Mom, New York

“My daughter brings her book to school every day. It helps her feel safe.” – Parent, Maryland

Where Your Money Goes

Purpose	% of Funds
Book Printing & Shipping	25%
Sensory Tools & Toys	10%
School/Family Outreach	15%
Home Construction Fund	40%
Admin & Ops	10%

Call to Action

Donate now to help us build a world where all children are seen, safe, and supported.
Your gift today prints books, shares stories, and builds the first safe home for families like ours.

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