Nancy F. Goodfellow
Stories that open hearts and build understanding.
Nancy Goodfellow writes stories that celebrate friendship, empathy, and the beauty of differences. Inspired by her daughter Lily and her years of advocacy, Nancy’s books and essays help children—and adults—see that inclusion begins with kindness.
Her newest novel, SPECIAL, invites readers into the lives of two best friends navigating the challenges of middle school, belonging, and being true to who you are.
SPECIAL
Told from the perspectives of two best friends—one with Down syndrome and one without—Special is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about friendship, belonging, and being true to who you are.
When seventh grade begins, Madison faces loss and the pull to fit in, while Meg wonders if their lifelong bond can survive the changes ahead. Together, they discover that real friendship means never having to change who you are.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Nancy’s personal essays have been featured in several volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul, where her stories of resilience, gratitude, and hope continue to inspire readers.
Features and Articles
Nancy’s work has also appeared in various magazines, newspapers, and newsletters, where she shares her experiences as a mother, advocate, and storyteller. Her writing explores inclusion, empathy, and the everyday experiences of raising a child with a disability.
Stories that open hearts and build understanding.
Nancy Goodfellow writes stories that celebrate friendship, empathy, and the beauty of differences. Inspired by her daughter Lily and her years of advocacy, Nancy’s books and essays help children—and adults—see that inclusion begins with kindness.
Her newest novel, SPECIAL, invites readers into the lives of two best friends navigating the challenges of middle school, belonging, and being true to who you are.
SPECIAL
Told from the perspectives of two best friends—one with Down syndrome and one without—Special is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about friendship, belonging, and being true to who you are.
When seventh grade begins, Madison faces loss and the pull to fit in, while Meg wonders if their lifelong bond can survive the changes ahead. Together, they discover that real friendship means never having to change who you are.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul
Nancy’s personal essays have been featured in several volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul, where her stories of resilience, gratitude, and hope continue to inspire readers.
Features and Articles
Nancy’s work has also appeared in various magazines, newspapers, and newsletters, where she shares her experiences as a mother, advocate, and storyteller. Her writing explores inclusion, empathy, and the everyday experiences of raising a child with a disability.