An Evening with Ditzabled Princess Jewel Kats

An adult friendly interview-style discussion with Jewel will be held where she will speak candidly about her life as a “DitzAbled Princess.” Jewel is the author of the comic strip titled “DitzAbled Princess,” which is based on her own life as a diva who considers her disability her fortune. Jewel’s web comic has become a revolutionary online phenomenon and has over 700,000 fan views. Copies of her comical diary will be available for purchase and signing.

Jewel Kats, 34, is an award-winning writer. She’s also one tough cookie! At the age of 9, Jewel endured a car accident. She spent weeks in the Hospital for Sick Children recovering. She has had eight leg surgeries and walks with a hot-pink crutch. Nothing has stopped her from fulfilling her dreams and she is sharing her story with the world. Kats is the author of seven books for Loving Healing Press, including her Mom’s Choice Award winners: “Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair” and “The Princess and the Ruby: An Autism Fairy Tale.” She is the writer and real-life character behind “DitzAbled Princess” web comic strip, nominee for the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, former intern for Entertainment Tonight Canada, former teen-advice columnist and was filmed in a documentary for the Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) Network. Kats resides in Toronto, Canada.
Admission fees apply, which includes admission to the Museum of disABILITY History. Refreshments will be provided. To learn more about Jewel Kats, visit www.jewelkats.com and www.ditzabledprincess.com. For more information or to RSVP, call 716-629-3623.