Four books received the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature
Award for focusing on children or having plots centered on people with mental
challenges. This award was created in
2000. The types of books recognized were
two chapter and two picture stories.
Two books had stories centered on Aserger’s syndrome. One book focused on a family member with
autism as its main theme. The final book
told the story of a girl with several mental challenges.
“Engaging books that
feature people with disabilities as individuals with personalities, strengths
and talents as part of the storyline, have the exponential power to change
attitudes and promote inclusion in education, jobs and community life,” said
Fran Prezant, one of the Dolly Gray Award panelists. “These are important, not
only for young readers with and without disabilities, but for parents and
teachers who read books to them and model societal attitudes through words and
actions.”
This award was received at a conference given by the Council
for Exceptional Children. The conference
was held in Florida. The books were
published in 2010 and 2011.
Storytelling awareness: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/01/18/childrens-books-storylines/14796/
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