Local student creates children’s book, raises special needs awareness

SAVANNAH, Tenn. — One local student draws for a cause.

Anna Meadows is a graphic designer and illustrator from Savannah.

She will soon graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Union University.

Meadows pursued children’s book illustration as part of her drawing minor and created a book to introduce special needs students to other children.

The book, Xander’s Zoo, is based on a real nonverbal autistic child named Xander who communicates acceptance and inclusiveness through the love of his animals.

From an early age, Meadows was raised to support those who are misunderstood.

“My mom is a special needs teacher and so I’ve been working with her on this book. I have an intense love for special needs children and I think it’s very important that you should stand up for each other,” said Meadows.

The 20 page paperback is curated for pre-k students and is available here.

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