SEL Children’s Book Series

The Wild Monkey Brothers: Milo and Jax’s Everyday Adventure

A story that helps children feel seen — and helps adults lead with empathy.

At Youth Way International, our work centers youth voice, trauma-informed care, and human-centered systems. My children’s book, The Wild Monkey Brothers: Milo and Jax’s Everyday Adventure, is a natural extension of that mission — turning big concepts like neurodiversity, empathy, and emotional regulation into a story kids can understand and adults can use.

About the book:

Meet Milo and Jax — two monkey brothers who experience the world differently. Milo prefers a slower, quieter pace, while Jax is always on the move. Through everyday moments, loving support, and small adjustments, they learn how to navigate challenges together.

This book is designed to spark meaningful conversations that remind children:
differences don’t divide us — they make us wonderfully unique.

Social Emotional Series

Why this matters for schools, providers, and youth-serving organizations

Stories create “shared language.” This book supports the same outcomes we aim for in training and consultation, including:

  • Social-emotional learning (SEL) and emotional vocabulary

  • Empathy-building and perspective-taking

  • Neurodiversity-affirming conversations (including ADHD)

  • Family and sibling dynamics that normalize differences with compassion

Who it’s for

Perfect for:

  • Parents, caregivers, and families

  • Classrooms and school counselors

  • Youth programs, mentoring programs, and community organizations

  • Therapists, peer teams, and family support staff

Order on Amazon

If you’d like to purchase a copy, please order on Amazon here: