{"product_id":"you-are-enough-a-book-about-inclusion-9781338630749","title":"You Are Enough: A Book about Inclusion","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez -- an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome -- reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSofia Cardoso is an illustrator and designer who specializes in children's illustration. She currently lives in and creates from Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eSwitched at Birth\u003c\/i\u003e and has also appeared in the films \u003ci\u003eFor Paloma\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eYou Are Enough\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou Are Loved\u003c\/i\u003e. Sofia lives in Northern California with her parents, three older brothers, two dogs, and a cat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargaret \"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 \u003ci\u003eYou Are Enough\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou Are Loved\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50589515120914,"sku":"9781338630749","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0860036c-4e06-41bc-8b34-d6bac62c3585.jpg?v=1732074340","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/you-are-enough-a-book-about-inclusion-9781338630749","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}