Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist
- kids with special needs
- Categories:Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- Language:English(Translation Services Available)
- Publication date:October,2014
- Pages:44
- Retail Price:(Unknown)
- Size:216mm×216mm
- Page Views:194
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Review
"I find that Jewel Kat's message that someone's disability is not what makes a person, a great one. I like how she portrayed Hansel. He reminded me of my nephew who had Down syndrome--not only someone who was kind but also very smart. I believe it's a great book for every kid to read."--Janet McNevin, Museum of disABILITY History
"Hansel shines as a courageous boy with incredible determination despite his challenges and succeeds in changing his family's circumstances. This story would help young readers look beyond disabilities and focus on the characters of those who have special needs. Claudia's breathtaking illustrations take this beloved tale to a whole new level. A must read for children of all ages."--Shaila Abdullah, author, My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy
Feature
★Topics include disabilities, autism, vitiligo, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and much more.
5 titles are included in this series:
Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist;
The Princess Panda Tea Party: A Cerebral Palsy Fairy Tale;
Snow White's Seven Patches: A Vitiligo Fairy Tale;
The Princess and the Ruby: An Autism Fairy Tale;
Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair: An Empowering Fairy Tale
Description
·Children with Down syndrome are capable and can achieve extraordinary success with determination.
·An act of kindness can transform people and the world.
·Treating people like family can create a miracle.
·People cannot be judged by appearance; a princess or a hero can be hidden within.
·Facing a challenge can lead to unimagined rewards.
Author
Many of Jewel’s readers also know her as the real-life inspiration behind “Archie Comics” character, Harper Lodge. Harper is the cousin of Jewel’s idol, Veronica Lodge, and the first ever character to have a disability.
Jewel Kats celebrated her disability and remained comfortable and proud in her unique skin. She was called a Toronto dignitary and asked to help carry the PASO flag at the Pan American Olympic Games. She wheeled across the stadium on July 2015, during the opening ceremonies, alongside other dignitaries like Rick Hansen and Michael “Pinball” Clemons. She won the 2015 Anokhi award, given to Canadian South Asian prolific talent, for “Crusader of the Year for People with Disabilities”. On December 30, 2014, she was named a “hero” by The Toronto Star on their year-round list of eight individuals. She appeared on all sorts of media channels including: CBC’s “The National”, CBC’s local Toronto news, “Global National”, CBC’s “Metro Morning”, CTV’s national news, City TV, Buffalo’s WKBW-TV evening news, “The Buffalo News”, AMI “This Week” and “Accessibility in Action”, on seventeen CBC radio stations coast-to-coast, etc. She also had the honor of being a front page cover story for The Toronto Star, and as their front page cover story in their “Life” section for her children’s books. The Museum of disABILITY History in the U.S.A. celebrated her work with a two-day event in 2013.
Jewel Kats won all sorts of awards for her books as well, including: two Mom’s Choice silver medals, a gold medal from Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Awards, a bronze medal from IPPY awards, etc. She earned two scholarships while in school. She took home a $15,000 journalism scholarship from Global TV, and went on to intern in their “Entertainment Tonight Canada” studio. She also earned a $5,000 U.S. scholarship from popular women’s book publisher Harlequin Enterprises. In the past, Jewel worked as an internationally syndicated youth advice columnist for “Scripps Howard News Service” in the States, and also “The Halifax Chronicle Herald”. Additionally, she’s had a background in live performances by working in numerous theatrical shows.
Jewel Kats lived every day with her motto: “Reach for the stars—even if you have to grab onto them differently”.