"Eye-opening, stylish and empowering collection of biographies profiling over 30 disabled creators, thinkers, activists and athletes"
July 2020 Non-Fiction Book of the Month
In this important new resource, author Cerrie Burnell has put together a fascinating collection of inspiring stories. As she says in her introduction when she was growing up as a child born with just one hand “there just weren’t enough books with a disabled protagonist” and “Everyone deserves to see someone like them in a story and achieving something great” Her own achievements are themselves inspirational and she has long been a disability rights campaigner as well as much loved CBeebies presenter and children’s author and so the whole book is infused with authenticity and passion.
A double page spread for each of the 34 role models and two special sections on mental health and “invisible disabilities” are all evocatively illustrated by comic artist and graphic designer, Lauren Baldo capturing the time and spirit of the featured individual and giving real context to the highly readable and fascinating life stories.
Starting in 1770 with Beethoven and finishing in 2001 with the birth of black, transgender disabled model superstar Aaron Philip, the life stories are commendably international and wide ranging, challenging our preconceived ideas of what is possible. From the familiar Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder to the less well known like break dancer Redouan Ait Chit, mountaineer Arunima Sinha, lawyer Catalina Devandas to celebrities like Lady Gaga,whose disability was a complete surprise to me, these stories will open eyes and minds.
A comprehensive glossary and helpful discussion of language choices around disability and representation throughout add even more usefulness to this essential and attractive resource.
In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present.
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In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, 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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed I Am Not a Label and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
I Am Not a Label features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, PSHE: Health , Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), Featured Books for 9+ readers
Paperback, Ebook, Hardback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. In Stock.
I Am Not a Label was written by Cerrie Burnell and published by Wide Eyed Editions
I Am Not a Label has 59 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.
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