You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion (HB)

 A positive, beautiful and inclusive picture book allabout celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate SofiaSanchez!Wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being justwho we are is great! This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez,a twelve-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome, remindsreaders how important it is to embrace what makes you unique,be confident, and be proudof who you are.Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't letanyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique,but her message is universal: We all belong.Each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrationsIncludes a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds,experiences, and abilitiesThis book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofiaand her journey so far, as well as additional information aboutDown syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive,and more kind

“Praise for You Are Enough : "[An] uplifting look at disability and differences." Kirkus Reviews "[The book's] cheerful exhortations may serve as a source of support and encouragement." Publishers Weekly”

Praise for You Are Enough:

"[An] uplifting look at disability and differences." Kirkus Reviews

"[The book's] cheerful exhortations may serve as a source of support and encouragement." Publishers Weekly

Sofia Cardoso is an illustrator and designer who specializes in children's illustration. She currently lives in and creates from Portugal.

Sofia Sanchez is a Ukrainian American actress, model, and advocate known for her viral video "Down Syndrome Is Not Scary." The teenager had her acting debut in the TV series Switched at Birth and has also appeared in the films For Paloma and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, as well as print ads and commercials for Old Navy and Target, among others. Additionally, her adoption story has inspired several picture books with Scholastic, including You Are Enough and You Are Loved. Sofia lives in Northern California with her parents, three older brothers, two dogs, and a cat.

Margaret "Meg" O'Hair is a mom to two kids, a kindergarten teacher, and an award-winning writer. She likes to be on the water -- whether it's on boats, kayaks, or paddleboards -- with her family and their three Portuguese water dogs, Sailor, Surfer, and Sundance. Meg has been inspired to write books about Sofia from the first day they met, including their picture books You Are Enough and You Are Loved. Meg can be found at margaretohair.com, on Instagram at @margaretohair, and on YouTube at Margaret O'Hair, where she creates fun educational videos for kids.

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