Emily Included

by Kathleen McDonnell

Overview

The true story of Emily Eaton. Born with severe cerebral palsy, Emily and her family had to fight for her right to go to school with non-disabled children in a regular classroom. Unwilling to take no for an answer, her fight would take her all the way to the Supreme Court. Eventually victorious, Emily’s story makes her an amazing role model for children everywhere - whether they are living with a disability or not.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926920429
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	10/15/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kathleen McDonnell is an award-winning author and playwright of adult and children’s literature, including The Notherland Journeys series – The Nordlings, The Shining World, and The Songweavers – and Honey, We Lost the Kids. Born in Chicago, Kathleen lives in Toronto with her family.

Editorial Reviews

By using a combination of dialogue and narrative, author McDonnell reveals Emily’s personality, her family relationships, and her many accomplishments.

Good News Toronto - Etta Kaner

Kathleen McDonnell has written an inspirational narrative about Emily’s remarkable journey to attend school with non-disabled children. What I found fascinating was that Emily’s teachers and students found how much they benefited from her participation in school.

Chidren's Books Heal

This book offers a unique poignancy, captured in photos and an epilogue written by Emily herself, that comes from its real-life implications and that other resources on the topic often lack. It presents issues of equality, access, and parity in a narrative style that is easily accessible to any child who may be experiencing their own uncertainty with inclusion situations at school.

From the Publisher

This excellent biography exposes the reader to the world of living with disabilities and to the advantages of inclusive education for all children.

Canadian Teachers Magazine

This book is an enjoyable read as it stands. However in the hands of educators and caregivers, its value for children will be greatly enhanced through discussion of the various thought-provoking topics it engenders.

Canadian Children's Book News

"This excellent biography exposes the reader to the world of living with disabilities and to the advantages of inclusive education for all children."

Canadian Teacher Magazine

"Throughout this book, children will see how the students and teachers included Emily in the class work and what they did to make her feel calm if she became overwhelmed. Black and white photographs and excerpts from Emily's communication book from school are included in many of the short chapters...Recommended."

CM Magazine

"This book offers a unique poignancy, captured in photos and an epilogue written by Emily herself, that other resources on the topic often lack. It presents issues of equality, access, and parity in a narrative style that is easily accessible to any child who may be experiencing their own uncertainty with inclusion situations at school."

Booklist

"This book offers a unique poignancy, captured in photos and an epilogue written by Emily herself, that other resources on the topic often lack. It presents issues of equality, access, and parity in a narrative style that is easily accessible to any child who may be experiencing their own uncertainty with inclusion situations at school."

Booklist