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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020 Contemporary
fiction fans will find it hard to put down The Silence Between Us-a
YA novel that doesn't shy away from real-life issues including the
challenges faced by those in the Deaf culture, relationship
struggles, communication problems, and complicated families. Deaf
teen Maya moves across the country and must attend a hearing school
for the first time. As if that wasn't hard enough, she also has to
adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. As Maya
looks past graduation and focuses on her future dreams, nothing,
not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause
her to question her own self worth. The Silence Between Us:
Features a Deaf protagonist and an #OwnVoices perspective on Deaf
and Hard of Hearing culture Is a clean YA romance by Wattpad
sensation Alison Gervais Is perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and
CeCe Bell Includes an interview with the author and a commentary on
cochlear implants by Alison "The Silence Between Us is eminently
un-put-down-able." (NPR) "Gervais deftly renders both the nuanced,
everyday realities of life with disability and Maya's fierce pride
in her Deafness, delivering a vibrant story that will resonate with
Deaf and hearing audiences alike." - Booklist "A solid addition to
middle/high school fiction that allows for deep discussion about
stereotypes concerning disabilities." School Library Journal "This
is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she
navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of
representation by a Deaf character was really beautifully done.
Highly recommend for people looking for a sweet, engaging, and
educational romantic read." (YA and Kids Book Central)
Throughout my life I have been told directly and indirectly that
dyslexia is found in particular people... [In fact] dyslexia can be
found in someone like me. It isn't just 'okay' but something to be
proud of. This book has been written because I want people to know
that dyslexia can be found in people of every colour, creed, or
circumstance. In this book, rising star entrepreneur Onyinye
Udokporo shares her story of growing up dyslexic in a society where
neurodivergence was always presented as a white male issue. Onyinye
discusses her experience of being diagnosed at 11 years old,
starting a business the following year, gaining a scholarship to a
prestigious boarding school and going on to complete two degrees by
the age of 22, while also being honest about the difficulties she
faced throughout including with bullying and anxiety. She shares
the tips she picked up over the years for thriving with dyslexia
and the strategies she used to overcome her difficulties in reading
and writing well, staying organised and speaking with confidence.
Illuminating wider issues of systemic racism in the educational
sector and providing a timely reminder that dyslexia can be found
in any community and culture, this is an empowering story of
surviving and thriving in the face of adversity.
Sometimes your face doesn't show how you are feeling. Pablo wants
to go to his cousin Lorna's house, but his mum sees the expression
on his face and thinks that he doesn't want to go! Pablo is
autistic and he sees the world in a different way. Together with
his friends, the Book Animals, he comes up with a way to let people
know what he is thinking!
A funny and honest portrayal of living with social anxiety, this
timely novel explores the universal themes of growing up and
finding your voice, set in a fast-paced comedy. Ellie Katz is
sabotaging her own party.Sure, it seems extreme, but it's the only
option for her bat mitzvah. Crowds and attention always made her
nervous, and lately they've been making it harder and harder for
Ellie to breathe. The celebration would mean (1) a large crowd, (2)
lots of staring, and (3) distant family listening to her sing in
another language. No thank you!To avoid certain catastrophe, she
hatches a plan with her best friend Zoe to ruin the big day. Cue
the email hacking, DJ takedown, and an all-out food fight!
Everything is falling apart according to plan, until a fight with
Zoe leaves Ellie alone on her path of destruction, facing some
unintended consequences and disappointments. Can she find a way to
right her wrongs, face her fears, and light her candles?
The sensational debut YA of 2016 that everyone will be talking
about. Parker Grant doesn't need perfect vision to see right
through you. That's why she created the Rules: Don't treat her any
differently just because she's blind, and never take advantage.
