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Loved this book when I read it. Aven Green was born without arms but she likes to tell people an alligator ate them. Great story about perseverance.

“We all have different abilities, and that‘s what makes us special.”

This can be used to spark discussions about diversity and inclusion, helping students to appreciate each other‘s unique backgrounds and experiences. Activities like group discussions or collaborative projects can encourage students to ask questions and learn from one another, fostering a more empathetic classroom environment.

This inspiring book celebrates diversity and inclusion through the eyes of children. With vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, it encourages young readers to embrace their differences and ask questions about each other‘s unique experiences. Sotomayor‘s message of understanding and empathy resonates powerfully, making it a wonderful resource for discussions about acceptance.

Aven Green may have been born without arms, but she has amazing parents, an incredible sense of humor, and that knowledge that she can do almost anything she sets her mind to. When her family moves to a new place, she befriends a boy with Tourette‘s Syndrome, and together they dig into mysteries at a Western theme park. Delightful, emotional, engaging, and laugh-out-loud funny, this was a fantastic book about acceptance of self and others.

My recent #bookhaul for a grand total of $7.50! 😁📚🤩 The Last of the Mohicans is a gorgeous illustrated copy and nothing was over a dollar. Not bad for the first (of many lol) bookhaul of the year.

I am now duly reminded of why I love Jason Reynolds so much. His characters are so credible and authentic! His books can engage even the most reluctant readers. Teen Ali and his pals, Noodles and Needles, live in Bed-Stuy in NYC. (Needles has Tourette‘s, so Ali‘s mom teaches him how to knit - it helps with the tics and outbursts.) It‘s a coming-of-age story, laced with danger. The interconnectedness of the characters is a work of art.

#AutumnPlease! Day 23: Not a #delusion, but “curiosities.” Excited to read this recent book haul. Review is forthcoming.

I‘m probably not the intended audience for these books, but I really like them. I love the characters and love cheering them on as they navigate teenage life.

A sweet picture book taking a look at different types of ability differences people have. They cover wheelchair use, autism, diabetes, and many others in the context of a group of diverse kids doing garden work together. #Disability #PictureBook #KidsBook