Jo Meserve Mach (author) 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. Jo is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, which offers
tools to help children without disabilities realize that children
with disabilities are kids just like them.
Readers and teachers love her books, which they describe as
"great," "fabulous," which "showcase how a person with a disability
can be a mentor to others," and "make the teachable moments and
situations perfect for young students."
They are recommended for parents, teachers, elementary school
libraries, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants a more just and
inclusive world.
Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier 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 two children with special needs enrich
her life. Mary Birdsell is 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.
"This is an awesome and colorful book showing how children with
disabilities can do things just like their peers. The book
encourages making decisions and choices in real world situation.
The photographs were awesome as well." - VS, Verified Purchaser
"I am loving Finding My Way books. Having more than one book that
follows the same young person (such as this one) is a terrific
idea! Real stories with photographs make the teachable moments and
situations perfect for young students. Keep up the fantastic work -
we need more inclusive books like these."- Lori Eigenman, Ed.S
"This is a fun story of self-determination, highlighting a real
child's inclusion in a fun extra-curricular activity. MyaGrace's
excitement and joy is evident in the beautiful photographs!"- Becky
Drews, MS.Ed Special Education
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