Children with learning disabilities may think they're alone in their struggles. That's Like Me! by Jill Lauren is a book for these children. Jill Lauren is a learning specialist who has worked with many children who have learning disabilities. She did extensive research looking for young adults and adults who had difficulty in school but worked hard and never gave up. Each person's story is told in their own words. Each person whether a teenager or an adult has something that they are passionate about. Whether it is race car driving, wrestling, dancing or art, these extracurricular activities are important to them. The author also includes her webpage where readers can submit their own stories about their hardships.
The book includes a forward by Caldecott Award winner Jerry Pinkney who had a hard time in school because of his dyslexia.
If you're looking for a book for children who are struggling in school and want to give up, this is the book for them. The personal accounts of people just like them will encourage them to keep going and work hard.
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