Title: That’s Like Me! Stories About Amazing People with Learning Differences
Author: Jill Lauren, M.A.
About the Author: Jill Lauren has a B.S. and M.A. in Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. She has been teaching LD students of all ages for over twenty-five years. Known as an expert in the area of reading and writing, Jill has trained teachers around the country to utilize a variety of structured, multi-sensory approaches to the instruction of reading and written language. Jill has also worked with various schools to implement successful reading programs. As a result of the publication of Succeeding with LD, Jill has been asked to speak to children and adults about the important lessons learned from success stories. In 2008, a third edition of Succeeding with LD, was released, with a special “Where are They Now” section that includes updated profiles. In 2009, an inspiring, new book is being published in the fall, entitled That’s Like Me!. This colorful children’s picture book profiles fifteen new people, including a fireman, Arctic explorer, wrestler, and a flying trapeze artist. Jill currently conducts a private practice in educational remediation and consultation for learning disabled students in New York City, and lectures upon request.
Age Level: 5-8
Synopsis: What do the trapeze artist, race car driver, and Arctic explorer in That’s Like Me! have in common? They are just three of the fifteen kids and adults profiled in Jill Lauren’s new book about successful people who learn differently. Each person shares his or her inspiring story of facing the challenge of school, while pursuing important goals. Through their voices they encourage others to work hard and find hobbies that build self-esteem. The foreword is written by award-winning children’s illustrator, Jerry Pinkney (who is also dyslexic).
Theme(s): Learning disabilities, special needs, overcoming challenges, inspiration, celebrating accomplishments, hard work, self-esteem
How it can be used in the elementary classroom: This book shows students that there are many people that have learning disabilities or special needs and how they overcome challenges. It also shows how they have been successful. Teachers could have students write their own profiles. Students could write about something that they have struggled with, how they overcame it, and what goals they have accomplished. This book is a great book to display how many people have struggles in their lives but they continue to stay strong and overcome their struggles.
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