Troublemakers and Superpowers
29 Stories of People Who Turned Childhood Struggles into Strengths
$43.40
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
7 November 2023
Summary
A unique and hopeful biography collection that explores the lives of 29 individuals from diverse backgrounds who turned their childhood struggles—their personal “troublemakers”—into strengths that enabled them to live their lives to the fullest.
Troublemakers and Superpowers is filled with hopeful stories that explore the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have had to navigate a “troublemaker” in their childhood, such as trauma, depression, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632173003 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 163217300X |
| Author: | Keely Grand, Ragon Dickard |
| Publisher: | Blue Star Press |
| Imprint: | Little Bigfoot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 7 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 386g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 186mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Troublemakers and Superpowers is a refreshing and positive exploration of the way that disability, trauma, and adversity can shape identity in positive ways.”
—Children’s Book Review
“Perfect as a read aloud and as a basis for a classroom or home discussion. Highly recommended!”
—Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle
About The Author
Keely Grand
KEELY GRAND is a mom, author, personal trainer, and wellness specialist. Her interest in people, specifically their health, gifts, and challenges, was sparked by years of trying to find ways to connect with her younger cousin who lived with severe cerebral palsy. She earned a Master’s degree in Health Communication from Emerson College and has worked as a community health educator, a cross country and track coach, and freelance writer. Diagnosed in adulthood with anxiety and ADHD, she manages her own troublemakers through exercise, speaking with a therapist, and practicing yoga.
RAGON DICKARD is a Seattle-based illustrator who loves to make art with monsters, animals, people, and fruits and vegetables. She’s inspired by folk art, printmaking, animation, and kitschy things she finds at Goodwill.
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