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Down syndrome out loud : 20+ true stories of disability and determination / by Melissa Hart ; illustrated by María Perera.

20+ true stories of disability and determination (portion title)
Down syndrome out loud : (other title)
Twenty-plus true stories of disability and determination (other title)
Hart, Melissa, 1970- (author.). Perera, María, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"In this illustrated biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their disability. Read about Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, and Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, the first designer with Down syndrome invited to showcase her work at London Fashion Week. Learn about the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and other organizations who support the Down syndrome community"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781464216695
  • ISBN: 146421669X
  • Physical Description: 134 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks eXplore, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 131) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Letter from the author -- Amazing people -- Alex Bourne -- Alex Lee -- Allison Fogarty -- AnnCatherine (AC) Heigl -- Chris Nikic -- Christine Lau -- Geoffrey Mikol -- Grace Key -- Grace Strobel -- Isabella Springmuhl Tejada -- Jamie Brewer -- Jared Kozak -- John Cronin -- John Tucker -- Karen Gaffney -- Kayla McKeon -- Madison Tevlin -- Meg Ohsada -- Michael E. Holton Jr. -- Nick Doyle -- Ronnie Brown -- Sofia Sanchez -- Tommy Jessop -- Yulissa Arescurenaga -- Zack Gottsagen -- Events and groups -- Special Olympics -- Best Buddies International -- National Down Syndrome Society -- The Buddy Walk® -- Quick facts about Down syndrome -- Our words, our lives -- Down syndrome discoveries and developments -- The disability movement in the U.S. -- Learn more.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-14. Sourcebooks eXplore.

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Subject:
Down syndrome > Patients > Biography > Juvenile literature.
People with disabilities > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Down syndrome.
Genre:
Biographies.
Young adult literature.
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 13 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library J616.8588 HAR (Text) 36015000758249 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -