Finding My Way

Finding My Way Books: Bilingual Books Starring Kids with Special Needs

"The books are written by a team of educators and professionals who have combined years of experience in working with children with special needs; they launched the series to help increase the visibility of kids with disabilities in children's books through authentic stories.

Realistic, accessible, and uplifting, these books are an important resource not only for kids who have special needs but for broader audiences of children who can learn from the protagonists'' strengths, challenges, and achievements."

-Dr. Lydia Breiseth, Colorin Colorado

"I am the lead teacher in an integrated early childhood special education classroom. In addition to typically developing preschool students, I serve children with a variety of special needs.

I have been using a variety of Finding My Way books in the classroom for the last few years. I enjoy using these books and allowing my students to see other children like themselves experiencing different situations.

These books are a great way to support diversity in early education."p>-Becky Drews, MS Special Education

"I feel these books about real children and real places would fit quite well in a Montessori setting. Maria Montessori suggested reading books that are reality-based for the 3-5 age group. They first need a foundation of real-life before they can begin the use their imagination."

-Cathy Brennan, Director, Discovery School

Finding My Way Books has made a very big impact on the KCPT's Martha Speaks Reading Buddies Program. I work with over 600 high needs children in the district."

-Gary Brock, Director of Education, Kansas City Public Television