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About Chuck Hawley

Author | Speaker | Mental Health Advocate | Children's Book Creator

Chuck Hawley is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and mental health advocate whose work has touched the lives of thousands. Best known for rescuing a kitten glued to a road — Sticky the Kitty — Chuck turned that viral moment into a career of storytelling, healing, and kindness. His books, speaking events, and advocacy work focus on empathy, mental health, and the power of second chances.

Chuck’s work includes the beloved Sticky the Kitty children's book series, multiple other children's titles, and two adult books: Cats Find You, a heartfelt collection of real-life cat rescue stories, and his 2025 memoir Stupid Cat, a raw and hopeful story of grief, depression, and recovery.

Quick Facts

  • 📍 Based in Oregon, USA
  • 📚 Author of 15+ children's books and two adult books (Cats Find You and Stupid Cat)
  • 🐾 Rescued Sticky the Kitty in 2018 — story went viral worldwide
  • 🎤 Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Father of 5, Grandfather of 3
  • 🌐 www.stickythekitty.com

Featured Work

Children’s Books

  • The Sticky the Kitty Series — 7 books (soon to be 8) focused on kindness, empathy, and understanding feelings:
  • A Sticky Situation (also available in Spanish & Japanese)
  • Sadie Comes to Town
  • Daphne Comes to Town
  • A Very Sticky Christmas
  • Perfect Just How You Are
  • We Don't Say Goodbye
  • 'Twas The Night Before Christmas - A Sticky Tale

Other Children's Books

  • Rise and Shine
  • You Can Be Anything
  • I've Lost My Pants
  • As Things Should Be
  • Laila Brave and How She CRUSHED the Maybes
  • Kuku, What If?

Themes: Kindness, Empathy, Mental Health, Asking for Help, Friendship, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Confidence

Adult Books

  • Cats Find You: A collection of real-life, uplifting, and emotional stories about how cats — and sometimes the worst circumstances — help us find our purpose.
  • Stupid Cat (2025): A powerful, honest memoir about grief, depression, and healing — told through the bond between a man and his cat.

Popular Topics & Talking Points

  • How a viral kitten rescue changed Chuck’s life
  • Using children's books to teach empathy and emotional health
  • How cats find us when we need them the most (Cats Find You)
  • Turning grief into healing (Stupid Cat)
  • Mental health, depression, and suicide awareness
  • The journey from facility manager to full-time writer
  • The real Sticky the Kitty’s impact on thousands
  • Starting over at 54: How Chuck reinvented his career

Media Coverage

Chuck's story has been featured by:

  • The Dodo
  • People Magazine
  • CNN
  • Good Morning America
  • Numerous local and national news outlets
  • Podcasts and mental health platforms

Contact

🌐 www.stickythekitty.com
📱 Facebook | Instagram

Downloadable Media Kit