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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
Sometimes history is made by a dyslexic, mischievous boy who hates
school, is a descendant of one of Frederick Douglass' half-sisters,
and whose Pops was a Buffalo Soldier. In I Wanted to be a Pilot,
one of the less than 100 living Documented Original Tuskegee
Airmen, Franklin J. Macon, tells the lively stories of how he
overcame life's obstacles to become a Tuskegee Airman. Soar through
history with Franklin as he conquers dyslexia, finds mischief, and
grows up to change the course of America. Readers laugh at Frank's
childhood antics, while being reminded that disabilities like
Frank's dyslexia, repeating a grade in school, and other hardships
can be overcome. I Wanted to be a Pilot encourages kids to
recognize history, reach for their dreams, and even make their own
toys as they are reminded of the great strength and determination
of the men and women who came before them.
The heartfelt and funny memoir of a boy who built himself a
prosthetic arm out of the world-famous toy bricks. David Aguilar
was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to
define his life and limit people's ideas of who he was and who he
could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that
he can throw out the rulebook and people's expectations and maybe
even make a difference in the world-and all with a sense of humor.
At only nine years old, David built his first prosthesis from LEGO
bricks, and since then he hasn't stopped creating and thinking
about how his inventions, born from a passion for building things,
could fuel change and help others. With a voice full of humor and
heart, David tells his powerful story, of family and friendship, of
heartbreak and loss, and ultimately of triumph and success, as he
continues to dream big and build a life and a better world-piece by
piece.
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I Will Dance
(Hardcover)
Nancy Bo Flood; Illustrated by Julianna Swaney
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R451
Discovery Miles 4 510
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This poetic and uplifting picture book illustrated by the #1 New
York Times bestselling illustrator of We Are the Gardeners by
Joanna Gaines follows a young girl born with cerebral palsy as she
pursues her dream of becoming a dancer. Like many young girls, Eva
longs to dance. But unlike many would-be dancers, Eva has cerebral
palsy. She doesn't know what dance looks like for someone who uses
a wheelchair. Then Eva learns of a place that has created a class
for dancers of all abilities. Her first movements in the studio are
tentative, but with the encouragement of her instructor and fellow
students, Eva becomes more confident. Eva knows she's found a place
where she belongs. At last her dream of dancing has come true.
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Small Things
(Hardcover)
Mel Tregonning; Illustrated by Mel Tregonning
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R470
Discovery Miles 4 700
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Three starred reviews called Small Things "monumental" (Booklist),
"superb" (School Library Journal) and "intense" (Foreword Reviews).
In this short, wordless graphic picture book, a young boy feels
alone with his anxiety. He isn't fitting in well at school. His
grades are slipping. He's even lashing out at those who love him.
Talented Australian artist Mel Tregonning created Small Things in
the final year of her life. In her emotionally rich illustrations,
the boy's worries manifest as tiny beings that crowd around him
constantly, overwhelming him and even gnawing away at his very
self. The striking imagery is all the more powerful when,
overcoming his isolation at last, the boy discovers that the tiny
demons of worry surround everyone, even those who seem to have it
all together. This short but hard-hitting wordless graphic picture
book gets to the heart of childhood anxiety and opens the way for
dialogue about acceptance, vulnerability, and the universal
experience of worry.
Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain e into something empowering—and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back.
This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it’s like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.
"Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story
of friendship and unconventional smarts." -Kirkus Reviews Ally has
been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she
lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by
creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask
for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest
teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the
trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on
herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her
confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world
starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there's a
lot more to her-and to everyone-than a label, and that great minds
don't always think alike. The author of the beloved One for the
Murphys gives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that
will speak to anyone who's ever thought there was something wrong
with them because they didn't fit in. This paperback edition
includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion
questions. A New York Times Bestseller! * "Unforgettable and
uplifting."-School Library Connection, starred review * "Offering
hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a
disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its
heroine."-Booklist, starred review * "Mullaly Hunt again paints a
nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with
circumstances beyond her control." -School Library Journal, starred
review
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.
"A big-hearted story that's as sweet as it is awesome." -R.J.
Palacio, author of Wonder "An honest, emotionally rich take on
disability, family, and growing up." -Kirkus Reviews (starred
review) In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this
big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible
girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when
she moves to a new town. Ellie's a girl who tells it like it is.
That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think
she's going to be all sunshine and cuddles. The thing is, Ellie has
big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer's for dinner, but one day
she's going to be a professional baker. If she's not writing fan
letters to her favorite celebrity chefs, she's practicing recipes
on her well-meaning, if overworked, mother. But when Ellie and her
mom move so they can help take care of her ailing grandpa, Ellie
has to start all over again in a new town at a new school. Except
she's not just the new kid-she's the new kid in the wheelchair who
lives in the trailer park on the wrong side of town. It all feels
like one challenge too many, until Ellie starts to make her
first-ever friends. Now she just has to convince her mom that this
town might just be the best thing that ever happened to them!
Shawn McDaniel is an enigma and a miracle--except no one knows it, least of all his father. His life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. Not even those who love him best have any idea what he is truly like. In this extraordinary and powerful first novel, the reader learns to look beyond the obvious and finds a character whose spirit is rich beyond imagining and whose story is unforgettable. My life is like one of those "good news-bad news" jokes. Like, "I've got some good news and some bad news--which do you want first?" I could go on about my good news for hours, but you probably want to hear the punch line, my bad news, right? Well, there isn't that much, really, but what's here is pretty wild. First off, my parents got divorced ten years ago because of me. My being born changed everything for all of us, in every way. My dad didn't divorce my mom, or my sister, Cindy, or my brother, Paul--he divorced me. He couldn't handle my condition, so he had to leave. My condition? Well, that brings us to the guts of my bad news.
Books for the Teen Age 2001 (NYPL), Books for Youth Editor's Choice 2000 (Booklist), Top 10 Youth First Novels 2000(Booklist), 2001 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), 2001 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers (ALA), and 2001 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
From Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale characters to Lewis
Carroll's Wonderland and Emily Dickinson's poetic imagery, the
writings and lives of some of the world's most celebrated authors
indicate signs of autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Through analysis
of biographies, autobiographies, letters and diaries, Professor
Julie Brown identifies literary talents who display characteristics
of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and uncovers the similarities
in their writing that suggest atypical, autistic brains. Providing
close readings of authors' works, Brown explores writing processes,
content, theme, structure and writing style to reveal the
underlying autistic traits that have influenced their writing. The
book provides an overview of ASD and common threads in autistic
writing followed by an illuminating exploration of how these
threads are evident in the literature of both well-known and lesser
known authors. This groundbreaking study of autism in literature
will be of interest to anyone with a professional or personal
interest in literature or the autistic mind.
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