Rachel Worden
About the Author | Founder
Rachel Worden is the founder of Little Dandelion Press, a children's book publishing imprint rooted in accessibility, inclusion, and joyful literacy for all learners.
At the heart of LDP’s mission is a commitment to children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), low vision, developmental delays, and sensory needs—while creating books that are inclusive and enriching for all children.
Rachel’s path to publishing began with her daughter, Moira, who was diagnosed with CVI and a rare genetic condition as a baby. When Rachel realized that most children’s books weren’t made with Moira in mind, she began creating her own—starting with a single CVI-friendly coloring book. That one book sparked a movement, and eventually, an imprint—offering joyful, high-contrast, developmentally supportive resources for children who are so often left out of the story.
Her work is grounded in real-life experience and fueled by love and curiosity. Through high-contrast visuals, simple layouts, and rhythmic text, Rachel’s books are intentionally created to meet children where they are—supporting development, sensory processing, and access to the magic of story.
Outside of her work as a writer, designer, and advocate, Rachel loves painting, spending slow Saturdays with her family, and making Moira giggle with silly songs and spontaneous dance parties.
Some of Rachel's favorite CVI resources:
CVI Scotland - CVI Scotland has a fantastic database of videos to help you learn all about what CVI is, what it is not, how the visual processing centers of the brain work, and how someone with CVI may interpret the world. These videos are designed to teach people from any background the basics about cerebral/cortical visual impairment.
Dr. Christine Roman - This site has a wealth of information from Getting a Diagnosis, 10 Characteristics, CVI Range & Assessment, CVI Services, and more.
Roman on CVI - In addition to the above, Dr Christine Roman has a short 16 video series about CVI available on YouTube. These are short videos for new folks wanting learn high level information to get started.
Perkins School for the Blind - What is CVI?
Perkins School for the Blind - How is CVI Diagnosed? (Perkins now has their own assessment called The Perkins CVI Protocol)
Paths to Literacy - CVI and Literacy
Little Bear Sees - What is Cortical Vision Impairment?
Lighthouse Guild - Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI)
American Printing House for the Blind - What is CVI?
Wonder Baby - Top 8 Misconceptions about CVI
