Claire Wants a Boxing Name

Name: Claire Wants a Boxing Name
ISBN: 9781947541443

by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Publisher

Finding My Way Books

Publication

Jan 10, 2022

Series

Finding My World

Format

Hardback

Edition

Illustrated

Yes

Price

$23.99

Dimensions

8 x 8 in

ISBN

9781947541443

Pages

Age

5 - 8 years

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

A mother and daughter share a boxing lesson. Taught by a differently sight-abled Asian woman with a guide dog, an amazing story unfolds. Dynamic photography captures the energy and emotions of all three women. Claire knows her boxing name will represent what she has learned.

Awards & Endorsements

Review

“Libraries looking to add to their inclusive nonfiction offerings will find this one a winner.” — Kirkus Reviews

Review

"“Stories are magic. Good stories change lives and cultures. Finding My Way Books are spectacular story resources that feature youth and adults, living inclusive lives. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and delightfully presented to kids and adults alike.”
Jack Pearpoint, Executive Director
Inclusion Press; Marsha Forest Centre

Author(s)

Jo Meserve Mach

Jo Meserve Mach spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist with a BS from the University of Kansas. 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.

Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

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 every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting two children with special needs enriches her life.
Vera is the cofounder of Finding My Way Books, and has dual citizenship in the USA and the Netherlands.