Happy New Year is an easy-to-read story with minimal illustrations for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities such as Down Syndrome and autism. It is also enjoyable for typical kids, providing exposure to inclusive stories. Jessie is a teen with Down syndrome who loves parties, but she's not sure what all the fuss is about when it comes to New Year's Eve. Between making decorations and baking cookies with a helpful neighbor, Jessie searches for answers. Why is does everyone stay up until midnight? What's the difference between the school year and the calendar year? Will she understand the holiday in time to cheer "Happy New Year"? Come along to the party and find out! This feel-good story is perfect for the holiday season, and for any time someone wants to learn about calendars, dates and holidays. This story is relatable for children, and those with varying intellectual abilities, whether teens or adults. Large print, dyslexia-friendly font, definitions, pictures of different types of calendars, and more thoughtful details make this book incredibly reader-friendly. This book also features a style of bionic reading where certain letters are in bold, aiding in processing for those with dyslexia, ADHD, and processing disorders. Readers will find friends, confidence and enjoyment in this 9th book from the DeCamville Arts Stories collection. More information is available at DeCamvilleArts.com. No AI was used in the writing of this book, nor is it ever used in the writing of any of the books by this author.