World Down Syndrome Day
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Monday, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. On this day, we raise awareness and promote inclusivity for those with Down syndrome. This duplication of the twenty-first chromosome does not stop those with this disability from pursuing their dreams, whether those are becoming actors (Zack Gottsagen), models (Madeline Stuart), musicians (Sujeet Desai), athletes (Tim Harris), or anything they wish!
Far From the Tree: Young Adult Edition by Andrew Solomon (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Mental/Physical Health, Teen.
I Just Am: A Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance by Tom and Bryan Lambke (Story Monsters) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir, Mental/Physical Health, ages 7-12.
I Want To Be Like Poppin’ Joe/ Yo quiero ser como Joe Palomitas by Jo Meserve Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, photographs by Mary Birdsell (Finding My Way Books) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Mental/Physical Health, Spanish, ages 4-6.
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor, illus. Rafael López (Philomel Books / Penguin Random House) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir, Mental/Physical Health, History, ages 4-6.
Kaitlyn Wants To See Ducks/Kaitlyn quiere ver patos by Jo Meserve Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, photographs by Mary Birdsell (Finding My Way Books) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Mental/Physical Health, Spanish, ages 4-6.
Mallko and Dad by Gusti and translated by Mara Lethem (Enchanted Lion) — Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Biography / Memoir, Mental/Physical Health, ages 7-12.
Pablo Pineda: Being Different is a Value (English Edition) by Albert Bosch, María Salas, and translated by Jon Brokenbrow, illus. Silvia Álvarez (Cuento de Luz) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir, Mental/Physical Health, ages 7-12.
Penny Helps Portia Face Her Fears (Helper Hounds Series) by Caryn Rivadeneira, illus. Priscilla Alpaugh (Lerner Publishing Group) — Fiction, Prose, Animals, Mental/Physical Health, Series, ages 7-12.
Superb Vol. 1: Life After the Fallout by David F. Walker and Sheena C. Howard, illus. Ray-Anthony Height (Oni Press) — Fiction, Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action / Adventure, Series, ages 7-12.
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion Inspired by Model & Disability Advocate Sofia Sanchez by Margaret O’Hair, illus. Sofia Cardosa (Scholastic) — Fiction, Picture Book, Mental/Physical Health, Diversity, ages 4-6.
Join World Down Syndrome Day awareness with a book!
List compiled by CBC’s resident trivia expert, Sommer Wissner. Check out other book lists on our blog.