There will be no second chances. When Scott Kilpatrick, the boy who
broke her heart, suddenly reappears at school, Parker knows there's
only one way to react - shun him so hard it hurts. She has enough
to deal with already, like trying out for the track team, handing
out tough-love advice to her painfully naive classmates, and giving
herself gold stars for every day she hasn't cried since her dad's
death. But avoiding her past quickly proves impossible, and the
more Parker learns about what really happened - both with Scott,
and her dad - the more she starts to question if things are always
as they seem. Exhilarating and real, 'Not if I See You First' will
change the way you see things forever.
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Helen Keller
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Sam Rudd
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Hear Me
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The start of a swoony, high-energy duology that Emily Lloyd-Jones,
author of The Bone Houses, calls "reminiscent of classic fairytales
yet brimming with a charm all its own." "A world of glimmering fae
that sparkles with mystery, adventure, and enchantment." --Andrew
Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed
with Us Iselia "Seelie" Graygrove looks just like her twin,
Isolde...but as an autistic changeling left in the human world by
the fae as an infant, she has always known she is different.
Seelie's unpredictable magic makes it hard for her to fit in--and
draws her and Isolde into the hunt for a fabled treasure. In a
heist gone wrong, the sisters make some unexpected allies and find
themselves unraveling a mystery that has its roots in the history
of humans and fae alike. Both sisters soon discover that the
secrets of the faeries may be more valuable than any pile of gold
and jewels. But can Seelie harness her magic in time to protect her
sister and herself? "Housman's stunning debut is the sort of love
letter only an autistic author could write. Fae canon has been
waiting for this one." --H.E. Edgmon, author of The Witch King
The story offers an explanation of how sensory information is
processed using the analogy of a 'modulator', who living in the
brain has the job of receiving messages from the senses and then
deciding the best thing for the body to do. Once Max gets to know
his modulator and how to work together with him, things start to go
better for him. The workbook format is designed to allow children
to reflect on the story and working together with an adult, get to
know their own 'modulator'. Max and Me is a resource for
therapists, teachers, SENCOs, parents and children.
Book Band: Dark Blue, ideal for ages 9+ A heart-warming adventure
story by award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster, hearing-aid
wearer and author of Harriet Versus the Galaxy, Samantha Baines.
Aneira is a hearing-aid wearer and she is super scared of the dark.
When the moon suddenly goes out one night, Aneira is on a mission
to turn it back on! With the help of her owl friend, she sets off
on a journey to fix the moon and overcome her fear. This powerful
story features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lucy
Rogers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded
stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by
award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine
McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With
engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by
the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is
ideal for home and school. For more information visit
www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a
quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury
Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed
to support them as they start reading independently and while they
continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps
My friend Zack has a disability called autism. But that doesn t
matter to us. We talk about airplanes, build models, and enjoy
hanging out at each other s house. I m glad Zack is my friend "
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Amazing
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A joyful new picture book by the award-winning Steve Antony, creator of the bestselling Please Mr Panda.
A little boy and his pet dragon are the very best of friends. They laugh, they sing, they dance, they snooze. They are both amazing - just like everyone else!
A celebration of friendship and being yourself with a positive message about celebrating diversity. The perfect platform to start conversations about the importance of understanding and acceptance.
Steve Antony is the winner of the Oscar's First Book Prize and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
A powerful picture book about the ocean of feelings inside all of
us. Whether you are mad, sad, scared, or lost in the dark, there's
always hope-a spark of light to lead you back home. A Spark in the
Dark is a book to read aloud, a book to share, and a book to return
to whenever you need it. There is light, and there is dark. But
sometimes the dark creeps up and surrounds you. Still, even in
those deep, dark moments, you can always find a spark of light, if
you look. Because while you need light to find your way through the
dark, you also need dark to see the light. Author-artist Pam Fong's
gentle text and luminous artwork guide readers through the dangers
and marvels of the deep sea with an expressive little fish who must
find its way home. A lush and moving picture book that gives young
readers-and their parents-a way to think about and talk about the
wide ocean of emotions that everyone feels. A Spark in the Dark is
an exceptional choice for social and emotional learning that
belongs on shelves beside Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened, Dan
Santat's After the Fall, and Aliki's Feelings.
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