Download or read book A Not So Typical Adult written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Tylia Flores' book, A So Not Typical Adult, the series comes to a close. Now in his mid-20s, Austin explores his career as a disability activist who raises awareness for Cerebral Palsy. As well as being a published author, he has everything he could ever want. His community admires him for navigating adulthood as a single man with Cerebral Palsy, as well as managing relationships with co-workers, friends and family, despite finding his place in the dating world. In spite of the obstacles he faces, he seems to find his way in a whole new world as a person with Cerebral Palsy. Reflecting on everything he has gone through, he realizes everything happened for a reason. He also discovers that his disability is not a limitation but a source of strength. As a result, he learns to appreciate his journey and discovers new ways to fulfill his dreams. The people around him eventually become inspired by him. As Roy T. Bennett once said: “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down. All that matters is you get up one more time than you were knocked down.”
Download or read book A Not So Typical Love written by Tristen Rowen and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jordan and Jamie's love is anything but typical.Jordan Cameron is not like most nineteen year olds. He's never been on a date, he's never left New England, and he's never fallen in love. He lives in his own world, or so that's what it seems to the average person. No one, not even his thirty-one year old brother, Tim, has ever given him the chance to break free.With a schizophrenic mother in a group home and a career-obsessed absent father, Tim does the best he can raising someone with Jordan's challenging behaviors. Despite Jordan's diagnosis, Tim refuses to label him because "labels make us less than human."Thirty-year-old Jamie Perron has a history of bad relationships. After his girlfriend kicks him out this last time, his friend, Tim, lets him move in for the summer before embarking on a ten month teaching stint in London. Jamie changes everything Jordan has ever known.This is the summer of Jordan's sexual awakening.On acres of land in the beautiful countryside of Northeastern Massachusetts, Jordan learns to love, Jamie learns how to be loved, and Tim learns how to let go. This revised Second Edition of A Not So Typical Love contains a brand new ending.
Download or read book Hilary Duff written by Nancy Krulik and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date biography of the teen star of he Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire" television show and film includes an 8-page photo insert.
Download or read book First Comes Marriage written by Huda Al-Marashi and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A candid, heartfelt love story set in contemporary California that challenges the idea of what it means to be American, liberated, and in love"--
Download or read book A Not So Typical Eighth Graders story written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Not So Typical Eighth Graders Story follows 13-year-old Austin Keller, a writer with Cerebral Palsy, who uses a wheelchair to get from place to place due to the obstacles he faces due to his condition. In addition to having Cerebral Palsy, his parents divorced because of his father's PTSD and alcoholism, which led to him being labeled an outcast at Plantation Middle School. A MacBook Pro gives him a sense of belonging for his 13th birthday and he is encouraged to join the school creative writing club, changing his life forever In this inspiring story, Austin Keller, an eighth-grader with cerebral palsy, shares his story that differs greatly from that of most eighth-graders. Austin uses a wheelchair to get around since he has cerebral palsy. Writing became his passion due to his disability Austin has been able to use writing as an outlet for his feelings and as a way to express himself. Through writing he has been able to share his experiences with others, something he wouldn't have been able to do without his disability. Writing has given Austin the opportunity to connect with and inspire people all over the world. He has been able to develop his own unique voice and style, and share his story with people who may not have been in a position to understand it in any other way. Through writing, he was able to express himself and gain self-confidence despite living with a disability. He used writing to express his thoughts and feelings about his experiences and to inspire others. In order to cope with living in a world where he is not understood, he entered the Youth Writers Competition. By entering the competition, he was able to share his story with others and have it validated, which helped boost his self-esteem. Participating in the competition also allowed him to connect with other people who have similar experiences and to find support and community.
Download or read book Not Your Typical Dragon written by Dan Bar-el and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. But when Crispin tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday, fire doesn't come out—only whipped cream! Each time Crispin tries to breathe fire, he ends up with Band-Aids marshmallows teddy bears? Crispin wonders if he’ll ever find his inner fire. But when a family emergency breaks out, it takes a little dragon with not-so-typical abilities to save the day. With wry humor and whimsical illustrations, Not Your Typical Dragon is the perfect story for any child who can't help feeling a little bit different.
Download or read book A Not So Typical Sixth Graders Story written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before he found his passion for writing, he was just an 11-year-old boy with buck teeth, trying to find his way born with Cerebral Palsy. Austin Keller loves science, and someday he hopes to discover the cure for Cerebral Palsy, but as he enters middle school and deals with the everyday struggles of being a preteen with Cerebral Palsy, he soon finds himself in a pickle as he discovers he has a new passion that has always been there. He discovers he loves to write, and he finds his passion in writing stories and poetry. He starts to write every day and soon discovers that writing helps him to cope with his disability and the struggles he faces. Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize winner, wrote: “Writing is really a way of thinking--not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, problematic or just sweet.”
Download or read book The Falling in Love Montage written by Ciara Smyth and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two girls embark on a summer of montage-worthy dates (with a few strings attached) in this hilarious and heartfelt lesbian rom-com that’s perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han. Seventeen-year-old cynic Saoirse Clarke isn’t looking for a relationship. But when she meets mischievous Ruby, that rule goes right out the window. Sort of. Because Ruby has a loophole in mind: a summer of all the best cliché movie montage dates, with a definite ending come fall—no broken hearts, no messy breakup. It would be the perfect plan, if they weren’t forgetting one thing about the Falling in Love Montage: when it’s over, the characters have fallen in love...for real. Ciara Smyth’s debut is a delightful, multilayered YA rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and absolutely fall in love.
