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Kristin Smedley is a TEDx speaker, award-winning author, trailblazer for the disability community, and mother of three children, two of whom were born blind. In 2022, Kristin co-founded Thriving Blind Academy. She is also co-founder and CEO of the only patient organization in the world for people living with the rare eye disease that caused her two sons' blindness, CRB1 LCA/RP. She is co-creator of the short film, The Greatest Equalizer. All of these media harness Kristin's important message: uncovering ability in disAbility and seeing advantage in disAdvantage.
Michael loves music and sports--and does things a little differently because he's blind. In this series, he walks the dog with a cane, rides his bike in the driveway, switches from beep baseball (with beeping balls and vibrating bases) to regular baseball with his friends, takes his first piano lesson, and even learns to surf. Written by a mother of two blind sons, this early chapter book series emphasizes that blind children can do everything sighted children can--they just do it their own way. Each book begins with a list of key vocabulary, an introduction to Michael, and a short explanation of Braille along with the Braille alphabet. With three short chapters and frequent colorful illustrations, these books are ideal for newly independent readers. VERDICT A thoughtful and engaging series that centers a blind protagonist. Recommended for purchase, especially for building diverse collections.-- ""School Library Journal""
