Down Syndrome Out Loud
20+ True Stories of Disability and Determination
$54.06
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2025
Summary
“Changing minds about disability and showing the world what’s possible!
In a society that often overlooks those with intellectual and developmental disabilities…this book will inspire readers to befriend and champion people with Down syndrome.” - JACQUELINE JODL, Special Olympics International
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464216695 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 146421669X |
| Author: | Melissa Hart, Maria Perera |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Explore |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 537g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 185mm x 235mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-14 |
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Critics Review
2025 Kansas KNEA Reading Circle Recommended Title: Intermediate List, Top 10
”“Engaging….Underlying themes running throughout the sketches include grit and determination, support from parents and siblings, and a strong emphasis on how their lives are joyful and satisfying.” – Booklist
“A powerful testament to the strength and potential of individuals with Down syndrome, and an essential read for anyone seeking representation or to broaden their understanding of intellectual disabilities.” – School Library Journal
“An amazing, inspirational book…highly recommended!” – Youth Services Book Review, starred review
Melissa Hart
About the Author
Melissa Hart grew up in Los Angeles with her younger brother, Mark, who has Down syndrome. She is the author of two novels for middle-school readers, Avenging the Owl and Daisy Woodworm Changes the World, both of which feature main characters with Down syndrome. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Smithsonian, Slate, CNN, and many other publications.
Hart is also the author of Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens.
She lives in Oregon with her husband and daughter, along with their dog, five cats, and four chickens. Melissa is an Oregon Master Naturalist and enjoys kayaking, hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing.
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