| Claire Wants a Boxing Name/Claire veut un nom de boxe Contributor(s): Mach, Jo Meserve (Author), Stroup-Rentier, Vera Lynne (Author), Birdsell, Mary (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1944764984 ISBN-13: 9781944764982 Publisher: Finding My Way Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Fitness & Exercise - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Canada - Native Canadian |
| Dewey: 362 |
| Series: Finding My World |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (0.23 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Religious Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Libraries looking to add to their inclusive nonfiction offerings will find this one a winner." KIRKUS review In Claire Wants a Boxing Name a mother and daughter share their weekly boxing lesson. Taught by a woman who is differently sight-abled and has a guide dog, an amazing story unfolds. Dynamic photography captures the energy and intensity of the physical activities all three women complete at the inclusive Toronto Girls Boxing Club. Boxing moves, bags, and gloves abound as the story reveals Claire's desire to be given a boxing name. It will represent what she has learned from boxing. She knows that her mom and other women have really cool boxing names like Slice n' Dice and Eraser. Claire was born with a facial difference and through boxing has gained a new strength she hopes will shine through her new name. This story challenges the reader's perception of what a person with blindness is capable of doing and also provides incentive to challenge oneself to discover personal strengths. By sharing Claire's story we celebrate Vivian's many strengths and abilities. Vivian is differently sight-abled and has a guide dog. "Physical fitness and sports and recreation are so important for children with disabilities. It's a topic of conversation for so many youth....what sport they play, what they do on weekends, etc... Love that the inclusion includes something her mother enjoys and that the coach is an accomplished woman with vision loss. Well written, as always by these authors!" -Lori A. Eigenman, ED.S Each book in the Finding My World series can be read in any order, as each is one child's experience in finding inclusion and self-determination in the world around them. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stroup-Rentier, Vera Lynne: - Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, author, worked professionally in Early Childhood and Special Education programming for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at Westat. Vera is passionate about the inclusion of each and every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting a teen and tween with special needs enrich her life.Mach, Jo Meserve: - Jo Meserve Mach, author and publisher, spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts.Birdsell, Mary: - Mary Birdsell is an author, a professional photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child. Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersect as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production. |