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Gina Chadderton

A heartwarming graphic novel memoir for middle grade readers – a special book about neurodiversity and acceptance. 
 
You might be wondering who I am and why my brother doesn’t seem to talk, puts his fingers in his ears and shakes his arms around… 
 
Gina’s little brother Rob is a huge fan of Vegemite and Disney movies, and he hates wearing shoes. He’s also non-verbal with severe autism. 
 
There’s a lot going on with Gina too: she starts high school, gets her first period, and her anxiety is making it tough to find new friends. Most people at school know her as the girl who doesn’t shave, but she strikes up a friendship with Callie, the only one who makes an effort with her. 
 
But when Rob’s meltdowns lead to him destroying Gina and Callie’s school project, Gina is worried that the friendship will never recover… 
 
This moving graphic novel explores Gina Chadderton’s experiences growing up with her younger brother Rob. It is a story of friendship, family and of love - and most of all, it is a story intended for other siblings.

Oh Brother

A Graphic Memoir

Simon Squibb

Do you want to be an astronaut? A politician? A footballer? 
 
Well, you can! DREAM BIG! 
 
In this exciting and innovative children’s workbook, viral-sensation entrepreneur and bestselling author Simon Squibb will help kids to unwind from exam and school pressures and help them to dream BIG! 
 
With inspiring real-life celebrity stories and journal pages, this book is packed with tips and tricks to help children feel comforted and supported as they realise their dreams, map out what they truly love and build happier and more fulfilling lives in the future. 
 
This is the perfect book to help children navigate the tricky perils of growing up, especially during the transition to secondary school, unlocking their potential and creativity. 
 
So, pick up a pencil and let’s begin. . . what’s your dream?

What's Your Dream? The Workbook

Cathy Reay

A warm, funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled, written by disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay. 
 
Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in anywhere? 
 
Or like no-one understands what it feels like to be you? 
 
Maybe you feel like you’re the only person in the world who looks, moves or thinks like you do. 
 
Well, I’m here to tell you that you are not alone, and you belong in the world exactly as you are. 
 
In this honest, funny, empowering guide, Cathy Reay draws on her own experiences of growing up disabled to encourage young readers to embrace (or at least, feel kinda sorta OK with) their disabled identity. 
 
This book will guide disabled readers through navigating the move from primary to secondary school, voicing their accessibility needs, finding disabled community and gaining the confidence to stand up for their rights, and for others too. Cathy examines the challenges faced by disabled children, touching gently on issues such as bullying and discrimination, and what to do when people just don’t get it, with comforting and practical advice to help readers through tough times. 
 
How To Be Disabled and Proud empowers disabled readers to value and appreciate themselves for who they are, exactly as they are, and acts as a powerful call to action for both disabled and non-disabled children to advocate for a more accessible, more understanding world. 
 
Featuring interviews from a wide range of disabled changemakers and friends, including Ellie Simmonds, Jameisha Prescod, Nina Tame, Dr Shani Dhanda, Ellie Middleton, Elle McNicoll, Simon Wheatcroft and even a couple of disabled kids. 
 
This is the essential guide to growing up disabled, perfect for children aged 9+ to read together with their families.

How To Be Disabled and Proud

(or at least kinda sorta okay with it...)

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