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A positive, beautiful and inclusive picture book all
about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate Sofia
Sanchez! Wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being just
who we are is great! This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez,
a twelve-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome, reminds
readers how important it is to embrace what makes you
unique,
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. Sofia is unique,
but her message is universal:
We all belong.
- Each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations
- Includes a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds,
experiences, and abilities
- This 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
Info autore
Margaret "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
You Are Enough and
You Are Loved. 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.
Sofia Cardoso is an illustrator and designer who specializes in children's illustration. She currently lives in and creates from Portugal.
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
Switched at Birth and has also appeared in the films
For Paloma and
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, 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
You Are Enough and
You Are Loved. Sofia lives in Northern California with her parents, three older brothers, two dogs, and a cat.
Riassunto
This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez, an11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome, reminds readershow important it is to embrace what makes you unique, be confident,and be proud of who you are. Because we all belong.
