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I Am Not a Label
- Author
- Cerrie Burnell
- Narrator
- Cerrie Burnell
- Publisher
- Wide Eyed Editions
- Publish Date
- 4 May 2021
- Run Time
- 1 hour 27 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
"An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries" — School Library Journal
In this biography anthology, meet 30 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.
These short biographies tell the stories of people 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.
Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller,
Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo.
Critics Review
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'This book is there to help us all, to encourage us to talk about how we’re all different [...] 'It’s a really, really lovely book, beautifully illustrated as well.' —Ben Shepard & Ranvir Singh, 'Good Morning Britain' ITV
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'A richly illustrated compendium of activists, artists, thinkers and athletes with disabilities [..] Burnell's dreamy yet fiery tone infuses each biography with a sense of its subject's refusal to be held back by the expectations of others.'—The Guardian
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'An international and diverse selection of biographies profiling over 30 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists.'—Fiona Noble, The Bookseller, July Previews
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'I Am Not a Label is intelligent and politically bold at the same time as being beautiful to browse – every bookshelf needs a copy.’ —Disability Arts Online
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'An eye-opening, stylish and empowering collection of biographies profiling over 30 disabled creators, thinkers, activists and athletes.'—LoveReading 4 Schools
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'Be assured, this is [not] a book that simply says you can be a hero ‘despite’ being disabled. Crucially, this is a book that also recognises that you do not have to be a hero. [...] Fascinating, funny, informative, this is a much-needed anthology that breaks stereotypes and challenges assumptions.'—BookTrust
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'Exploring disability and difference through the biographies of these remarkable people makes children truly see that nothing is impossible if you try hard enough. Featuring a clear index, glossary and further reading section, this book has a place on every bookshelf.'—Reading Zone
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‘Cerrie's text deftly sidesteps the sort of triumph-over-adversity clichés we’ve come to expect in narratives about disability, and Lauren [Emel] Baldo’s artwork is uncompromisingly stylish too.’—James Catchpole, Caboodle
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Details
- Author
- Cerrie Burnell
- Narrator
- Cerrie Burnell
- Duration
- 1 hour 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 May 2021
- ISBN
- 9780711270688
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Wide Eyed Editions
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and special needs, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Synopsis
"Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every bookshelf needs a copy." — Disability Arts Online"An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries" — School Library JournalIn this biography anthology, meet 30 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.These short biographies tell the stories of people 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.Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller,Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo.
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