A teenage girl is a selective mute. Her teachers think she's rude, her classmates think she's weird, and her siblings call her "socially suicidal." She must navigate her way through a new school, and a rocky relationship with her mother, and classmates who act as if she doesn't exist.
This book is great for teaching children about positive affirmations to help them deal with feeling invisible or unheard. With positive affirmations, it can be easier to calm down or silence negative thoughts. Parents will enjoy reading this book to their children and bask in the reflective positive self talk.
In Stripey's all-new adventure he discovers that his friends are amazing at camouflage. How do they manage it? Join Stripey on his quest to become invisible.
When Kubo sits next to Shiraishi in their first year of high school, Shiraishi’s nonexistent social skills get a boost. Speaking up in class is only the beginning for Shiraishi—soon Kubo forces him to be noticed at school, at the bookstore, and all around town. Shiraishi’s once-lackluster life isn’t so dull anymore! -- VIZ Media
This personal memoir is a uniquely powerful first-person insight into the challenges and riches of having Asperger Syndrome and being autistic. Tyler's raw, honest and compelling story shares a message of understanding, diversity and potential that is truly inspirational. Paperback Full-colour illustrations throughout
Sixteen fractures and eight surgeries caused by brittle bone disease could not stop Ummul Kher from cracking the prestigious IAS exam and joining the civil services. The determination of homemaker Smrithy Rajesh to educate her child affected by autism and ADHD empowered her to forge a career path for herself. Inspired by a blind friend, Pancham Cajla successfully transformed several railway stations, making them accessible to the visually impaired. These are only a few of the umpteen stories of resilience, courage and remarkable determination that offer a sensitive, holistic view of the lives of persons with disabilities in this much-needed book for today's India. Navigating a range of topics with lucid ease - from history and laws to widespread social attitudes - it meticulously records and amplifies the diverse, vibrant voices of persons with disabilities. Equally, it turns its gaze on those inextricably linked to their lives - health professionals, educators, trainers, employers, caregivers and activists - highlighting the key roles they play. Insightful, informative and moving, The Invisible Majority: India's Abled Disabled is a timely and invaluable book that inspires societal transformation while addressing the crucial question: how do we make India a more inclusive nation?
The cheerleader who has everything . . . ? Mallory Dane has a great family (at least on the surface), is popular at school (as long as she doesn't make waves), and dates an amazing boyfriend, Todd (who happens to be completely made up). Boys--and sex--are something Mallory just can't deal with, so she created her "invisible guy" to avoid it all. But when Liam Crawford comes along--a real guy, flesh and bones and strumming his guitar--Mallory starts questioning her fictional relationship. Is she really willing to give up Todd for Liam? And can she make amends for the lies she's told--even to her best friend, Tess? What if your biggest, most embarrassing secret was broadcast to the whole world? Letting go of her secret will be easier said than done, and Mallory will risk everything--her family, Tess, cheerleading, her reputation, and most of all, her heart.
Family is everything, but when my baby sister was diagnosed with Cancer, I felt alone, scared, invisible. I want to share my story. A book for all the warrior children and the siblings who feel lost and confused on the sidelines. Stay strong! You are not alone. You are not invisible.
For 16-year-old Tzipi Caton, 11th grade meant exams, friends, homework, and play tryouts. Suddenly, it meant cancer. Facing a cold, new world of tests, IVs, biopsies, needles and cell-destroying chemicals, Tzipi made a decision. She'd face the reality of her illness with honesty and humor; she'd keep a detailed, upbeat account of the entire experience. Miracle Ride is Tzipi's remarkable journal. We cry with her; we laugh at her outrageous jokes and pranks. We meet her friends, her family, and the neighbors, classmates, teachers and professionals who stood by her. We catch an insider's view of the poignant stories of the cancer patients she befriended. Tzipi's brilliant entries glow with courage, wit and warmth. Though Tzipi's story is uncommon, the issues she confronts are universal: keeping relationships strong while under great strain, the often-misguided demand for perfection in a potential marriage partner, and, most important, our search for G-d's Presen