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I am not a label : 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present / written by Cerrie Burnell ; illustrated by Lauren Mark Baldo.
This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art, breakdance or the world of pop.
Record details
- ISBN: 0711247455
- ISBN: 9780711247451
- Physical Description: 59 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Beverly, MA : Wide Eyed Editions, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 29.99 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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- Baker & Taylor
A stylishly designed collection of portraits shares the stories of 30 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists who overcame disabilities to become masters in their field, from Ludwig van Beethoven and Helen Keller to Frida Kahlo and Stephen Hawking. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
Shares the stories of thirty artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists who overcame disabilities to become masters in their field, from Ludwig van Beethoven and Helen Keller to Frida Kahlo and Stephen Hawking. - Grand Central Pub
This book brings together 34Â artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities from past and present. - Grand Central Pub
* 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Childrenâs Honor Book
âAn inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries.â â School Library Journal
In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34Â artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges that have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates, and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sports, science, math, art, breakdancing, or the world of pop.
Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchhoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller,
Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Catalina Devandas, Wanda Diaz-Merced, Victor Pineda, Arunima Sinha, Abraham Lincoln,
Demi Lovato, Matt Haig, Redouan Ait Chitt, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Farida Bedwei, Jonas Jacobsson,
Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip,
Michelle Akers, Lil Wayne, Dynamo - Grand Central Pub
* 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book
'An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries.'Â 'Â School Library Journal
In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34Â artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges that have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates, and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sports, science, math, art, breakdancing, or the world of pop.
Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchhoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller,
Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Catalina Devandas, Wanda Diaz-Merced, Victor Pineda, Arunima Sinha, Abraham Lincoln,
Demi Lovato, Matt Haig, Redouan Ait Chitt, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Farida Bedwei, Jonas Jacobsson,
Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip,
Michelle Akers, Lil Wayne, Dynamo
