My Special Cupcake

About the Book

When you think of a cupcake, what comes to mind?
Is it the icing, the taste, or how it’s designed?
My special cupcake stands out from the rest.
It’s made with ingredients that were put to the test.
It arrives at each party in a clear pastry box.
Get ready to see a cupcake that rocks!

For kids who have allergies or special dietary needs, birthday parties can sometimes be difficult. Often these kids have to bring their own desserts along with them. But this can be more than just different--it can be special! As the invitations come pouring in, each party presents an opportunity for a newly designed special cupcake. When it arrives at the party in a clear pastry box, made with unique ingredients, and is placed at the center of the table for everyone to see, it’s the cupcake that everyone wants!

In this children’s tale, a child with food allergies gets invited to birthday parties and has specially designed cupcakes delivered that everyone wants to try.

About the Author

Julie Lyn Klingel is pursuing her passion for writing stories that encourage children to see the world through a new lens. She graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Communication and earned a graduate-level elementary teacher certification from Rider University. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Jim and her sons, Spencer and Tanner.

Illustrator Nicole Rosano is a high school student with passions for both literature and art. This is her first illustrated children’s book. She lives in New Jersey with her parents and three siblings.