I Am Not a Label

34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present

By: Cerrie Burnell, Lauren Mark Baldo (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 2 July 2020

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This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present.

In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.

These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art, breakdance or the world of pop.

Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people: Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox, Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Nick Jonas.

About the Author

Cerrie Burnell is an actress, singer, playwright, author and former television presenter for CBeebies (2009-2017). She was born with half a right arm and has sought to increase visibility of disabled people through her career in presenting, writing and acting.

About the Illustrator

Lauren Baldo is an illustrator based in the Philippines. He has worked as a storyboard artist, comic artist, graphic designer, and childrens book illustrator.

Industry Reviews

'This book is there to help us all, to encourage us to talk about how we're all different [...] 'It's a really, really lovely book, beautifully illustrated as well.' -- Ben Shepard & Ranvir Singh * 'Good Morning Britain' ITV *
'A richly illustrated compendium of activists, artists, thinkers and athletes with disabilities [..] Burnell's dreamy yet fiery tone infuses each biography with a sense of its subject's refusal to be held back by the expectations of others.' -- The Guardian
'An international and diverse selection of biographies profiling over 30 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller, July Previews *
'I Am Not a Label is intelligent and politically bold at the same time as being beautiful to browse - every bookshelf needs a copy.' -- Disability Arts Online
'An eye-opening, stylish and empowering collection of biographies profiling over 30 disabled creators, thinkers, activists and athletes.' -- LoveReading 4 Schools

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