The TSA official was exasperated.

As Caroline Caudron’s parents struggled to clear the security checkpoint with their nine-year-old daughter Vivienne, the official could not have been less helpful. Frustrated because it required extra maneuvering given that Vivienne is in a wheelchair, this experience served as another source of inspiration for the young author’s first work, Super Sibling Guidebook.

Caroline, an ILS senior who is also captain of the sailing team, applied the skills she learned through her Graphic Design class—Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, to craft the book.

“We found a book-binder in Hialeah who made us a few copies,” she explained.

After purchasing an ISBN number, Caroline is in the process of selling a book meant to help young persons like her cope with having a disabled sibling.

When Caroline was just eight, and her younger sister Natalie, a sophomore at ILS, was six, Vivienne came into the world like any other baby. The joy which often accompanies these moments was soon overshadowed when six weeks later, Vivienne developed seizures.

Diagnosed with CDKL5, a genetic disorder, Vivienne’s seizures have been regulated thanks to medication.

Caroline has a clear objective for writing the book.

“I want the disabled and their siblings to feel seen,” she said without hesitation.

For Caroline, Vivienne is more that seen, she is heard. Even though Vivienne has physical limitations, she gets her sisters’ attention with special sounds she enunciates just for them.

One of Caroline’s fondest memories of Vivienne occurred when she was trying to teach her how to improve her grip.

“She had been holding my hand so she could work on her strength when I turned away from her and so to get my attention, she pulled my hair,” Caroline recalled with a smile.

Today, Vivienne enjoys reading, sea creatures, and the music of Bad Bunny.

“Her favorite song is “Titi me Pregunto,” said Caroline with a laugh.

What used to upset Caroline when she was eight as she grappled to accept all the attention her parents now had to shower on her baby sister, turned from resentment into empathy not only for Vivienne but for her parents as well.

To unwind, Caroline sails.

“Sailing gets my mind off school. When I practice hard enough, I get to see improvements on the same day,” she said.

Caroline came to ILS from American Heritage after her mom learned of the school’s academic excellence and college admissions profile. It was not a difficult admission’s process as Caroline scored high on the entrance exam.

For now, Caroline is focused on marketing her book through Amazon, social media, and a personal website.

In the meantime, she enjoys spending time with Vivienne.