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BKLYN "Upping the Bar on Inclusion: Exploring Patterns of Exclusion in Early Childhood" Recommended Resources

This resource list was created for the session "Upping the Bar on Inclusion: Exploring Patterns of Exclusion in Early Childhood," as part of the BKLYN Early Childhood Educator Series, a series of 6 professional development workshops curated by BPL for early childhood educators and librarians working with young children in diverse schools, early childhood settings, institutions, and libraries

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The art of Miss Chew
Polacco, Patricia.
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An art teacher helps a student get the accommodations she needs for her learning disability in the autobiographical story. Grades 1-4.

A boy and a jaguar
Rabinowitz, Alan, 1953-
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The noted biologist describes his struggle with stuttering as a child. Grades 1-3.

A brand-new me!
Winkler, Henry, 1945-
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Hank’s strength in theater arts help him fit into a new school, informed by the author’s experience with LD. Grades 2-4.

Brothers and sisters
Dwight, Laura.
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Photographs and essays describing the relationships between siblings with and without disabilities. Grades PK-3.

My brother Charlie
Peete, Holly Robinson, 1964-
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Ryan Elizabeth Peete fictionalizes her relationship with her autistic brother. Ages 3-6.

Thank you, Mr. Falker
Polacco, Patricia.
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A fictionalized memoir of Ms. Polacco’s relationship with the teacher who finally recognized her LD and her strength. Grades 2-4.

Be quiet, Marina!
DeBear, Kirsten.
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Marina has trouble sitting still because of her ADHD. Ages 3-6.

Rolling along : the story of Taylor and his wheelchair
Heelan, Jamee Riggio.
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A child with cerebral palsy describes where wheelchairs come from. Ages 3-6.

Silent days, silent dreams
Say, Allen, author.
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A fictionalized biography of James Castle, an autistic, deaf artist. Grades K-3.

Victoria's day
Campos, Maria de Fatima.
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This photo essay follow Victoria, who has Down Syndrome, to preschool and throughout her day. Ages 3-5.