About the Book Everyone is Special is a heartwarming story about celebrating our differences because everyone is special, no matter how different you are. From a limb difference to different eye color, we are all special. About the Author Aubry Harper is seven years old and wanted to write a story explaining how everyone is special no matter how different you are. She only has fingers on her left hand and wants to show others that no matter how different you are, you can do anything you put your mind to.