A mother's love. A child's voice.

My Voice,My Way

A heartfelt picture book inspired by a mother and her son, celebrating love, finding his voice, and growing in his own way.

Cash is a curious little boy whose words sometimes take time. This tender rhyming story is a reminder that a voice does not have to be spoken to matter.

Written by Chelsey Lucas

Kindle Edition November 6, 2026 Pre-order on Kindle

Paperback November 6, 2026 Notify Me

Cover of My Voice, My Way by Chelsey Lucas: a mother with long red curls hugging her smiling son in glasses in a sunny garden.

"My story matters every day. My voice is mine. My voice, my way."

From My Voice, My Way

Meet Cash

Every voice belongs.

Cash loves to play, and he has so much he would like to say. Through gestures, pictures, play and one precious "Mama," he shares his world with the people who love him.

Inspired by a mother and her autistic son, My Voice, My Way celebrates patience, faith and the many ways a child can be heard.

Follow Cash through his day: a sunny morning at home, a hard moment at school, playtime with new friends, his speech helper Mrs. Pam, and a cozy bedtime prayer.

Pointing
Signs
Picture cards
Laughter
Gestures
A few soft words

Cash points out the window while his mama hugs him and smiles. — "Come see what caught my eye today!"

Inside the Book

Take a peek at the pages

Bright, warm illustrations and gentle rhymes made to be read aloud, again and again. Tap any page to read it.

The Song

Sing along with Cash

My Voice, My Way has its own song. Play it in the car, at bedtime, or in the classroom, and save it to your phone so you can listen any time.

Download the song MP3 · 5:44 · Free

On iPhone, the song saves to your Files app under Downloads. On Android, it saves to your Downloads folder and plays in any music app.

A note for grown-ups

Communication is already happening.

Every child communicates in their own time and in their own way. If a child you love does not speak, or speaks only a little, notice what they are already sharing, welcome it, and give it room to grow.

Spoken words are one way to connect. They are not the measure of a child's worth.

From our home to yours.

Five ways to support a child's voice

Give time to answer.Pause patiently. Let the child respond at their own pace.
Welcome every way to communicate.Gestures, signs, pictures, sounds and movement all count. Eye contact is not required.
Offer choices.Two pictures or objects can help a child choose without pressure.
Celebrate small wins.Write down what the child did, tried or shared. Honor effort and connection.
Work with your team.Partner with family, teachers and speech and language specialists.

Try it at home

Start your own Rainbow Notes

In the book, Cash and his mama stick bright notes on the fridge to save his wins: "Cash danced!" "Cash tried!" "Cash said more!" Small notes, big moments.

Who it's for

A book for every child, and the people who love them

Families

For autistic, nonverbal and minimally speaking kids who see themselves in Cash, and for siblings and cousins learning to listen with their eyes and hearts.

Teachers

A gentle read-aloud that helps a whole class understand a classmate who communicates differently.

Speech therapists

Pointing, signs, picture cards and yes/no choices, shown as everyday wins kids can see themselves in.

Libraries and churches

A warm story about belonging, with a bedtime prayer that thanks God for a busy day.

Meet the author

Chelsey Lucas

Mom. Coach. Educator.

Chelsey Lucas is a mom, college volleyball coach and educator in Arizona. She wrote My Voice, My Way for her son, Cashden, who taught her that a voice can be a word, a sign, a point or a smile.

Her work and her parenting are rooted in patience, love and faith. She believes every child deserves to be heard, welcomed and loved exactly as they are.

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