{"product_id":"down-syndrome-out-loud-20-true-stories-of-disability-and-determination-9781464216695","title":"Down Syndrome Out Loud: 20+ True Stories of Disability and Determination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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.\" - JACQUELINE JODL, Special Olympics International\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this illustrated biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their disability. Read about Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, and Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, the first designer with Down syndrome invited to showcase her work at London Fashion Week. Learn about the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and other organizations who support the Down syndrome community. Each of these stories will educate and inspire young readers, both kids with Down syndrome and their family members, friends, classmates, and teammates!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAC Heigel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex Bourne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllison Fogarty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Nikic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristine Lau\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeoffrey Mikol\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrace Key\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrace Strobel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsabella Springmuhdi Tejada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamie Brewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJared Kozak\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Cronin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Tucker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren Gaffney\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKayla McKeon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadison Trevlin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeg Ohsada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Holton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNick Doyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonnie Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSofia Sanchez\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTommy Jessop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYulissa Arescurenaga\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZack Gottsagen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Olympics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest Buddies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNational Down Syndrome Society\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddy Walk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHart, Melissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMelissa 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--\u003cem\u003eAvenging the Owl\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDaisy Woodworm Changes the World\u003c\/em\u003e--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 \u003cem\u003eBetter with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eEncourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens\u003c\/em\u003e. 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. To learn more about Melissa, please visit www.melissahart.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerera, María:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMaría Perera was born in Gijón, a small town in the north of Spain. At a very young age she found out that there are few things in life she enjoyed as much as listening to The Beatles and drawing. When she grew up she graduated in Art History at the University of Oviedo and soon after she studied Graphic Design at the Art School of Avilés. Nowadays she still listens to The Beatles and feels fortunate to be able to do what she loves the most for a living: illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Explore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321905185042,"sku":"9781464216695","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4699f555-166b-4872-b1cf-a3066cc39c98.jpg?v=1748597915","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/down-syndrome-out-loud-20-true-stories-of-disability-and-determination-9781464216695","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}