Down Syndrome Out Loud
20+ true stories of disability and determination
$42.78
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
10 July 2025
Summary
Down Syndrome Out Loud: Celebrating Achievements and Changing Perceptions
“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.
In this illustrated biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464216695 |
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| ISBN-10: | 146421669X |
| Author: | Melissa Hart, Maria Perera |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Explore |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 537g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 181mm |
About The Author
Melissa Hart
Melissa Hart grew up in Los Angeles with her younger brother, Mark, who has Down syndrome. She’s the author of two novels for middle-school readers- Avenging the Owl and Daisy Woodworm Changes the World - both of which have main characters with Down syndrome. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Smithsonian, Slate, CNN, and many other publications. She’s the author of Better with Books- 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens. Melissa lives in Oregon with her husband and daughter, plus one dog, five cats, and four chickens. She’s an Oregon Master Naturalist and loves to kayak, hike, bicycle, and cross-country ski.
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