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MyaGrace Wants to Get Ready

MyaGrace Wants to Get Ready

A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Publisher
Finding My Way Books
Publication
Jan 10, 2022
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
No
Price
23.99
Dimensions
8 x 8 in
ISBN
9781947541474
Pages
34
Age
6 - 9 years
Category
Character DevelopmentArts, Crafts & Makerspace

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Description

Emotions abound as a young girl with intellectual disabilities gets ready to attend her all-school dance. MyaGrace chooses her dress, her shoes, and her jewelry before enjoying a very fun trip to the beauty salon.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
“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

Author(s)

Jo Meserve Mach

Jo Meserve Mach

Jo Meserve Mach 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.
Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

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.