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Short Synopsis--In this illustrated biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their disability. Read about Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, and Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, the first designer with Down syndrome invited to showcase her work at London Fashion Week. Learn about the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and other organizations who support the Down syndrome community. Each of these stories will educate and inspire young readers, both kids with Down syndrome and their family members, friends, classmates, and teammates!

Long Synopsis--In this illustrated biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their disability. Read about Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, and Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, the first designer with Down syndrome invited to showcase her work at London Fashion Week. Learn about the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and other organizations who support the Down syndrome community. Each of these stories will educate and inspire young readers, both kids with Down syndrome and their family members, friends, classmates, and teammates!

Included in this book: AC Heigel—cheerleader; Alex Bourne—British documentary star; Alex Lee—math whiz and activist; Allison Fogarty—entrepreneur and dog treat baker; Chris Nikic—triathlete and motivational speaker; Christine Lau—Chinese ballet dancer; Geoffrey Mikol—photographer; Grace Key—entrepreneur and artist; Grace Strobel—influencer and model; Isabella Springmuhdi Tejada—Guatemalan fashion designer; Jamie Brewer—actress, model, and public speaker; Jared Kozak—voice talent for Nickelodeon; John Cronin—entrepreneur; John Tucker—actor and rapper; Karen Gaffney—long-distance swimmer and motivational speaker; Kayla McKeon—U.S. Congressional lobbyist; Madison Tevlin—actress, model, talk show host, and motivational speaker; Meg Ohsada—Canadian gymnast and ice dancer; Michael Holton—teaching assistant; Nick Doyle—improv actor and assistant director of The Improvaneers; Ronnie Brown—entrepreneur and french fry chef; Sofia Sanchez—actress, model, author, and motivational speaker; Tommy Jessop—British actor, author, and motivational speaker; Yulissa Arescurenaga—Zumba instructor; Zack Gottsagen—actor and motivational speaker; Special Olympics; Best Buddies; National Down Syndrome Society; The Buddy Walk