Local Author Danny Jordan Redefines Superheroes with 'The Capables' Book Series

The Genesis of 'The Capables'

• 💡 The children's book series 'The Capables' was inspired by author Danny Jordan's daughter, Emerson, who was born with an upper limb difference.
• 🎯 Jordan's initial goal was to prepare the world for his daughter and make it a kinder place regarding disability.
• 🚀 The first book, 'Ray's First Day,' features a girl with a limb difference navigating the universal fear of starting school.

Expanding the Superhero Universe

• 🌟 'The Capables' features a group of child superheroes whose powers are activated through empowerment.
• 📚 The series aims to represent every disability, allowing children to see themselves as heroes.
• 🧩 The second book, 'Lex Leads the Way,' highlights a superhero with dyslexia and the power of representation.

Upcoming Adventures and Mission

• 📈 The third book, 'Max Makes the Play,' will feature a superhero living with Down syndrome and strabismus, exploring themes of people-pleasing and self-pride.
• 💰 Similar to previous installments, the third book is being crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign.
• ✨ Jordan's mission is to help every child embrace what makes them unique, recognizing it as their superpower.

Personal Impact and Future Vision

• 💖 Danny shares the emotional journey of writing about his daughter, finding validation when she embraced her story and wanted to be known as Ray.
• 🗣️ A fourth book is already in development, featuring a character on the autism spectrum.
• 🚀 The author hopes to see the series expand into animation and secure a traditional publisher.