Design Your World follows the story of Serena, a child who wishes to make more choices in her life but struggles to find elements she can control. Yet, as she watches her grandmother design and care for her home, Serena begins to see the unique freedom of creating her own spaces. With newfound inspiration, she sets out to design her very own room, a space where she has choice. Join Serena as she goes on a journey of self-discovery as she learns the power of design. This heartwarming children's book is a reminder that we all have the ability to design our own lives, and that even the smallest choices can make a big difference. Maria VanDeman is a licensed interior designer, sales manager for OFS, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Maria resides in Miami, Florida, with her husband, Nathan, and two children, Harper and Brooks. Doug Shapiro is host of the podcast and media network Imagine a Place. Imagine a Place exists to help elevate the power of design and place in our life. He and his wife, Kim, have three children and live in the St. Louis area.