Post From Community: Neurodivergent artist from Brown Deer releases first children’s book and advocates for creative careers for people with disabilities

A neurodivergent artist from Brown Deer, Ben Peetz, has released his first children's book, "The Crush," as part of a series featuring characters from his 7/24 Deeds gang, who perform good deeds daily. With support from his mother and a journalist, Ben has self-published the book, aiming to advocate for creative career opportunities for people with disabilities. The project highlights the importance of leveraging the artistic and storytelling talents of neurodivergent individuals.

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