About the Author

Melissa DiVietri is a uniquely abled author, abstract artist, advocate, and speaker who has navigated life with a physical disability since birth. She uses a wheelchair, scooter, and forearm crutches to move through the world, but she has never allowed mobility limitations to define her purpose.

Through her books, artwork, advocacy, and public speaking, Melissa creates conversations around accessibility, disability etiquette, service animal awareness, self-love, and inclusion. Her work is rooted in lived experience and a deep belief that education can create more welcoming spaces for everyone.

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For Barnes & Noble Store Managers & Booksellers

Thank you for considering these titles for your shelves, author events, Story time programming, or local community outreach.

Melissa is currently seeking opportunities for:

  • Shelf placement
  • Signed stock
  • Author signings
  • Children’s Story time events
  • Disability awareness programming
  • Service animal education events
  • Local author features
  • Community inclusion tables

If your store is open to ordering titles, hosting an event, or coordinating a future visit, please reach out.

Article Link: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/michigan-based-ability-advocate-author-donates-books-to-chicago-hospitals/3925116/?_osource=db_npd_nbc_wmaq_eml_shr

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local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled
local author melissa divietri uniquely abled

Contact

For Barnes & Noble author signing requests, shelf placement inquiries, or event coordination, please contact:

Email: hello@melissadivietri.com

Events: www.melissadivietri.com/events

Socials: All platforms @melissadivietri (Youtube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitch, Twitter, Threads, Shopify, Etsy)