Bibliograph

I am not a label, 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present, written by Cerrie Burnell ; illustrated by Lauren Baldo

Type

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I am not a label, 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present, written by Cerrie Burnell ; illustrated by Lauren Baldo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

I am not a label

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1127539261

Responsibility statement

written by Cerrie Burnell ; illustrated by Lauren Baldo

Sub title

34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present

Summary

This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. 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 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. 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 Nick Jonas

Target audience

juvenile

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I am not a label

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