I Am Not a Label: 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present

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I instantly knew I was going to like this book. When I read the Introduction- I felt like I every educator in the world needs to read this book. It is an amazing reminder that every person has a story. That story gives them a unique perspective on the world around them. That story may have challenges, prejudices, and misconceptions placed upon them. This book shows how these 35 people have created their own story and what they accomplished in their lifetime. This book focuses on the story and not on the disability. The stories focus on how each individual has contributed to the world and not how the world “fixed” them. We all have the power to shine our own light. Everyone deserves to live in an inclusive and accessible world and feel like they belong. A world that embraces difference rather than tries to hide it, and aworld where every person’s story is valid. It wasn’t the tears in his eyes—what I saw in his eyes were sincerity, hope, a plea for another chance—that moved me. And I accepted him.” I shared this in Mediacorp’s Tuesday Report featuring Gary. I recounted the day when Gary, with his tattoos showing despite his efforts to conceal, came to see me with an appeal to be enrolled in the Nitec in Community Care and Social Services at ITE College East. It was difficult for me as it meant overruling a previous panel’s decision. But I saw something in Gary that day. Something that told me to give him a second chance. I told him he had to fulfil his promise to complete his studies and not make me regret my decision.

I Am Not a Label: 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and

Peter Dinklage, Catalina Devandas, Wanda Diaz-Merced, Victor Pineda, Arunima Sinha, Abraham Lincoln, In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them. minutes ago Q&A: Montana’s New Poet Laureate on Writing Without Rules Chris La Tray is the author of two books that bend the rules of poetry and prose. He plans to bring this ideology to his tenure as Montana’s 2023-2024 Poet Laureate. hour ago Insects Evolved ‘Instantly’ Due to Climate Havoc An experiment in the wake of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey shows how species can evolve instantly when they move in response to a climate catastrophe. The first word that springs to mind upon opening I Am Not A Label is: ‘finally’. What a delight to find a book brimming with deaf and disabled role models who are the star of each story. This book is overdue, and it’s fantastically written and curated, hitting the mark for a mind-opening and world-expanding read for children, young people and adults, too.Representation matters so greatly. It’s not acceptable for children to grow up with a singular narrative. Because that narrative excludes a large amount of families and every child deserves to have their life represented by the beauty and power of story. Who are some of your favourite role models from the book and why? We are reading the stories of extraordinary people who faced challenging circumstances and were determined to defy them and prove themselves to the world. With passion, Cerrie Burnell writes about such personalities as Frida Khalo, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Steve Wonder, John Nash, Victor Pineda and Aaron Philip. Each story carries its own message of strength and resilience.

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The funny thing about all of this is that we all are mixed! We all have some variation of ethnicity yet people still see discriminatory practices simply because one person’s skin tone is darker or even lighter than another. Some look at women as inferior and just as they do men who aren’t considered by society’s standards as the alpha male. The elderly are looked at in some people’s eyes as useless, not intelligent or simply in the way. The LGBTQ community is still fighting for their rights to simply have love just like any other human wants want and not be treated differently because of it.

These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art, breakdance or the world of pop. This book is non-fiction aimed at children, however, I want to start this review off by saying that everyone should read this book, no matter what age you are. From young to old and everything in between. This book should be in schools, libraries and bedrooms. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments But all in all, I really did enjoy this book, it is gorgeously illustrated with a wonderful portrait of the person on one side and their story on the other side. As I said, I learned about new people and their things. I would recommend this one. I also think that the book goes a long way towards making people want to know more about everyone who is featured in it. It is written in a fun way but is also like a fairy tale for each story.

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Today, Gary has more than kept his promise. Indeed, he has done ITE and his teachers very proud. Gary’s learning journey epitomises ITE as a place of hope, for learning and growing. His success here, and hopefully in what will be a bright future, shows why I believe in the power of second chances in life. The glossary at the end is brilliant for easily explaining words that children may never have heard before such as cisgender and fibromyalgia. This is an anthology of tales about disabled artists, athletes, activists, thinkers, writers, performers and dreamers, finding joy, normality andwonder in a world that deems us ‘different’ (as though it is something bad). In this book I have choose to use what is called identity-firstlanguage, which means I say 'disabled person' instead of 'a person with a disability'. Neither is wrong, or offensive, but it is importantto remember that people are disabled by society and do not need to be fixed. If there are any words in the book that you’re not sureabout, there is a glossary at the end to help. Each person in this book has led or continues to lead a fascinatinglife, often overcoming misconceptions and prejudice to do so. I hopeyou will love reading their stories. I hope they will show you that weare all more than just a label, and that whoever you are, disabled or not, there are no limits to your dreams. One thing I also appreciated was how “I Am Not a Label” discusses disabilities. Burnell doesn’t focus on the challenges of disabilities and highlights all of the aspirations, ambition, compassion, and dreams the featured people have, but at the same time she makes it a point to discuss the cultural stereotypes that make it difficult to navigate being a disabled youth. Some cultures viewed disability as a curse, some made people think and feel like they wouldn’t amount to anything simply because of a difference in their bodies or minds. I think that is where this book is such a powerful one: children can only learn to act against systemic oppression, whether it’s ableism or racism or sexism or other forms of disenfranchisement, if they understand that disabled folx are as capable and deserving of respect and opportunity and love as anyone else and ALSO they many times they are living in cultures and societies they devalue them. And we can work against that and change our cultures to be truly inclusive if we hear stories like these, gain better understanding of some of the cultural frameworks in which disabled folx grow up, and empower children to work to create more inclusive, accessible communities for everyone.The book is framed by the social model and it’s exciting to see this explained with ease and confidence in a book aimed at young people. Each person featured in the collection has led “a fascinating life, often overcoming misconceptions and prejudice to do so” – not a whiff of the “overcoming their disability” narrative that too often permeates. This book was such a nice surprise! It depicts the lives and achivements of 30 incredible people that happen to live with a disability. I think every kid should read this book, specially nowadays that children's buyilling is on the rise, so they can see that no matter how different we may be, we can all achieve amazing things if we really try. These short biographies tell the stories of p eople who have faced unique challenges that have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates, and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sports, science, math, art, breakdancing, or the world of pop. It opened up a lot of conversation between C and myself. He had a lot of questions and was eager to learn more. In this memoir, Gary recounts the events of his life with sincerity and in a straightforward way, from his childhood to present day. It details his transformation from an at-risk youth with criminal involvement into a promising young man seeking to build a career and pursue his dreams. In sharing his experiences, he also offers his thoughts about discrimination, empathy and its importance in relating to at-risk youths, as well as his experience of abuse and how it may be prevented.