At the end of the book, there is a glossary with the definition of some of the words used in the book, such as Polio, chronic, cancer etc. They fought through the misconceptions of others and created a fulfilling life for themselves while contributing greatly to the world. There's only one things left to say- I really wish it was around when I was a child and teen, it could have been very useful.

I Am Not A Label: addressing stories of disability I Am Not A Label: addressing stories of disability

This book is a celebration of differences, overcoming pre-conceived limitations and being true to who you are. As she says in her introduction when she was growing up as a child born with just one hand “there just weren’t enough books with a disabled protagonist” and “Everyone deserves to see someone like them in a story and achieving something great” Her own achievements are themselves inspirational and she has long been a disability rights campaigner as well as much loved CBeebies presenter and children’s author and so the whole book is infused with authenticity and passion.Alongside this, she works very closely with a number of charitable organisations linked to childhood and diversity, as Cerrie is passionate about these subjects. The descriptions for each person are just detailed enough to tell the broad strokes of each person's life without dumbing down the content too much for child readers. I Am Not a Label” has countless qualities that make it a remarkable book, not just for children but also for adults. This book took a variety of famous people from long ago, up until now, and shared the struggle each battled.

I am not a label, I am Gary – Ethos Books I am not a label, I am Gary – Ethos Books

In reading this title, kids can read about those who are well known, from Beethoven to Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking to Helen Keller and many more.In this memoir, Gary recounts the events of his life with sincerity and in a straightforward way, from his childhood to present day. It includes people from all around the world and even features some who are part of the LGBTQ community.

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I am not a Label is a biographical collection about artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, and just as it is also non-fiction aimed at children, adults will also love the project.

I dearly love books that showcase wonderful minds with beautiful illustrations but this book finds a place in the top.