Acceptance. Diversity. Inclusion.

Award Winning and Best Selling Author

An internationally renowned speaker and corporate brand strategist, Cheryl Kilodavis speaks at schools worldwide, as well as corporations, government groups, universities, and parenting organizations, providing thought-provoking perspectives and relevant tools for change.Book Cheryl

The Acceptance Blog

There is a need in our country and our world to hear from the positive voices of 'Acceptance Champions', those who are doing something, saying something, and making changes by bringing positive perspectives to negative situations. These champions are saving lives right now.Follow Cheryl's Blog

The Acceptance Curriculum

  • Real life, age appropriate digestible content
  • Alignment with Common Core Standards
  • Templates for fostering actionable conversations of acceptance
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Speaking About Acceptance

Recipient of a Harvey Milk Diversity Equality Award and named one of eHow’s Shift Top 100 Women, Cheryl has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the London Times, People Magazine, Parenting and on the Today Show, NPR, Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil and more.Cheryl's Workshops

My Princess Boy

Best seller My Princess Boy is a nonfiction picture book about a 4-year-old boy who happily expresses his authentic self by enjoying "traditional girl" things like jewelry, sparkles or anything pink. The book has started a worldwide dialogue about unconditional friendship and teaches children — and adults — how to accept children for who they are and how they wish to look.Buy The Book

Picture Book

Picture Book

Acceptance Curriculum

Acceptance Curriculum

Smartphone Apps

Smartphone Apps

Keynote / Workshops

Keynote / Workshops

Media Coverage

Media Coverage

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    The Acceptance Curriculum

    Curriculum

    The Acceptance Curriculum is designed for primary grades (preK-5th).

    It offers a yearlong workshop-type curriculum that includes unit objectives to teach the overall community, and reach acceptance of those who are, feel or express themselves differently.

    It is packed with youth and teacher tested activities, lessons, social interaction exercises, practical teaching tips, and descriptions of recommended acceptance continuum sequencing.

    The Acceptance Curriculum reflects established approaches supporting state-of-the-art teaching practices and aligns unit lessons with appropriate common core curriculum standards.

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    Testimonials

    I encourage people to get this book. It's a really great book.”
    RON AND DON SHOW
    You're a very interesting family...that you have so much support from your husband and your father and your older son. It's a great thing. I congratulate you."
    JOY BEHAR
    I actually love this book…This is an age appropriate way to communicate the message of acceptance. I fully support you supporting your son.”
    DR. PHIL
    An incredible family from Seattle.”
    MARGARET LARSON
    Dyson, you just make me feel happy. I look at you and I smile. My Princess Boy is great message of tolerance and acceptance and if there was more of this, we would have no wars.”
    SHARON OSBOURNE
    Cheryl, I would call you my expert having lived through this.”
    DR. DREW
    What an unbelievable inspiration! This kid - and his family - are AMAZING!"
    PEREZ HILTON