Celebrating All Abilities: DIXIE DUCKLING Sequel Teaches Acceptance
2024年5月8日 - 1:14AM
In an enchanting follow-up to her debut children’s book, Dixie
Duckling: What Animal Are You? author Mary Gillam tackles social
acceptance and disability inclusion. Mary Gillam is legally blind
and strongly believes in teaching young children to understand and
accept differences in each other. The Dixie Duckling sequel is a
children’s book that offers disability representation for kids who
are different from others.
In Dixie Duckling: The Best Day Ever! the adorable young Dixie
returns to embark on her next exciting adventure. Leaving the farm
to explore the park, Dixie meets a gosling named Gabby. Dixie is
eager to have a friend and playmate, but Gabby is blind and Dixie
has never met anyone blind before. At first, Dixie worries that
Gabby might not be able to do all the things that Dixie can do.
With time, Dixie learns just how amazing and capable Gabby is.
Dixie Duckling: The Best Day Ever! can help parents introduce
children to the important concept of inclusion when meeting new
friends. The book can open conversations about disability and
ableism in a simple format that kids can understand. Full of
delightful illustrations, Dixie Duckling: The Best Day Ever! is
sure to excite and inspire families.
Dixie Duckling: The Best Day Ever! is available for purchase
online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. For more information
about the author, please visit any of her social media
platforms.
Facebook: Mary Gillam
Instagram: Momg12345
About the Author: Mary Gillam lives in St. Louis, Missouri where
she spends her free time reading, creating latch hook kits, and
playing the ukulele. A proud mother, grandmother, and foster
parent, Mary finds immense joy in the company of her family. Mary
is legally blind, and she is the author of Dixie Duckling: What
Animal Are You?
Media Contact:
Mary Gillam Mary_gillam@yahoo.com
Available for interviews: Author, Mary Gillam
- Dixie Duckling: The Best Day Ever!
Leah Joseph
Palmetto Publishing
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