In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34artists, 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.

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She trained at Manchester Metropolitan and her credits prior to CBeebies include Eastenders, The Bill, Holby City, and Comedy Lab for Channel Four and various plays, including Winged, an original play she wrote and starred in at the Tristan Bates theatre. The text is in the tone of children's tales/fables - which serves as a reminder that the target audience is children and not just for you to admire the edition - and does not extend as long in the ups and downs of people's lives, being very objective in showing a caught up in their life.Who is your rebel hero? Stand Up, Stand Out highlights the lives and achievements of 25 amazing people who decided to stand up to injustice and speak out about what they believed in. It depicts the lives of so many athletes, artists, historical people and activists who didn't give up on their dreams and continue to inspire people. A gorgeous book about 34 disabled people who went above and beyond everything, in writing, in drawing, in creating things, inventions, and more! A direct descendant of Chew Joo Chiat, Philip Chew was born in 1935 and is a pioneer of Singapore in his own way. Books are a way to provide glimpses into other people’s experiences. This booklist is a range of excellent children’s and teen books that feature characters with ADHD. Every child will enjoy reading them.

I Am Not a Label | Cerrie Burnell | 9780711247451 | NetGalley I Am Not a Label | Cerrie Burnell | 9780711247451 | NetGalley

One thing I also appreciated was how “I Am Not a Label” discusses disabilities. Burnell doesn’t focus on the challenges of disabilities and highlights all of the aspirations, ambition, compassion, and dreams the featured people have, but at the same time she makes it a point to discuss the cultural stereotypes that make it difficult to navigate being a disabled youth. Some cultures viewed disability as a curse, some made people think and feel like they wouldn’t amount to anything simply because of a difference in their bodies or minds. I think that is where this book is such a powerful one: children can only learn to act against systemic oppression, whether it’s ableism or racism or sexism or other forms of disenfranchisement, if they understand that disabled folx are as capable and deserving of respect and opportunity and love as anyone else and ALSO they many times they are living in cultures and societies they devalue them. And we can work against that and change our cultures to be truly inclusive if we hear stories like these, gain better understanding of some of the cultural frameworks in which disabled folx grow up, and empower children to work to create more inclusive, accessible communities for everyone. Every library needs this book, for those who feel alienated by their disability, and for those who need to understand that disabled people are not so different, Cerrie Burnell is an actress, singer, playwright, author, and former television presenter for CBeebies (2009–2017). She was born with half a right arm and hassought to increase visibility of disabled people through her career in presenting, writing, and acting. Fantastic encyclopedia of a diverse group of accomplished people in a variety of fields such as science, math, sports, art, dance and more. I appreciated that the text wasn't littered with people well-known such as Helen Keller, Matisse, Stevie Wonder but also included people that many have not heard of. Even better was the author's sensitivity of not labeling the person with a disability but explaining the complications a person faced and how they were overcome. There are some well-known names in the book, from Stephen Hawking to Frida Kahlo, but the difference here is the way their stories are told using the social model: the barriers described are societal and medical conditions are used simply for context. This treatment is vital in a book aimed at highlighting role models for children and young people, both disabled and non-disabled.Fascinating, funny and informative, this is an anthology that breaks stereotypes and challenges assumptions. An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries."— Jen McConnel, School Library Journal I would loved to use this in my classroom as an opportunity to talk about character traits and it's engaging for students who both love and hate non-fiction. (It helps that the illustrations are great too). We learn about all types of disabilities, whether they are visible or hidden like being blind like Stevie Wonder, having autism like Temple Grandin and having spina bifida like Catalina Devantas.