12 entertainers with disabilities, by Marne Ventura
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12 entertainers with disabilities, by Marne Ventura
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eng
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illustrations
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no index present
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non fiction
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12 entertainers with disabilities
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1126197852
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by Marne Ventura
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No barriers
Summary
"Blind almost from birth, Stevie Wonder became one of the world's greatest musicians, a 25-time Grammy winner beloved by millions of people. Daniel Radcliffe overcame a learning disability to play the lead in the Harry Potter films. Britain's Sarah Gordy has Down syndrome and a successful acting career. This book spotlights 12 entertainers from around the world who are living their dreams despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on the topic of service animals"--Provided by the publisher
Table Of Contents
Stevie Wonder: child prodigy -- Marlee Matlin: youngest best actress -- Sudha Chandran: determined to dance -- RJ Mitte: award-winning actor -- Michael J. Fox: actor and activist -- Daniel Radcliffe: boy wizard -- Susan Boyle: she's got talent -- Francesca Martinez: wobbly comedian -- Sarah Gordy: outstanding achiever -- Josâe Feliciano: self-taught musician -- Ray Charles: musical genius -- Keira Knightley: successful actress -- Learn more: service animals
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