Download or read book Getting A Not so Typical Grade written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now Austin Keller is a junior at South Plantation High School and has the opportunity of a lifetime to apply for an internship in New York City during the summer of his senior year. As a middle school student, he started a blog living on wheels with Aussie, but is now struggling in the subject of history, which leaves his dreams at risk if he doesn't do well.
Download or read book Love Never Forgets written by Tristen Rowen and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding love is hard, falling in love is easy, and forgetting the love of your life is unimaginable.When Scott Prescott makes that midnight trip to Vermont in 1990, he gives up everything and has no regrets.Ten years earlier, Scott Prescott is nothing more than a spoiled brat, accustomed to vacationing with the other rich socialites on Martha's Vineyard. The last thing he ever wants to do is spend the entire summer of his eighteenth year in the boonies of Vermont, all because of some silly promise his dad made to his best friend when they were kids.Stuck out in a country inn, missing his home in Boston, Scott is determined to be miserable until he catches the eye of Terry Lachance, the inn owner's twenty-year-old son. Outgoing, eternally optimistic and tenacious, Terry is driven to break through Scott's walls, and he succeeds in only a day. Faced with personal and societal challenges of the time, Terry is nevertheless convinced Scott will make the "right decision." There is no telling if their love is strong enough to withstand it all. Inspired by Tristen Rowen's personal experiences, Love Never Forgets is the unforgettable love story between two men whose love spans an eternity. It is not only a love story between two men, it's a testament to the strength of family in a time of crisis.
Download or read book Not So Pure and Simple written by Lamar Giles and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hysterical. I couldn’t put it down.” (Nic Stone) "I laughed, I gasped, I church grunted through every chapter." (Tiffany D. Jackson) "Heartfelt and hilarious on every page!" (Justin A. Reynolds) 4 starred reviews! * An Indie Next List Pick! * Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year! Two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the consequences of societal pressure, confronts toxic masculinity, and explores the complexity of what it means to be a “real man.” Del has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now, during their junior year, she’s finally available. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del’s right behind her. Though he quickly realizes he’s inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge. His dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best friend, Qwan, doesn’t believe any girl is worth the long game. But Del’s not about to lose his dream girl, and that’s where fellow pledger Jameer comes in. He can put in the good word. In exchange, Del just has to get answers to the Pledgers’ questions…about sex ed. With other boys circling Kiera like sharks, Del needs to make his move fast. But as he plots and plans, he neglects to ask the most important question: What does Kiera want? He can’t think about that too much, though, because once he gets the girl, it’ll all sort itself out. Right? "With true-to-life characters and a straightforward handling of sex, including often ignored aspects of male sexuality, Giles’s thoughtful, hilarious read offers a timely viewpoint on religion, toxic masculinity, and teen sexuality." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")
Download or read book Anything But Typical written by Nora Raleigh Baskin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world.
Download or read book Like a Love Story written by Abdi Nazemian and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time "A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves.”—Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue It’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He’s terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he’s gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media’s images of men dying of AIDS. Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls for Reza and they start dating. Art is Judy’s best friend, their school’s only out and proud teen. He’ll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs. As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won’t break Judy’s heart—and destroy the most meaningful friendship he’s ever known. This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.
Download or read book How Not to Fall in Love Actually written by Catherine Bennetto and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious debut for all fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Lisa Owens. The perfect antidote for Valentine's Day! Life is 10% planning, 10% design and 80% totally winging it... Join Emma as she guides you through How Not to become accidentally knocked up at the age of 27, How Not to unceremoniously dump the father of your child, and then How Not to lose the job that (even though you hate it) is the only thing between you and being homeless... Hilarious and heart-warming, How Not to Fall in Love, Actually will make you laugh, make you cry, and will reassure you that perhaps your life is not that bad, actually... What people are saying about How Not to Fall in Love, Actually: ‘A charming, feel-good gem of a debut novel that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling… An honest narrative and a fresh voice to tell it… a great way to spend a lazy afternoon' CultureFly 'A phenomenal cast of characters and some real laugh out loud moments. Brilliant!' Heidi Swain, author of The Cherry Tree Cafe and Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market 'More bubbly than a big glass of champers and just as fun. How Not To Fall In Love, Actually is bright, breezy, and the perfect way to beat back the winter blues' Georgia Clark, author of The Regulars
Download or read book Love Maybe written by Heather Hepler and published by Speak. This book was released on 2013 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wary of romance following her mother's second divorce and resisting her friends' attempts to fix her up with the hottest guy in school, Piper's life is complicated when she receives a series of valentines from a secret admirer.
Download or read book Once Upon A Time written by Dr. Payal Dash and published by Unvoiced Heart. This book was released on 2022-02-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time An anthology of quotes , poems and short stories of thirty versatile writers.This edition brings together the early life experiences along with the outstanding short fiction.This beautiful edition, with gilded edges and beautiful endpapers, holds these critically acclaimed pieces.
Download or read book A Typical Woman written by Abigail Dodds and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2019-01-17 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Woman Through and Through In a culture that can belittle womanhood on the one hand—making it irrelevant—and glorify it on the other—making it everything—it’s hard to know what it really means to be a woman. But when we understand womanhood through the lens of Scripture, we see that we need a bigger category for what God has called “woman.” This book breathes fresh air into our womanhood, reminding us what life in Christ—as a woman—looks like. When we see that we are women in all we do, we can be at peace with how God has created us, recognizing womanhood as an essential part of Christ’s mission and work.
